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international relations peru backs Morocco’s autonomy plan and territorial integrity Peru’s incoming government has pledged unwavering support for Morocco’s territorial integrity and sovereignty over its southern provinces, according to a statement from President-elect Keiko Fujimori’s office. 15 july 2026 at 8:40 updated on 15 july 2026 at 10:48 This commitment was reaffirmed during a meeting […]
Bénin Lutte contre le terrorisme : Opération conjointe entre les armées béninoise et burkinabè à la frontière de Koualou Face à l’hydre terroriste qui menace la stabilité de la sous-région, les Forces armées béninoises et l’armée burkinabè passent à la vitesse supérieure. Personnalités dans cet article Romuald Wadagni Edouard Djogbénou Voir tous ses articles Le […]
Lecornu’s maiden diplomatic voyage: balancing ties with Qatar and Morocco French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu’s inaugural international trip focuses on Doha and Rabat, signaling Paris’ strategic priorities in the Gulf and North Africa. Why this diplomatic journey matters When a newly appointed prime minister embarks on their first overseas visit, the destinations and sequence chosen […]
Coupe du Monde 2026 France-Espagne: “Quand le résultat vous échappe, on cherche souvent des excuses…”, de la Fuente répond aux doutes de Deschamps sur l’arbitrage Aujourd’hui à 09h27 Partager Partager Whatsapp LinkedIn Mail messenger Following France’s 0-2 World Cup semi-final defeat to Spain, Didier Deschamps expressed concerns about the referee’s performance. In response, his Spanish […]
Political and diplomatic circles in Sénégal are abuzz with anticipation as a historic meeting is set to unfold in Dakar this Friday, July 17, 2026. Former President Macky Sall has confirmed via his official social media channels that he will make a brief stop in the capital to hold a private discussion with his successor, […]
France’s newly appointed Prime Minister, Sébastien Lecornu, has embarked on his first official international visits since taking office at Matignon. His itinerary includes stops in Doha and Rabat, where he aims to reinforce key diplomatic ties. The Prime Minister arrived in Qatar on Tuesday to convey France’s condolences following the passing of the country’s former […]
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) now stands as an indispensable link within the global supply chains for critical minerals. With significant reserves of cobalt, copper, lithium, coltan, and rare earths, the Congolese subsoil holds a decisive share of the raw materials crucial for the global energy transition and advanced electronics. For Kinshasa, the central […]
A recent joint portfolio review, conducted in Yaoundé on July 14, 2026, between the Cameroonian government and the African Development Bank (AfDB), has brought to light a significant financial risk for Cameroon. Seven operations, which had received approval from the pan-African institution’s authorities and amounted to 373.419 million Units of Account—equivalent to approximately 292 billion […]
DRC parliament begins review of 2027-2030 military programming law Assemblée nationale Politics Wednesday, July 15, 2026 – 07:52 The Democratic Republic of the Congo’s National Assembly has initiated the examination of the military programming law for 2027-2030. This critical legislative process began on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, following a presentation by Vice Prime Minister and […]
In a significant move to curb illicit gold trafficking, a crucial working session convened on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at the Ministry of Commerce’s conference hall in Cameroon. This high-level meeting focused on overhauling the nation’s gold sector and enhancing the traceability of gold. Presiding over the deliberations was Professor Fuh Calistus Gentry, the interim […]
World • Senegal Life in the shadows: LGBTQ+ individuals in Senegal face mounting danger after law change Report With family rejection, a suffocating social climate, and the constant fear of arrest, LGBTQ+ individuals in Senegal are living under unprecedented threat since the law against homosexuality was tightened in March. Calls for help pouring into French […]
After more than a year of intense diplomatic standoff, Mali and Algeria have finally restored their bilateral ties. The announcement, made last Friday, caught many by surprise—no prior signals had hinted at such a breakthrough. Bamako had previously accused Algiers of colluding with armed groups operating along their shared border, including jihadist factions linked to […]