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Centrafique’s Wagner Mercenaries: A Web of Terror and Billions The Wagner Group, a Russian private military company, has been accused of perpetrating human rights abuses and terrorizing civilians in Centrafique. The company’s business model is built on exploiting the country’s natural resources and manipulating its government to further their interests. Exploitation of Natural Resources Terrorization […]
Former President of Senegal, Macky Sall, who has resided in Morocco since concluding his term two and a half years ago, is scheduled to meet with his successor, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, on July 17. This significant audience with the current Senegalese head of state is part of Sall’s ongoing campaign for the prestigious position of […]
Following recent statements made by Ousmane Sonko during his visit to Touba, political figures across Senegal have weighed in on the controversy. Minister of Terrestrial and Air Transport, Abdoul Ahad Ndiaye, strongly criticized the leader of Pastef, asserting that his claims about ‘stolen money’ being funneled into the holy city were unfounded and deeply disrespectful. […]
The Minister of Land and Air Transport, Abdoul Ahad Ndiaye, has strongly rebutted claims made by opposition leader Ousmane Sonko during his recent visit to the holy city of Touba. Sonko alleged that illicit funds had been funneled into the sacred city, a statement the minister dismissed as a profound insult to its people and […]
Football fans across Senegal remain stunned by the premature exit of the Lions of Teranga from the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but the turmoil has deepened following public statements from the president of the Senegalese Football Federation. Abdoulaye Fall has placed sole responsibility for the team’s failure on the shoulders of the former national coach, […]
Côte d’Ivoire’s financial landscape continues to evolve as the ownership structure of the Banque internationale pour le commerce et l’industrie de Côte d’Ivoire (BICICI) undergoes significant changes. Three years after BNP Paribas exited the institution, transitioning control to Ivorian stakeholders, another pivotal shift has occurred. On July 13th, the Banque nationale d’investissement (BNI) finalized a […]
Sport Leandro Trossard quitte Arsenal pour Besiktas en transfert officiel Transfer: Trossard embarks on a new chapter Belgian international winger Leandro Trossard, a player who notably helped Arsenal secure the English championship and reach the Champions League final last season, has officially concluded his time with the Gunners to embark on a new challenge with […]
Burkina Faso has finalized the closure of its embassy in France, marking a definitive break in diplomatic ties between the two nations. All twelve Burkinabè diplomats have returned home to Ouagadougou, where they were received by Foreign Minister Karamoko Jean-Marie Traoré. The handover of the national flag and embassy keys symbolized the formal end of […]
Côte d’Ivoire’s FIMEC 2026 to align skills with economic needs Abidjan — The second edition of the International Forum on Trades and Competencies (FIMEC) kicks off in Abidjan on July 15-16, 2026, under the patronage of Prime Minister Robert Beugré Mambé. The event, centered on professional training as a catalyst for employment, competitiveness, and sustainable […]
Le Tchad et la Russie ont renforcé leur coopération militaire et diplomatique pour assurer la sécurité régionale, avec un accord sur l’exemption de visa pour les diplomates et une participation au sommet Russie-Afrique. Le ministre tchadien des Affaires étrangères, Abdoulaye Sabre Fadoul, a exprimé l’intérêt du Tchad pour une coopération accrue avec la Russie dans […]
Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu embarks on first international tour since taking office The newly appointed French Prime Minister, Sébastien Lecornu, is set to make his inaugural foreign trip this week, with Rabat as his primary destination. His two-day visit—scheduled for July 15 and 16—marks a significant step in reinforcing the strong diplomatic and economic ties […]
The Ministry of Digital Economy, Digitalization and Innovation and the Gabonese Business Federation launched Kimba Connect 2026 on Monday at the Bank of Central African States headquarters in Libreville. This groundbreaking initiative marks Gabon’s first national open innovation challenge, designed to bridge the gap between businesses facing digital transformation hurdles and local startups equipped to […]