Author: Ousmane Tandja

Appels sur l’actualité Ousmane Sonko faces political plébiscite after being removed as prime minister – what lies ahead for Senegal? The Pastef party stands more united than ever behind a single man. Ousmane Sonko was overwhelmingly re-elected as party leader during Saturday’s congress. Removed from the prime minister’s office two weeks ago by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, the former head of government, now president of the National Assembly, used the occasion to further assert his role as an opposition force against the head of state. With a majority in the…

Cameroon’s Parliament is set to launch its second ordinary session of the year on June 9, a critical moment traditionally dedicated to budgetary planning discussions. Lawmakers from both chambers will scrutinize the broad strokes of the 2027 budget proposal against a backdrop of tightening financial constraints and political uncertainty. The session carries heightened significance as the executive branch struggles to meet the targets set in the 2026 finance law, which was allocated 8,800 billion CFA francs. Budget deliberations under cash-flow pressure The budget orientation debate serves as a pivotal checkpoint…

After years of close collaboration, Belgium has formally announced the permanent closure of its embassy in Bamako, a decision set to take effect on June 30. This move marks a significant turning point in the diplomatic landscape of West Africa, reflecting the deepening challenges faced by international partners in the region. End of an era in malian-belgian relations In an official statement released on June 5, Belgium’s Foreign Ministry confirmed what many had anticipated: the definitive withdrawal of its diplomatic mission from Mali. By the end of the month, the…

Could the upcoming World Cup sway the balance in favor of Real Madrid? As the French national team prepares to depart this week for their Boston base ahead of the 2026 World Cup (June 11-July 19), Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez is reportedly working behind the scenes on a transfer for Michael Olise, despite Bayern Munich’s firm ‘not for sale’ stance. However, the influence of Real Madrid’s French contingent within the national squad could prove pivotal. Imagine Kylian Mbappé and Michael Olise linking up at Real Madrid following a shared…

Breaking News Sport: Volleyball: Magloire Mayaula Nzeza crowned champion in debut season with Taiwan Steel Swan Politics: DRC Constitution change debate: Bishop of Butembo-Beni warns of risk of ‘encouraging national division’ Health: Ebola in DRC: 515 confirmed cases and 91 deaths, Ituri remains the outbreak epicenter Society: FRIVAO: National deputy Laddy Yangotikala exposes ‘a syndicate of adventurers and blood money thieves’ Society: FRIVAO: Three mandatory steps to access funds, ‘this is not a sharing fund,’ says coordinator Politics: National Assembly adopts bill on stock market regulations in DRC Society: Kikwit:…

An investigation has been launched to find those responsible for the leak, as the ministry urges all 208,761 candidates to remain calm. On Saturday, June 6, 2026, Minister of Secondary Education Nalova Lyonga announced the postponement of the written GCE 2026 exams. The decision came after confidential exam papers spread widely online. All remaining written GCE (General Certificate of Education) tests, originally scheduled from June 8 to 18, have been officially postponed. New dates were quickly set: from Monday, June 22 to Thursday, July 2, 2026. Exams for technical and…

The Stallions women’s team wrapped up another series of friendly matches as they prepare for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). After a goalless draw in their first meeting, Burkina Faso and Mali once again shared the points, this time settling for a 2-2 stalemate on Sunday, 7 June 2026 at the Stade du 4 Août in Ouagadougou. The Malian side struck first in this friendly encounter. In the 10th minute, Fatoumata Diarra gave the Aiglonnes of Mali an early lead (0-1). The Stallions remained composed and quickly…