In a strongly worded op-ed published on June 26, 2026, political activist Joe La Conscience takes direct aim at Paul Biya. He paints a picture of 43 years of chaotic governance, shrinking public freedoms, and a plan for a dynastic handover of power. Accusing Biya of preparing a family succession is one thing. But coining the term ‘dynastocracy’ — that is something new. 43 years in power and a shattered record Joe La Conscience begins at the foundations. According to him, Paul Biya’s rise to power in 1982 was a…
Read MoreFree Ligue 1 matches on television under debate in France
The French lower house considers free Ligue 1 broadcasts The possibility of watching a Ligue 1 football match every week on free-to-air television has moved a step closer. After several delays, the National Assembly is now reviewing a bill that could reshape the future of French professional football. Among the proposed changes, one amendment stands out: the mandatory free broadcast of a weekly Ligue 1 fixture. Lawmakers behind the amendment argue that the growing number of paid streaming platforms and exclusive deals is pricing out fans. « The explosion in…
Read MoreOusmane sonko challenges Senegal’s president on constitutional reform integrity
Following the National Assembly’s endorsement of the proposed constitutional amendment, Ousmane Sonko meticulously outlined the entire journey that led to this reform. He then directly implicated the head of state in the controversies surrounding the document. “If there was any manipulation, it originated from the President of the Republic. He reviewed the text, selecting what suited him and discarding what did not. The Constitution does not belong to Bassirou Diomaye Faye,” Sonko emphatically declared. The President of the National Assembly illustrated his point by highlighting specific provisions he accused…
Read MorePSG in race for Akliouche with Monaco’s €70m price tag
The Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) is stepping up its summer transfer activity, with a key focus on midfielder Maghnes Akliouche. The club is advancing negotiations with the 24-year-old French international, who is currently competing in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. However, securing his services will require reaching a deal with AS Monaco, his current club, which has already set its asking price. The Rouge-et-Bleu are keen to bolster their squad under Luis Enrique for the upcoming season, and Akliouche has emerged as a top target. According to insider reports, AS…
Read MoreGabonese officials launch crucial anti-corruption dialogue in Libreville
In Libreville, Government Vice-President Hermann Immongault officially commenced the nation’s assessment mission on Monday, June 29, 2026. This marked the start of the direct dialogue for the second review cycle of the United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC) implementation mechanism. For four days, this significant gathering will bring together technical experts from various government administrations, specialists from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), and international partners. Their collective aim is to assess Gabon’s advancements in preventing and combating corruption effectively. Gabon, having adhered to the United Nations…
Read MoreGabon: oligui nguema ordonne la fin des pénuries de médicaments
Libreville, lundi 29 juin 2026 – L’accès aux médicaments est devenu un indicateur clé de la performance des systèmes de santé dans le monde. Au Gabon, où les attentes sociales sont très élevées, le président Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema a fait de cette question une priorité immédiate. Le chef de l’État a reçu lundi la ministre de la Santé, Elza Nkana Ayo épouse Bivigou, accompagnée des responsables de l’Office Pharmaceutique National. Son message était clair : la disponibilité des produits de santé ne peut plus dépendre des aléas des circuits…
Read MoreFenagri rassemble les acteurs nationaux pour accélérer la décarbonation des industries alimentaires au Maroc
Le Forum National sur la Décarbonation des Industries Alimentaires, tenu lundi à Rabat sous l’égide de la Fédération Nationale de l’Agroalimentaire (FENAGRI), constitue une avancée décisive dans l’élaboration d’une feuille de route bas carbone pour ce pilier de l’économie marocaine.Organisé avec le soutien du ministère de l’Industrie et du Commerce ainsi que du ministère de la Transition énergétique et du Développement durable, cet événement a réuni des représentants des secteurs public, privé, financier, technique et institutionnel, tous mobilisés pour la transformation durable de l’industrie alimentaire au Maroc, selon un communiqué…
Read MoreSénégal: PASTEF’s constitutional reform proposal heads to a referendum – here’s why
Sénégal: PASTEF’s constitutional reform proposal heads to a referendum – here’s why Crédit photo, ASSEMBLEE NATIONALE SENEGAL The constitutional revision bill adopted on Monday 29 June by Senegal’s National Assembly will ultimately be put to a referendum. Justice Minister Moussa Sarr announced this before deputies, specifying that President Bassirou Diomaye Faye had decided to use this procedure under Article 103 of the Constitution. “The president wanted to inform the president of the National Assembly that he has decided to submit the adopted text to a referendum,” the justice minister declared.…
Read MoreHermann immongault écoute la diaspora gabonaise à antananarivo
À l’issue de sa mission officielle à Antananarivo, où il représentait le président de la République lors des célébrations du 66ᵉ anniversaire de l’indépendance de Madagascar, le vice-président du gouvernement, Hermann Immongault, a rencontré les ressortissants gabonais établis dans la Grande Île. Cette rencontre a permis d’échanger directement avec la communauté gabonaise sur ses préoccupations quotidiennes et de réaffirmer l’engagement des autorités de Libreville à maintenir un dialogue constant avec la diaspora. Au cours des échanges, les représentants de la diaspora ont exprimé plusieurs difficultés auxquelles les Gabonais installés à…
Read MoreNiger’s tomato sovereignty facade: European millions reveal dependency
At a time when public discourse is saturated with talk of economic sovereignty and breaking free from external dependencies, the announcement of €3 million in Italian funding to ‘boost the tomato sector’ sounds like an admission of weakness, if not a glaring contradiction. For a state that champions sovereignism and self-sufficiency, reaching out for help in such basic agricultural sectors as horticulture raises a fundamental question: can one truly claim sovereignty while depending on Europe to grow one’s own tomatoes? Self-sufficiency is not financed from abroad. True sovereignty cannot be…
Read MoreConstitutional reform boosts democracy and transparency, says Ousmane Sonko
Ousmane Sonko, president of Senegal’s National Assembly, stated that the constitutional reform passed on Monday by the parliamentary majority is “one of the most strengthening” as it enhances Senegalese democracy and transparency in public management. “This constitutional reform is among the most consolidating, enabling us to take giant strides in perfecting Senegalese democracy and transparency in public management,” he declared. Sonko was chairing the plenary session dedicated to examining bill no. 17/2026 on constitutional revision, an initiative by deputies from the Pastef-Les patriotes parliamentary group. The head of the parliamentary…
Read MoreJournal 17h TU (29.06.26)
PolitiqueAfrique Journal 17h TU (29.06.26) PolitiqueAfrique La rédaction francophone de la DW 29/06/202629 juin 2026 Adoption de la loi de révision constitutionnelle au Sénégal. Retour de déplacés maliens dans le cercle de Bankass après un accord avec le Jnim. Adama Dieng analyse la violence xénophobe en Afrique du Sud. Focus RDC : débat entre Christian Lumu et Prince Epenge. https://p.dw.com/p/5GGmi By Ousmane Tandja — Senior correspondent
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