Category: Politics

Politics France and Gabon forge a new strategic alliance Reporting desk July 16, 2026 137 No comment Libreville, July 16, 2026 – The French National Day celebrations in Libreville on July 14 were not merely a diplomatic formality. Through Ambassador Fabrice Mauriès’ address, the contours of a renewed Franco-Gabonese relationship were unveiled, marking a pivotal moment in bilateral ties. Three landmark decisions emerged from this high-level engagement: an upcoming state visit by President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema to France, the definitive transformation of Camp De Gaulle, and the establishment of…

Macky Sall’s sudden and unexpected return to Senegalese politics has sent shockwaves throughout the country. The former president, who was ousted in 2019 after 12 years in office, touched down at Dakar’s military airport on Friday, marking a high-stakes comeback that promises to redefine Senegal’s future. A ‘visit express’ by Sall, with a meeting with President Abdoulaye Ba at the presidential palace just hours after his arrival, sets the tone for a tumultuous period ahead. The 67-year-old is not returning home for a courtesy visit, as some had speculated, but…

Droits de l’HommeSénégal Polémique autour de la rencontre Diomaye Faye – Macky Sall Saleh Mwanamilongo 16/07/202616 juillet 2026 Les associations de victimes de la répression politique à l’époque où Macky Sall dirigeait le Sénégal dénoncent une rencontre prématurée avec le président. https://p.dw.com/p/5HG2I Au Sénégal, la rencontre annoncée entre le président Bassirou Diomaye Faye et son prédécesseur Macky Sall, attendu à Dakar pour solliciter le soutien du Sénégal à sa candidature au poste de secrétaire général des Nations unies, suscite une vive polémique. Une rencontre qui ravive des blessures Pour les…

Politique Me Sikati sur le trafic de l’or : « certains ministres camerounais sont des « magiciens » » Le membre du bureau politique du Mouvement pour la renaissance du Cameroun (Mrc) de Maurice Kamto, critique le point de presse donné hier par le […] Armand Djaleu |Il y a 5h|4 min de lecture AAA Suivez Actu Cameroun sur Google Résumer Ecouter 3Commenter Publicité Le membre du bureau politique du Mouvement pour la renaissance du Cameroun (Mrc) de Maurice Kamto, critique le point de presse donné hier par le ministre…

Ministères, collectivités : voici les efforts demandés par le gouvernement pour le budget 2027Le gouvernement a envoyé au Parlement, mercredi 15 juillet, le rapport sur les plafonds de dépenses du projet de loi de finances pour 2027. La montée en puissance du budget des Armées se poursuit. Les ministères régaliens et l’écologie voient leurs enveloppes augmenter, alors que la mission « Travail » subit une vraie baisse.Économie By Ousmane Tandja — Senior correspondent

Depuis Rabat, Sébastien Lecornu veut “changer d’échelle” dans la relation entre la France et le Maroc Sébastien Lecornu est en visite à Rabat, au Maroc, pour consolider le rapprochement entre les deux pays, jeudi 16 juillet. Accompagné de douze ministres, dont le ministre de l’Intérieur, le premier ministre effectue son premier déplacement à l’étranger. Aujourd’hui à 12h41 | Durée : 1:36 Partager X By Ousmane Tandja — Senior correspondent

A significant political escalation is currently gripping Senegal, marking a critical juncture in the nation’s governance. Ousmane Sonko, holding the influential position of President of the National Assembly and backed by a formidable parliamentary majority, has issued a resolute threat: he vows to dismantle the current government “as many times as it takes.” This bold declaration introduces a new dynamic into West Africa news and African politics, highlighting the deepening rift at the highest echelons of power. Sonko’s accusations are primarily leveled against President Bassirou Diomaye Faye. He contends that…

A significant political standoff is escalating at the highest levels of government in Sénégal. Ousmane Sonko, now serving as the President of the National Assembly and backed by a substantial parliamentary majority, has issued a stark warning: he intends to dissolve the current government “as many times as necessary.” Sonko’s accusations against President Bassirou Diomaye Faye center on an alleged abandonment of the core sovereignist agenda, claiming Faye is instead prioritizing the establishment of his own political party. The critical questions now are: Does Ousmane Sonko truly possess the power…

Transforming Gabon demands more than superficial changes—it requires a fundamental shift in how the nation governs itself, according to Yves Fernand Manfoumbi, former Budget Director and former minister. In a recent Facebook statement, he argues that long-term vision must replace the country’s reactive approach to public policy, warning that no nation achieves greatness through improvisation. By Ousmane Tandja — Senior correspondent

Photo d’illustration Politique On an official mission to Burundi, Floribert Anzuluni, the Democratic Republic of Congo’s Minister of Regional Integration, leading a Congolese delegation, was received this Wednesday, July 15, 2026, in Gitega by Burundian President Évariste Ndayishimiye, who also serves as the current Chairperson of the African Union. This significant meeting involved the delivery of a special and confidential message from President Félix Antoine Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of Congo to his Burundian counterpart. Following a discussion lasting over an hour, the Congolese Ministry of Regional Integration confirmed…

French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu arrived in Rabat on Wednesday, July 15, leading a high-level delegation of twelve ministers. As several agreements are expected to be signed during this visit, the trip also coincides with heightened attention on human rights issues after Moroccan authorities initiated legal proceedings against a journalist and an artist. a shifting dynamic in west africa When French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu touched down in Rabat, he was not just visiting a close ally but stepping into a region where Morocco’s influence continues to expand. Since the…