Sénégal : un collectif de descendants du fondateur de la ville sainte de Touba visé par une plainte après des propos sur Touba

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Un collectif de descendants du fondateur de la ville sainte de Touba a déposé une plainte auprès du parquet de Dakar contre Ousmane Sonko après sa déclaration prononcée lors de l’inauguration du siège du Pastef dans la ville. Le collectif estime que ces propos portent atteinte à l’honneur et à l’image de Touba et demande l’ouverture d’une enquête. La situation est particulièrement sensible pour les descendants de Touba, qui considèrent que la déclaration de M. Sonko est une attaque personnelle contre leur communauté. Les autorités sédentaires ont été sollicitées pour…

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Senegal political figures face legal action over touba remarks

Ousmane Tandja

A legal storm is brewing in Senegal as a group representing descendants of Touba’s revered founder has formally lodged a complaint against opposition leader Ousmane Sonko. The move follows remarks he made during the inauguration of his party’s new headquarters in the holy city, where he alleged that “dirty money entered Touba.” The collective, known as the Guardians of Touba’s Legacy, argues that these comments tarnish the city’s sacred reputation and have called for a formal investigation to clear its name. The complaint was filed with the Dakar prosecutor’s office,…

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Un sanctions onusiennes target Democratic Republic of Congo armed group leaders

Aïcha Abdou

UN sanctions target six leaders of armed groups in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo Corneille Nangaa addressing media in Goma Security Thursday, July 16, 2026 – 19:46 The United Nations Security Council’s sanctions committee, established under resolution 1533 (2004) concerning the Democratic Republic of Congo, has officially added six individuals and two entities to its sanctions list. This decision, announced on July 16, targets key figures driving instability in eastern DRC, aiming to curb their violent activities that have devastated local communities for years. The sanctions target prominent armed group…

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Le Maroc et la France consolident leur partenariat stratégique

Aïcha Abdou

Le Maroc et la France consolident leur partenariat stratégique La XVe réunion de haut niveau Maroc-France inaugure une nouvelle étape de coopération fondée sur les intérêts communs, l’intégrité territoriale du Maroc réaffirmant le soutien de Paris au plan d’autonomie visant à apporter une solution définitive au conflit du Sahara et le développement de l’Afrique. La nouvelle présidente Fujimori confirme le soutien du Pérou au plan du Maroc sur le Sahara Paris et Rabat scellent une alliance historique pour diriger la Méditerranée Le parquet du tribunal pénal de Casablanca explique les motifs…

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Women’s political role in Benin gains momentum with historic appointments

Aïcha Abdou

The appointment of Captain Elvire Toupé as aide-de-camp to Benin’s President Romuald Wadagni has sparked widespread approval. This groundbreaking decision, announced following the first cabinet meeting on May 28, marks the first time a Beninese woman has held this position since the country’s independence on August 1, 1960. Toupé, previously serving in the Republican Guard, now stands as a symbol of progress in a nation where women’s political representation remains limited. Honoring a legacy of female warriors Political analyst Régis Hounkpè views Toupé’s appointment as a powerful symbol for Beninese…

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DR Congo’s bold bid to join ITU’s governing council

Aïcha Abdou

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is making a strategic push to secure a seat on the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Council, aiming to shape global telecommunications policies for the 2027-2030 term. Minister of Posts and Telecommunications, José Mpanda Kabangu, hosted a high-level diplomatic gathering in Kinshasa to rally international support for the country’s candidacy ahead of the November 2026 Plenipotentiary Conference in Doha, Qatar. a strategic move for digital sovereignty Speaking at the Hilton Hotel in Kinshasa, Minister Mpanda emphasized that the DRC’s bid represents more than just national…

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Côte d’Ivoire : Starlink débarque pour désenclaver les zones rurales

Ousmane Tandja

Starlink est désormais disponible commercialement en Côte d’Ivoire. Le service internet haut débit par satellite de SpaceX a été lancé ce mardi 16 juillet 2026, après l’obtention d’une licence provisoire de 12 mois délivrée par l’Autorité de Régulation des Télécommunications/TIC (ARTCI) à Starlink Network CIV. Les clients peuvent commander leur terminal directement via starlink.com/cotedivoire. L’annonce avait été faite le 11 juin 2026 par Djibril Ouattara, ministre de la Transition numérique et de l’Innovation technologique. Selon Space in Africa, l’autorisation permet la fourniture de services d’accès internet fixe par satellite sur…

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Senegal enlists lazard to navigate significant hidden debt crisis

Aïcha Abdou

Facing a significant financial upheaval, Senegal is poised to take a crucial step in public finance management. Dakar is reportedly set to name the American investment bank Lazard as its financial advisor to address its sovereign debt. This appointment is under close scrutiny by international investors, particularly following the discovery of substantial budgetary irregularities under the previous administration. Over $13 billion in undisclosed debt The true scale of the crisis came to light with the new government’s revelations: over $13 billion in public debt had remained undisclosed, representing more than…

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Franco gabonese relations evolve with new strategic partnership

Ousmane Tandja

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…

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Sonara shifts from parras 24 to public partnership strategy

Aïcha Abdou

The National Refining Company of Cameroon (Sonara) is pivoting away from its previous Parras 24 initiative, opting instead for a new public-private partnership model to enhance operational efficiency and long-term viability. This strategic shift reflects a broader effort to modernize the refinery’s infrastructure while ensuring sustainable fuel supply for the domestic market. Why Sonara is ending its Parras 24 approach Since its inception, the Parras 24 project aimed to bolster local refining capacity, but mounting operational challenges and financial constraints have prompted a reevaluation. Key concerns included rising maintenance costs,…

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Sénégal : les familles des martyrs s’opposent au soutien de Macky Sall à l’ONU

Ousmane Tandja

La candidature de Macky Sall à la direction des Nations unies divise profondement au Sénégal. Quelques jours après l’annonce officielle de son entrée dans la course au poste de secrétaire général de l’ONU, l’ancien chef de l’êting est revenu à Dakar pour rencontrer le président Bassirou Diomaye Diakhar Faye. Une visite qui a provoqué la colère des collectifs réprésentant les familles des victimes des violences politiques survenues sous son rêlisme. Nommé candidat par le Burundi, qui assure actuellement la présidence de l’Union africaine, Macky Sall cherche à faire valoir son…

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Ebola outbreak in DR Congo spreads rapidly, treatment center attacked

Ousmane Tandja

Ebola outbreak in DR Congo escalates with alarming speed Burial of an Ebola patient Health Thursday, July 16, 2026 – 6:16 PM The World Health Organization’s Director-General, Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, has issued a stark warning about the unprecedented spread of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), two months after the outbreak was declared. The situation has deteriorated so rapidly that this epidemic now ranks as the third-largest Ebola outbreak ever recorded globally. Speaking from Geneva, Dr. Tedros revealed that the outbreak has already claimed 796 lives out…

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