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On Sunday, following directives from President of Faso Captain Ibrahim Traoré, Security Minister Mahamadou Sana embarked on a visit to Nayala province. The purpose was to assess the evolving security situation, boost morale among field forces, and listen to local residents’ concerns. The minister, joined by the governor of the Boucle du Mouhoun region and […]
Morocco has secured nine leadership positions across multiple African Union (AU) bodies, marking a significant expansion of its role in continental governance. From institutional reforms to migration, financing, environment and economic integration, the kingdom is strengthening its footprint on strategic issues shaping the pan-African organisation’s future. Morocco is deepening its roots within the African Union, […]
The authorities in Lomé have suffered a significant legal setback at the regional level. The ECOWAS Court of Justice, responding to a petition from civil society and democratic organizations, ruled that the constitutional amendment enacted in March 2024 was carried out in violation of democratic principles and constitutional order. This verdict represents a major blow […]
Beijing turned into a stage for a decisive push in the Sino-Moroccan strategic partnership over the past week. Driven by a shared ambition for reindustrialisation, Morocco’s investment minister Karim Zidane and ambassador to China Abdelkader El Ansari made a strong pitch to Chinese industry leaders during the fourth China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE). The […]
The diplomatic tug-of-war between Kinshasa and Luanda over the Congolese peace process has intensified. President Félix Tshisekedi and his Angolan host João Lourenço are at the centre of a complex power play, with Joseph Kabila also watching from the sidelines. This report explores the confidential manoeuvres behind the negotiations.
Cotonou hosts landmark education summit to reshape national learning pathways This week, Cotonou has become the epicenter of a historic overhaul in Benin’s educational landscape. From June 22-26, 2026, the Azalaï hotel is hosting a pivotal workshop focused on developing a National Curriculum Framework. Spearheaded by Minister Armand Kuyema Natta, this initiative aims to create […]
Folarin Balogun, the United States men’s national team star, is expected to seek a summer departure from Monaco, with multiple Premier League clubs expressing strong interest and the Ligue 1 side already setting a firm asking price. The 24-year-old forward, who has been a standout performer for both club and country, appears ready for a […]
Three years following the strategic military realignment with Russia in the aftermath of the July 2023 coup, Niger continues to grapple with an escalating jihadist insurgency. Despite the transitional authorities’ stated objective of restoring security through this shift, coordinated assaults on military outposts have intensified, inflicting severe losses on the nation’s defense and security forces. […]
The Congolese national public health institute has recorded 1,003 Ebola cases and 254 deaths, resulting in an average fatality rate of 25.3%. Nearly all patients have been reported in the remote northeastern province of Ituri, which accounts for 91.3% of cases and 80.7% of deaths. The region is plagued by armed group violence. Testing capacity […]
Togo continues its strategy to modernise the aviation sector by signing two agreements that support the energy transition of air travel and strengthen supply infrastructure at Lomé international airport. These partnerships, concluded between the Société Aéroportuaire de Lomé-Tokoin (SALT) and T-OIL, a public Togolese company specialised in fuel procurement, provide for the gradual introduction […]
The solid ties between Mauritania and Gabon received further endorsement during a high-level meeting in Libreville. His Excellency Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, President of Gabon, welcomed Ms. Messouda Bahama Mohamed Laghdaf, special envoy of Mauritania’s President Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani. The Mauritanian Minister of Environment and Sustainable Development carried an official message from her […]
In a decisive address to the National Assembly, Ousmane Sonko, President of Senegal’s National Assembly, firmly refuted persistent rumors suggesting an ultimatum had been issued to the Republic’s President regarding constitutional reforms. His categorical denial aimed to quell political speculation and reinforce the legitimacy of parliamentary proceedings. During a plenary session focused on labor and […]