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Senegal’s president fires prime minister, dissolves government after months of tensions

President Bassirou Diomaye Faye dismissed Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko and dissolved the government, state television announced. No official reason was given, but the move follows months of growing tensions between the once-close allies within the ruling PASTEF party. Sonko said he would “sleep with a light heart” after the dismissal.

Egypt, Eritrea: Red Sea security 'exclusive' to littoral states

Egyptian and Eritrean foreign ministers affirmed on Saturday that Red Sea security remains the exclusive responsibility of littoral states, rejecting attempts by non-coastal nations to impose security arrangements amid regional tensions over maritime access.

Macron urges African seats at UN Security Council, global bodies

French President Emmanuel Macron called for stronger African representation in the UN Security Council and global financial institutions during the Africa Forward summit, stressing that the continent must be seen as a "true partner" and that cooperation should shift from aid-based relations to investment-led models.

Kenya, France sign 11 agreements during Macron visit

Presidents William Ruto and Emmanuel Macron signed 11 agreements at State House in Nairobi on Sunday to deepen cooperation on energy, transport and digital infrastructure, as the French leader arrived in Kenya for the Africa Forward Summit bringing together African leaders and global investors.