Month: July 2026

A recent report by Spanish intelligence services highlights the crucial role Morocco has played in preventing a planned terrorist attack on Sebta. According to the report, published in the Moroccan daily newspaper Al Ahdath Al Maghribia, Morocco’s security cooperation with Spain has been instrumental in preventing a bloody conflict in Sebta. The report notes that […]

Gabon has shifted from confrontation to collaboration in its approach to social media regulation, engaging TikTok in direct talks on compliance with national digital laws. The breakthrough came during the AI for Good / WSIS summit in Geneva, where Gabon’s Minister of Digital Economy, Mark-Alexandre Doumba, held strategic discussions with TikTok’s regional leadership to assess […]

The Diomaye Président coalition has strongly criticized recent statements made by Ousmane Sonko during the inauguration of the Pastef headquarters in Mbacké. Leaders of the coalition view his remarks as disrespectful toward the nation’s highest office and a departure from the integrity expected of a senior state official. Bassirou Dieng, a prominent figure within the […]

The Franco-Béninois activist Kemi Seba, recently apprehended in South Africa, faces a prolonged wait as the South African judiciary has adjourned his hearing until August 11, 2026. This procedural delay stems from a meticulously executed strategy by Bénin, which initiated the postponement by submitting an exceptionally comprehensive accusation dossier. Cotonou’s immediate transmission of a highly […]

African leaders chart course for digital sovereignty in Hammamet Hammamet, Tunisia — The inaugural African Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity Summit has launched in Hammamet, bringing together policymakers, tech innovators and academics from across the continent. Running from July 13-15, 2026, this landmark event aims to redefine Africa’s digital future through homegrown solutions. The summit, themed […]

Le Forum africain sur l'eau aura lieu du 12 au 15 octobre prochain à Abidjan. Ce forum réunira les dirigeants politiques, les représentants des agences internationales et les experts pour discuter de la gestion de l'eau en Afrique. Qui sera aux côtés de Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno pour ce forum ? Le président tchadien a […]

The European Parliament has approved the updated air accord between the EU and Morocco, excluding Western Sahara. Despite a clear legal framework, several European airlines continue to operate flights to Western Sahara, contradicting the EU’s stance on the matter. On July 8, 2026, the Parliament voted in favor of the revised agreement, which updates the […]

The Senegal presidency has confirmed the appointment of Ousmane Diagne as the new President of the Constitutional Council, following a decree signed by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye on July 13. Diagne, a former Minister of Justice, takes over from the late Mamadou Badio Camara, whose tenure ended with his passing. This appointment comes at a […]

Economy Gabon’s 2027 budget: balancing priorities for economic growth Editorial Team July 14, 2026 138 No comment Libreville, Tuesday, July 14, 2026 — Gabon is entering one of the most critical phases of its economic calendar. Beyond the spreadsheets and budgetary tables lies the nation’s future. The budget conferences convened by the government are far […]

The Gabonese Minister of Communication and Media, Germain Biahodjow, received an audience from the Cuban Ambassador to Gabon, Alex González Garcia, on July 13th in Libreville. This first official meeting has laid the groundwork for a renewed partnership in strategic communication, audiovisual, and film sectors. Following this meeting, the diplomat expressed his satisfaction with the […]