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Depuis Rabat, Sébastien Lecornu veut “changer d’échelle” dans la relation entre la France et le Maroc Sébastien Lecornu est en visite à Rabat, au Maroc, pour consolider le rapprochement entre les deux pays, jeudi 16 juillet. Accompagné de douze ministres, dont le ministre de l’Intérieur, le premier ministre effectue son premier déplacement à l’étranger. Aujourd’hui […]
Fueled by a relentless drive to revamp Benin’s economic backbone, the Minister of Small and Medium Enterprises and Employment Promotion embarked on a critical field visit this past Wednesday, July 15, 2026. Her itinerary included two pivotal stops: the Small and Medium Enterprise Development Agency (ADPME) and the Craft Development Fund (FDA). This mission signals […]
French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu arrived in Rabat on Wednesday evening for a two-day official visit aimed at revitalizing and deepening the strategic partnership between France and Morocco. The visit follows a period of fluctuating relations, with both countries seeking to consolidate their cooperation across multiple sectors. Upon his arrival, Lecornu was greeted by Moroccan […]
The diplomatic efforts of Togo have once again shone bright as Minister of Foreign Affairs Prof. Robert Dussey welcomed Vice-Premier Minister and Head of Luxembourg’s Diplomatic Corps Xavier Bettel in Lomé on Wednesday, July 15, 2026. Historic Friendship and Solidarity This official visit marks the second time Xavier Bettel has visited Togo in two years, […]
French Prime Minister Lecornu strengthens ties with Morocco in Rabat visit A high-level delegation from France arrives in Morocco to deepen strategic cooperation and prepare for a historic visit by King Mohammed VI to Paris. French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu landed in Rabat Wednesday evening, greeted by Morocco’s Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch as part of […]
DRC at UN helm for july: a month of global diplomacy Caricature by Kash Political commentary Thursday, July 16, 2026 The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has taken center stage as the rotating president of the United Nations Security Council for the entirety of July 2026. This unprecedented diplomatic milestone arrives just six months […]
Economie Gabon turning mining revenues into local development By Editor-in-chief July 16, 2026 147 No comment Libreville, July 16, 2026 — For decades, Africa’s mineral wealth has flowed abroad while local communities near mines grapple with crumbling infrastructure, weak public services, and a deep sense of economic exclusion. Gabon is now breaking from this pattern […]
French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu concluded a landmark official visit to Rabat this week, marking a decisive step in the revitalized partnership between France and Morocco. The two-day visit, which began with a ceremonial welcome at Rabat-Salé Airport, underscored a mutual commitment to elevate bilateral relations to unprecedented levels. The visit follows President Emmanuel Macron’s […]
terrorism • global security • artificial intelligence • cybersecurity How US and Chinese AI platforms are empowering Boko Haram’s jihadist operations A groundbreaking Cambridge University study reveals how Boko Haram has weaponized six major artificial intelligence platforms from American and Chinese developers to orchestrate deadly attacks across West Africa and beyond. Boko Haram has strategically […]
Rabat recently hosted the 17th Pan-African Ministerial Forum of CAFRAD on Tuesday, July 14, 2026. Ahead of the 61st session of the Board of Directors, Rodrigue Chaou, Benin’s Minister responsible for Budget and Public Service, presented the nation’s ambitious vision. Through extensive service digitalization and structural reforms, Cotonou is emerging as a beacon of modern […]
Appels sur l’actualité Sénégal : Ousmane Sonko va-t-il renverser le gouvernement? Publié le : 16/07/2026 – 11:00 Écouter – 03:51 A significant political crisis is unfolding at the highest levels of the Senegalese government. Ousmane Sonko, who now holds the influential position of National Assembly president and commands a formidable parliamentary majority, has issued a […]
Senegal’s political landscape is witnessing a significant escalation of tensions at the highest levels of government. Ousmane Sonko, who now holds the influential position of President of the National Assembly and commands a substantial parliamentary majority, has issued a stark warning: he intends to dissolve the government repeatedly if necessary. Sonko publicly accuses President Bassirou […]