Author: Ousmane Tandja

The appointment of Me Moussa Sarr as Senegal’s Justice minister has already raised eyebrows within the Pastef party. Ousmane Sonko, the party’s leader, has publicly voiced concerns about the choice, suggesting it could fuel ongoing judicial tensions rather than ease them. Critics within Pastef fear the new Garde des Sceaux may bring a history of involvement in controversial legal cases that have strained relations between the party and Senegal’s judiciary. Speaking to supporters, Sonko made it clear that the selection of Me Moussa Sarr for such a sensitive role does…

  Lomé became the focal point for a crucial regional dialogue beginning Tuesday, June 3, 2026, dedicated to fortifying the prevention agenda across the Gulf of Guinea. This significant gathering convened governmental delegates, representatives from regional bodies, United Nations agencies, technical and financial partners, alongside community stakeholders actively involved in peacebuilding and conflict prevention efforts. During the opening remarks, Minister of Security, Calixte Madjoulba, delivered a powerful statement: confronting the escalating threats impacting West Africa, only a unified, enduring, and prevention-centric approach can truly safeguard the sub-region’s stability. The Gulf…

The National Police of Chad has disclosed the arrest of 29 suspected criminals in N’Djamena, following a series of coordinated operations in May and early June. The crackdown targeted individuals involved in a range of serious offenses, including arms trafficking and aggravated robbery. Operation yields arrests across multiple crime categories The sweeping operation, conducted between May 15 and June 1, was spearheaded by a multi-agency task force. According to police sources, the joint efforts of intelligence units, public security commissariats, central intelligence services, and the Ngueli border police station led…

The President of Faso, His Excellency Captain Ibrahim Traoré, and his counterpart, His Excellency Romuald Wadagni of the Republic of Bénin, engaged in a high-level bilateral meeting at the Koulouba Palace in Ouagadougou on Tuesday, June 2, 2026. The visit by the Béninois head of state underscores a pivotal moment in reviving and deepening mutual cooperation between the two nations. Following their tête-à-tête, a joint press statement released by Burkina Faso’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Karamoko Jean Marie Traoré, highlighted the significance of the visit. Both Presidents conducted an in-depth…

Libreville, Wednesday, June 3, 2026 – President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema is actively shaping Gabon’s economic future, focusing on housing, vital infrastructure, African finance, and private sector investments. In Libreville, a robust strategy is emerging, built upon the synergy of African capital and global partnerships to foster lasting economic transformation in the nation. At a time when many African nations are striving to balance economic expansion, social equity, and national sovereignty, Gabon is demonstrating a clear intent to accelerate progress on multiple fronts. Recent high-level meetings held by President Oligui…