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High-level Morocco-France talks in Rabat seek to elevate bilateral relations live reporting Set us as your preferred news source for Google updates. As our correspondent in Rabat reports, this high-stakes gathering between Moroccan and French delegations marks a pivotal moment in the warming diplomatic ties between the two nations. Both the Moroccan and French prime […]
The Gabonese government is facing a pressing economic issue: its dependence on imported petroleum products. The Bank of Central African States (BEAC) has called on the authorities of Libreville to accelerate the modernization of the Société Gabonaise de Raffinage (SOGARA), a critical step in addressing the country’s financial woes and preserving regional currency reserves.
Partenariat renforcé malgré Pegasus Les relations franco marocaines sont au beau fixe depuis que le chef de l’Etat français a reconnu, à l’été 2024, la souveraineté marocaine sur le territoire disputé du Sahara occidental, suscitant la colère d’Alger. Une visite du monarque en France est envisagée Les liens diplomatiques entre la France et le Maroc […]
French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu’s official visit to Rabat marks a significant turning point in bilateral relations between France and Morocco. The high-level meeting, attended by twelve French ministers, underscores a deliberate effort to strengthen diplomatic ties and expand cooperation across multiple sectors. During his stay, Lecornu was greeted with full military honors, highlighting the […]
L’IA au service du terrorisme : comment Boko Haram réduit ses effectifs grâce aux chatbots Une étude de l’université de Cambridge affirme que Boko Haram exploite plusieurs plateformes d’intelligence artificielle pour préparer ses opérations. Les chercheurs décrivent une évolution rapide des méthodes du groupe terroriste et alertent sur les défis posés aux services de renseignement.
Politics Filmmaker Jean-Pierre Bekolo: “Cameroon is already in chaos without Paul Biya” In his latest opinion piece, filmmaker Jean-Pierre Bekolo paints a bleak picture of a Cameroon stripped of President Paul Biya’s influence. He argues that without Biya’s symbolic authority, the country’s power structures would collapse into unmanageable disorder. Liliane Ndangue |July 16, 2026|7 min […]
The interim judge of the Senegal Supreme Court has declined to rule urgently on the case concerning Ousmane Sonko’s installation as a deputy, citing the matter as falling under the internal affairs of the parliamentary institution. This decision follows the filing of a complaint by the National Union of Independent Deputies of Senegal, which contested […]
Economy Gabon’s 2027 budget: shifting focus from spending to results By Editor-in-Chief July 16, 2026 103 No comment Libreville, July 16, 2026 – Gabon is preparing to embark on one of the most ambitious budgetary reforms in its recent history. As preparations begin for the 2027 Finance Bill, authorities are not merely ticking off an […]
The first team of Olympique de Marseille landed in Abidjan on Wednesday, July 15, greeted by traditional drummers, dancers and a boisterous crowd of supporters at Félix Houphouët-Boigny International Airport. The arrival marked the launch of the club’s three-day « OM Summer Tour 2026 », a high-profile initiative under the renewed partnership with Côte d’Ivoire’s […]
The Port of Abidjan has doubled down on its economic partnerships with Ouagadougou, Bamako, and Niamey, reinforcing its position as a key logistics hub in West Africa. This strategic move comes despite recent geopolitical realignments in the region, including the withdrawal of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger from the Economic Community of West African States […]
Green light has been given: Starlink, Elon Musk’s satellite internet service, can now operate in Côte d’Ivoire. The announcement was made on July 16 at the United States Embassy in Abidjan by Frank R. Garcia, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs, during an official visit that included multiple economic agreements. Bridging the digital […]
Touba has become the center of a fresh legal dispute following public statements attributed to Ousmane Sonko. A representative of the Collectif des petits-fils de Serigne Touba has formally filed a complaint with the Prosecutor of the Republic at the Dakar High Court, urging the initiation of a judicial investigation. In the legal submission dated […]