Day: July 11, 2026

During the inauguration of Pastef’s new headquarters in Mbacké, party president Ousmane Sonko delivered a powerful appeal for cohesion among his political officials. He issued a stern caution against internal rivalries, emphasizing their potential to undermine the party’s momentum. Addressing the cadres of his political movement directly, the Pastef leader underscored the critical importance of maintaining unity, which he asserted is the sole guarantee for prevailing in future political struggles. Sonko acknowledged that individual ambition is not inherently negative but cautioned that it becomes detrimental when it jeopardizes collective unity…

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is keeping football fans on the edge of their seats, and behind the scenes, the transfer market is already buzzing with potential big-money moves. While the French national team continues its impressive run in the tournament, whispers are growing louder about the future of one of its star defenders, Jules Koundé. Rumors are swirling that Koundé, now 27, could be on the move as soon as the World Cup concludes. The Bayern Munich has reportedly set its sights on the versatile defender, who would fit…

The future of African economic strategies is taking shape in high-level forums where policymakers, international financial institutions, and economists converge to exchange ideas. On Saturday, July 11, 2026, Côte d’Ivoire’s Minister of Planning and Development, Dr. Souleymane Diarrassouba, delivered a keynote address at the opening of the African Economic Conference 2026. He shared the platform with key figures, including the President of the African Development Bank Group, Dr. Sidi Ould Tah, alongside representatives from the United Nations, UNDP, and OECD—all co-organizers of the event with the United Nations Economic Commission…

Eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo: ambitions for Kinshasa and military disputes within the AFC/M23 A recent United Nations expert report reveals deep divisions within the Alliance Fleuve Congo/Mouvement du 23 Mars (AFC/M23), affecting both its military expansion plans and resource management. These internal tensions threaten to destabilize the movement’s operations in the North Kivu and South Kivu provinces. Leadership struggles and military command The report highlights ongoing leadership disputes within the AFC/M23. While General Sultani Makenga retains control of the military command, his authority is increasingly contested both within…

Une étude récente menée par l’université de Cambridge a mis en lumière une utilisation inquiétante des chatbots IA par le groupe terroriste Boko Haram. Les chercheurs ont découvert que ces technologies, notamment ChatGPT, Claude et Gemini, sont employées pour orchestrer des attaques, fabriquer des explosifs et entretenir des armes. Depuis 2023, des membres de l’État islamique (ISIS) ont formé leurs commandants à contourner les filtres de sécurité intégrés dans ces chatbots. Cette formation vise à exploiter les failles des systèmes de sécurité pour mener à bien leurs activités malveillantes. L’étude…

African International Politics Gabon reaffirms its voice in the Francophonie parliamentary assembly By Editor-in-Chief Saturday, July 11, 2026 130 No comment Libreville, Gabon — July 11, 2026 — The return of a nation to the global stage is rarely measured by the mere reopening of diplomatic channels. True reintegration is seen when a country resumes its voice, proposes a vision, and reclaims its role in shaping the political balances of the world. In Yaoundé, during the 51st session of the Francophonie Parliamentary Assembly, Gabon made its presence known. Addressing presidents…