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In Burkina Faso, a wave of coordinated jihadist attacks on July 4 left at least fifty soldiers and civilian defense volunteers dead, according to reports from multiple sources. The assaults, claimed by the Jamaat Nusrat al-Islam wal Muslimin (JNIM)—an Al-Qaïda affiliate—targeted at least three regions: the north, northwest, and southwest of the country. Attackers overran […]
Spain stuns Portugal in dramatic World Cup 2026 finish The World Cup Round of 16 delivers one of its most dramatic upsets as Spain edges out Portugal in stoppage time. Key moments from the match The Iberian derby delivered high drama at the 2026 World Cup Round of 16. Spain secured a narrow 1-0 victory […]
In Yamoussoukro, land values are soaring and construction sites are sprouting up everywhere. The Ivorian political capital is rapidly emerging as one of the country’s new focal points for real estate investment. This land rush is reshaping surrounding villages and sparking debates about the future of agricultural land. Real estate surge transforms Yamoussoukro’s landscape From […]
Following a decisive shift in leadership at the Prime Minister’s office, Senegal has officially lifted a long-standing freeze on critical land development projects. A government statement released on Monday, July 6, 2026 confirmed the resumption of work by the National Land Audit Committee, ending months of administrative paralysis affecting key urban and suburban zones. Unblocking […]
Gone are the days of distant speeches and rigid protocol. Since assuming office, President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema has adopted a bold, hands-on approach to communication—one that prioritizes direct engagement over formalities. From construction sites to bustling markets, he is often seen in action, sometimes donning a hard hat, immersing himself in the daily lives […]
Olympique Lyonnais (OL) has made an official request to the French Football League (LFP) to postpone its first Ligue 1 match of the season against Toulouse FC, scheduled for August 22. The club cited potential clashes with UEFA Champions League qualifying matches as the reason for the delay. However, the LFP has firmly rejected the […]
The spokesperson for Chad’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ibrahim Adam Mahamat, over the past weekend, emphatically refuted allegations of a planned destabilization effort against the Central African Republic (CAR) allegedly orchestrated by N’Djamena. Chadian diplomacy dismissed these claims as a deliberate disinformation campaign designed to tarnish Chad’s reputation and strain its relations with neighboring CAR. […]
The State of Kuwait has strongly condemned the terrorist plot foiled in Morocco and reaffirmed its full support to the Moroccan authorities, as stated in a press release published on Monday, July 6. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the plot targeted the security, stability, citizens, and residents of the kingdom of Morocco. The […]
France completes diplomatic withdrawal from Burkina Faso The complete withdrawal of Burkinabe diplomatic staff from France and French diplomats from Burkina Faso has now been finalized, in line with the strategic directives issued by Ouagadougou. This action stems from Captain Ibrahim Traoré‘s government’s unilateral declaration on June 26, which formally severed diplomatic relations with France. […]
The Alliance of Patriotic Awakening has publicly condemned the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) for allegedly facilitating logistical support to the Russian mercenary group Wagner during the intense clashes at Am-Dafock. The coalition, which includes prominent political and military figures in the Central African Republic, claims that MINUSCA’s […]