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Dakar, July 15, 2026 — A significant leadership change has been announced at one of West Africa’s most vital economic hubs. In a presidential decree signed on July 15, 2026, Doune Pathé Mbengue, a seasoned civil administrator, has been appointed as the new Director General of the Autonomous Port of Dakar (PAD). His appointment follows […]
Le Forum africain de l'eau se clôturé avec une appelle à l'action Le Forum africain de l'eau, qui s'est tenu à N'Djamena du 15 au 16 juillet, a réuni des dirigeants africains et des partenaires techniques pour discuter des défis de l’accès à l’eau en Afrique. Le représentant de la Banque mondiale a appelé à […]
N’Djaména father demands urgent security action after son’s assault near camp 27 A young man was attacked near Camp 27 in N’Djaména, prompting his father to denounce security failures and call for stronger citizen protection from authorities. Mahamat Adam has issued a stark warning to authorities in Chad following a violent assault on his son, […]
France tightens student visa rules for Cameroonian applicants amid fraud concerns Ajoutez Yahoo comme source préférée pour voir nos articles sur Google. The French Embassy in Yaoundé has clarified its decision to implement more stringent procedures for student visa applications from Cameroonian nationals. This move comes in response to what officials describe as a significant […]
Senegal’s top court blocks UNIS bid to halt Ousmane Sonko’s Assembly leadership The Union nationale pour l’intégrité et la souveraineté (UNIS) has strongly condemned a Supreme Court ruling that dismissed its emergency appeal to suspend Ousmane Sonko’s installation as President of Senegal’s National Assembly. Legal battle intensifies over assembly leadership UNIS, led by President Amadou […]
Édition africaine AfriqueSociété 🇸🇳 Sénégal : Ousmane Sonko visé par une plainte après des propos sur Touba. 🇸🇳 “De l’argent sale est entré à Touba” ! Au Sénégal, un collectif de descendants du fondateur de la ville sainte de Touba, a déposé une plainte auprès du parquet de Dakar contre Ousmane Sonko après sa déclaration […]
Opposition leader in Senegal faces complaint over Touba comments Dakar — A collective representing descendants of Touba’s founder has filed a complaint against Senegalese opposition leader Ousmane Sonko with the Dakar public prosecutor’s office. The legal action follows remarks made by Sonko during the inauguration of his party’s new headquarters in the holy city. The […]
Breaking News Security: DRC: UN sanctions Corneille Nangaa and five other armed group leaders UN imposes sanctions on Congolese armed group leaders including Corneille Nangaa Corneille Nangaa during a press conference in Goma Security Thursday, July 16, 2026 – 19:46 The United Nations Security Council Sanctions Committee, established under resolution 1533 (2004) on the Democratic […]
Le Maroc et la France consolident leur partenariat stratégique La XVe réunion de haut niveau Maroc-France inaugure une nouvelle étape de coopération fondée sur les intérêts communs, l’intégrité territoriale du Maroc réaffirmant le soutien de Paris au plan d’autonomie visant à apporter une solution définitive au conflit du Sahara et le développement de l’Afrique. La nouvelle […]
Human rights Benin women in Benin’s political arena gains momentum with historic appointments July 16, 2026 The appointment of Captain Elvire Toupé as Aide-de-Camp marks a milestone in Benin’s political landscape. Yet, women remain underrepresented in elective and leadership roles across the nation. Following President Romuald Wadagni’s inauguration, a groundbreaking decision was made during the […]
Historic push for global telecom leadership In a bold diplomatic initiative, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is rallying international support for its bid to secure a seat on the prestigious Council of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). The campaign, spearheaded by Me José Mpanda Kabangu, Minister of Posts and Telecommunications, targets the Region […]
Starlink est désormais disponible commercialement en Côte d’Ivoire. Le service internet haut débit par satellite de SpaceX a été lancé ce mardi 16 juillet 2026, après l’obtention d’une licence provisoire de 12 mois délivrée par l’Autorité de Régulation des Télécommunications/TIC (ARTCI) à Starlink Network CIV. Les clients peuvent commander leur terminal directement via starlink.com/cotedivoire. L’annonce […]