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On July 27, Libreville became the epicenter of Gabon’s digital future, where top officials gathered to address the nation’s telecommunication challenges. Recognizing the limitations of traditional infrastructure, the government is turning to satellite technology as a cornerstone for economic growth and national resilience. The high-level seminar, inaugurated by Mark-Alexandre Doumba, Minister of Digital Economy, Digitalization, […]
Senegalese minister slams Sonko’s victimization claims, backs president faye Senegal’s Minister of Communication, Yankhoba Diémé, has sharply criticized former Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, accusing him of orchestrating a deliberate strategy of victimization against President Bassirou Diomaye Faye. The minister dismissed recent allegations suggesting the president is responsible for delays in compensating former detainees, calling such […]
Le transfert d’Elie Kroupi, attaquant du Bournemouth et jeune espoir de la sélection française, est devenu une question de jours. Le joueur aspire à évoluer sous les couleurs du FC Barcelone et considère un transfert au Camp Nou comme le « rêve de sa vie ». Le président du Barça, Joan Laporta, avait averti que […]
Since assuming leadership, General Abdourahamane Tiani has conspicuously steered Niger’s foreign policy towards a definitive break with traditional Western partners, concurrently forging closer ties with new allies, notably Russia. This strategic diplomatic pivot, framed as a reclamation of national sovereignty, now forms the foundational narrative of the transitional government. However, beneath this assertive international stance, […]
After months of uncertainty, Mahmoud Salah, a prominent rebel leader in Niger, has been released from custody, sparking renewed tensions in the region. The Front for the Liberation of Niger (FPL), the armed group he commands, has declared its intention to intensify operations against the transitional government led by General Abdourahamane Tiani. The FPL’s decision […]
Burkina Faso’s transitional government has declared that it now exerts authority over 74.53% of the national territory, a figure presented as proof of a successful military and security recovery. Yet, when measured against independent assessments, humanitarian reports, and the lived experiences of local communities, this optimistic narrative appears increasingly detached from reality. From presence to […]
Benin is on the cusp of a major milestone in its institutional history. On Friday, July 24, members of the country’s newly formed Senate gathered at the Sofitel Hôtel de Cotonou for a closed-door meeting that lasted nearly two hours. The focus was on finalizing protocol and organizational matters ahead of the official installation ceremony […]
PND 2026-2030 : le développement de la Côte d’Ivoire n’est pas le fruit du hasard The Government of Côte d’Ivoire has unveiled its ambitious National Development Plan for the period 2026-2030, which promises to transform the country’s economy and improve living standards. According to Souleymane Diarrassouba, Minister of Planning and Development, the plan is designed […]
Published today at 12h05 Read time: 9 minutes. File generated on Fadwa Islah Senior reporter at Jeune Afrique, specializing in Moroccan politics By Martin Ngu — Politics and National Security
In Burkina Faso, the distinction between political posturing and the harsh realities on the ground appears increasingly blurred. A recent decree by the military junta, establishing a « memory attire » to mark key decolonization anniversaries, serves as a prime example. While framed as a beacon of reclaimed sovereignty and national pride, this initiative forms […]
The African continent is home to a significant share of the world’s mineral reserves, with these critical materials becoming indispensable for the transition to renewable energy and digital revolution. The July 27, 2026 conference on ‘Africa at Crossroads: Navigating Global Geopolitical Competition in the Era of Critical Minerals’ highlighted the scale of this challenge. Public […]
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