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Politics EU diplomats declared persona non grata in Burkina Faso Two European Union diplomats have been declared persona non grata in Burkina Faso and must leave the country within three days. The decision comes amid escalating diplomatic tensions between Ouagadougou and Brussels. Editorial team|Today|2 min read Diplomatic fallout intensifies between Burkina Faso and EU The […]
Descendants of Serigne Touba take legal action against Ousmane Sonko Statements made by Ousmane Sonko during a public gathering in Touba last Sunday have triggered sharp reactions across Senegal. A group representing the descendants of Serigne Touba has announced plans to pursue legal action against the former prime minister, citing statements that alleged public funds […]
Since the early 2000s, African nations have been progressively implementing legislation to promote gender parity, particularly through quotas ensuring women’s representation in political institutions. While progress varies across the continent, Senegal and Chad stand out for their structured approaches. Senegal’s parity law: a step forward with limits In Senegal, the 2010 parity law mandates gender […]
Le Premier ministre français Sébastien Lecornu a souligné l'importance du partenariat entre la France et le Maroc, affirmant que « le Maroc est désormais devenu la priorité de la diplomatie française ». Cette visite, qui se conclut par un déjeuner officiel, est une étape importante dans les relations bilatérales entre les deux pays. Le Maroc […]
Politics Gabon’s new era of sovereign demographic data Editorial team July 15, 2026 119 No comment Libreville, Wednesday, July 15, 2026 – Gabon has just taken a decisive step toward reshaping its institutional, economic, and democratic future. By officially submitting the provisional report of the General Population and Housing Census to the Constitutional Court, the […]
Dakar is set to host a significant meeting this week as Macky Sall, former President of Senegal, arrives in the capital for a brief visit. Two years after leaving office, Sall’s trip centers around discussions with current President Bassirou Diomaye Faye. An unexpected return to the political stage Sall, whose second term ended in 2024, […]
Cameroon and Algeria are taking their economic partnership to new heights, marked by a series of high-level meetings and concrete investment plans in key sectors. The momentum was palpable during a productive session on July 8, 2026, when Cameroon’s Minister of Trade, Luc Magloire Mbarga Atangana, welcomed Algeria’s Ambassador to Cameroon, Abdallah Boukemmache, accompanied by […]
The French Embassy in Rabat played host to a distinguished gathering on July 14th, marking France’s national holiday with a celebration that underscored the deepening ties between Morocco and France. The event brought together Moroccan government officials, business leaders, civil society representatives, and media personalities, reflecting the robust and forward-looking nature of bilateral relations. Among […]
The recent surge in violence in Mali, attributed to the Jamaat Nusrat al-Islam wal Muslimin (JNIM), has once again exposed the persistent security challenges gripping the nation. Armed assailants targeted a remote locality, leaving civilians dead and forcing more families to flee their homes. Despite intensified military operations in recent months, armed groups continue to […]
In a groundbreaking move for African taekwondo, Côte d’Ivoire has been designated as the continent’s primary hub for the sport. The announcement came during an official visit by Kukkiwon leadership, including Grand Master Yun Ung Suk, Secretary General Lee Song Hon, and Grand Master Kim Young Tae, who arrived in Abidjan on July 4, 2026. […]
French ambassador in Kinshasa reaffirms France’s backing for peace efforts in DRC UN Security Council Politics Wednesday, July 15, 2026 – 12:48 On the occasion of France’s Bastille Day celebrations, the French Ambassador to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Rémi Maréchaux, delivered a keynote address on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, emphasizing his country’s […]
Abidjan, July 15, 2026 – On Monday, July 20 at 10:00 AM, Souleymane Diarrassouba, Ivory Coast’s Minister of Planning and Development, will take center stage at the Government Sessions, a high-profile forum organized by the Government Information and Communication Center (CICG). The event will unfold at the Prime Minister’s auditorium in Abidjan-Plateau and will be […]