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L’ONG Femme Ivoirienne en Politique (FIP) a lancé, ce jeudi 30 juillet à la mairie de Yopougon, la première édition de la Semaine nationale de célébration des femmes bâtisseuses de la Nation ivoirienne, prévue du 1er au 4 août 2026 dans le cadre du 66e anniversaire de l’indépendance de la Côte d’Ivoire. Placée sous le […]
ACCUSATIONS Mali: Eight Civilians Killed in Mopti Airstrike, Africa Corps Under Scrutiny A devastating airstrike in central Mali has left eight civilians dead, including three children, with the Human Rights Watch (HRW) pointing fingers at the Russian paramilitary group Africa Corps. The attack, which occurred on June 15 in the village of Kyrnia, reportedly struck […]
Gabon has successfully re-entered international financial markets, launching a substantial $920 million Eurobond. This strategic move is widely seen as a powerful message to global investors, highlighting the nation’s commitment to economic stability. Orchestrated under the guidance of the Committee for the Transition and Restoration of Institutions (CTRI), this marks the Gabonese Treasury’s first significant […]
To bring his series of courtesy visits in Touba to a close, Mr. Ousmane Sonko, the President of the National Assembly, met consecutively with several esteemed spiritual guides. His itinerary included meetings with Serigne Cheikh Say Mbacké, the Khalife of Serigne Souhaïbou Mbacké, followed by Serigne Cheikh Mbacké, the Khalife of Serigne Abdoul Khadre Mbacké. […]
Security Chaos Fuels Rwanda’s Regional Ambitions in Eastern DRC The decades-long conflict between the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Rwanda over the presence of the Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Rwanda (FDLR) has taken a new turn, as Kinshasa and Kigali clash over a recent disarmament agreement. While the DRC government claims to […]
In a move poised to reshape international football, UEFA and its 55 member federations have declared an unprecedented boycott of future FIFA World Cup tournaments. This monumental decision comes in direct response to FIFA’s controversial proposal to open the capital of its flagship competitions to private investors. The European governing body issued a resolute and […]
Gabon has successfully secured a significant sum exceeding 524 billion FCFA from international financial markets, delivering a clear and compelling message to global investors. Under the decisive leadership of President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, the nation’s return to this vital market has culminated in an operation designed to settle its outstanding debt arrears and provide […]
Abidjan — The judicial turbulence within Côte d’Ivoire’s political landscape, particularly the Democratic Party of Côte d’Ivoire-Rally of the Republicans (PDCI-RDA), continues to dominate headlines. Alongside this, economic developments—including a groundbreaking mining agreement with Botswana and serious allegations of embezzlement at the General Tax Directorate—are capturing public attention. Judicial delays fuel speculation in PDCI-RDA saga […]
Jassim Ahdani Journalist, Morocco Correspondent China-Africa relations King Mohammed VI President Xi Jinping Diplomatic exchanges highlight growing Morocco-China relations During a high-level meeting in Beijing, Moroccan and Chinese officials engaged in candid discussions on deepening bilateral cooperation. The dialogue underscored the evolving partnership between the two nations, with a focus on economic, technological, and geopolitical […]
In the first half of 2026, Cameroon’s public Treasury successfully mobilized 800.7 billion FCFA through domestic borrowing, equivalent to approximately 1.4 billion US dollars. The figure, disclosed in the Monthly Public Debt Outlook published by the Autonomous Amortization Fund (CAA)—the body tasked with managing Cameroon’s sovereign debt—highlights a strategic shift in Yaoundé’s financing approach within […]
A pivotal moment for Bénin’s institutional life unfolded at the Governors’ Palace in Porto-Novo. With the official installation of the Senate, Bénin definitively transitions from a unicameral system, ushering its political architecture into a new era. Conceived as part of the constitutional revision slated for November 2025, the establishment of the Parliament’s upper chamber profoundly […]
The 27th anniversary of Morocco’s Throne Day in Bamako highlighted the deepening ties between Mali and Morocco, with a focus on shared economic growth and regional cooperation. Diplomatic ties and strategic partnerships In his remarks, a senior Moroccan diplomat outlined the progress in Mali-Morocco cooperation, emphasizing the strategic importance of South-South collaboration. «The dynamic momentum […]