Author: Ousmane Tandja

royal throne speech outlines Morocco’s competitive economic strategy A- A+ Tweet Facebook Whatsapp Linkedin Mail In his address marking the 27th anniversary of his accession to the throne, His Majesty King Mohammed VI outlined a forward-looking strategy designed to strengthen Morocco’s standing in an increasingly competitive global economy. A leading Moroccan-American political scientist and university professor specializing in international relations noted that the Royal Speech reflects a consistent long-term vision that has shaped Morocco’s development trajectory over recent years. Rather than merely reviewing past achievements, the Royal Address highlights a…

PoliticsBénin Bénin’s Senate convenes for first session thursday 30 July 2026 The newly formed upper chamber of Benin’s Parliament begins operations in Porto-Novo, marking a pivotal moment in the country’s democratic architecture. Twenty-five senators, including former presidents, officially inaugurated the Senate on Thursday in Porto-Novo, Benin’s constitutional capital. This second legislative chamber will serve as a consultative body aimed at reinforcing social cohesion and political stability. Established through the November 2025 constitutional reform, the Senate will temporarily operate from the National Assembly building until its permanent facilities are completed. Prior…

The Bénin Senate convenes its inaugural session today in Porto-Novo, marking the country’s official transition to a bicameral parliamentary system. This new legislative chamber, established through constitutional reform, joins the existing National Assembly and fundamentally reshapes the nation’s institutional framework. Its launch represents one of the most pivotal political undertakings during President Patrice Talon’s second term. The inauguration follows a period of heightened political tension, still lingering from recent electoral cycles and shifts in the partisan landscape. While proponents argue that the bicameral model will introduce a second layer of…

In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the opposition coalition known as C64 continues to challenge President Félix Tshisekedi’s push for constitutional amendments. Leaders of the coalition have reiterated their ultimatum, demanding the president abandon any efforts to revise the foundational law. The political standoff intensifies against a backdrop of heightened security challenges in the eastern regions of the country. Unified Congolese opposition rejects constitutional changes The C64 coalition, comprising prominent opposition figures, has firmly positioned itself against the proposed constitutional revisions. Its leaders argue that altering the Constitution would…

The Senegalese Prime Minister’s office has issued a new circular to enhance oversight of state-controlled entities. Signed by Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, the directive applies to all government members and seeks to reinforce the relationship between ministries and their affiliated organizations, including execution agencies, national companies, public establishments, and similar structures. This move aligns with the budgetary and governance priorities established by the 2024 transition government. Reinforcing Senegal’s public entity oversight obligations The circular underscores a long-standing but frequently neglected principle in Senegalese administration: every public entity must report to…

Mohamed VI souligne la stabilité et la sécurité du Maroc, ainsi que son niveau de souveraineté nationale et d’autonomie stratégique Le roi Mohamed VI prononce un discours à la Nation à l’occasion du 27e anniversaire de la Fête du Trône, qui commémore son accession au trône du Royaume du Maroc. Texte intégral du Discours Royal Le Maroc renforce sa défense grâce à la technologie militaire américaine Attaques conjointes des États-Unis et de l’Arabie saoudite contre des milices pro-iraniennes en Irak Washington lance le premier investissement fédéral au Sahara marocain Javier…

PolitiqueRépublique démocratique du Congo RDC : vers une reprise des manifestations de l’opposition ? Jean-Noël Ba-Mweze 29/07/202629 juillet 2026 La validation par la Cour constitutionnelle de la loi fixant les modalités d’organisation du référendum relance le débat sur un éventuel changement de la Constitution. https://p.dw.com/p/5HyPh Alors que le pouvoir y voit une étape juridique, l’opposition dénonce une dérive et promet de poursuivre la mobilisation. Ce qui fait redouter l’exacerbation des tensions politiques dans le pays. L’opposition refuse de désarmer après la décision de la Cour constitutionnelle, validant la loi sur l’organisation…

The ability to review files, exchange with teams, issue directives, or approve administrative acts remotely is now technically feasible. Yet when it comes to the Head of State of Cameroon, distance work cannot rely on conventional digital tools. It requires systems capable of ensuring information confidentiality, verifying the decision-maker’s identity, maintaining document integrity, and tracking every instruction. The debate on remote governance resurfaced following a statement by the Minister of Higher Education, Professor Jacques Fame Ndongo. In a communiqué denying any “vacancy” at the helm of the State, he asserted…