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PolitiqueRépublique démocratique du Congo RDC : Tshisekedi recule, la C64 maintient la pression Jean-Noël Ba-Mweze 14/08/202614 août 2026 En RDC, Félix Tshisekedi renvoie au Parlement la loi référendaire pour une seconde lecture à la veille de l’ultimatum de la C64. Mais le bras de fer avec l’opposition se poursuit. https://p.dw.com/p/5IrHr En République démocratique du Congo, […]
Mercato Borussia Dortmund S. El Mala Cologne Bundesliga Borussia Dortmund has officially concluded its intense pursuit of highly sought-after talent Said El Mala, following FC Cologne’s rejection of a substantial transfer bid exceeding €50 million. The Bundesliga powerhouse has confirmed it will not present an improved offer for the promising young player, as negotiations between […]
English international defender Djed Spence has touched down in Italy ahead of his highly anticipated switch to Inter Milan. The transfer, valued at up to €35 million, follows a stellar World Cup 2026 campaign with the Three Lions that caught the attention of Europe’s elite clubs. The 26-year-old left London-based Tottenham Hotspur after four seasons, […]
Mobile data costs in Mali have sparked growing frustration among users and digital sector observers across West Africa. For the same price, a subscriber in Bamako receives a fraction of the data volume available to a counterpart in Dakar, highlighting stark disparities in telecom pricing within the West African Economic and Monetary Union (UEMOA). Recent […]
Bujumbura hosted the closing session of the first joint cooperation commission between Burkina Faso and Burundi, where 14 binding agreements were signed to deepen bilateral ties. Following days of intensive negotiations, Burkinabe and Burundian experts finalized legal frameworks spanning key development sectors. The landmark documents were officially endorsed by the foreign ministers of both nations […]
In the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), families face a relentless battle for survival as two crises collide—an unrelenting Ebola outbreak and a brutal armed conflict. While medical teams race to contain the epidemic, millions of people are also grappling with severe food insecurity, made worse by violence that has displaced communities and […]
A journalist focusing on Sahel security dynamics air transport Russia-Africa relations data analysis Africa Corps Vladimir Putin Wagner Group Alliance of Sahel States Russia’s strategic air bridge to the Sahel Moscow has quietly established a sophisticated air logistics network to project military influence across the Sahel. At the heart of this operation lies the Africa […]
West African Economic Integration Faces Uneven Progress Toward Eco As the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) pursues its goal of launching the Eco by 2027, the region’s economic realities reveal stark disparities in preparedness among member states. In this evolving landscape, Benin has emerged as a standout candidate for early participation in the […]
The Benin passport has surged to the forefront of African travel freedom, reflecting a bold diplomatic strategy rooted in openness and technological innovation. Over recent years, this passport has climbed the ranks in continental mobility assessments, earning recognition as one of the most powerful travel documents on the continent for intra-African travel. How the Benin […]
diplomatic thaw between Mali and Algeria could reshape Sahel security The diplomatic ties between Bamako and Algiers hit rock bottom in April 2025 when an Algerian drone was shot down over Malian airspace. Algiers accused Mali of violating its sovereignty, a claim promptly dismissed by Malian authorities. In response, Mali sealed its borders and airspace […]
Morocco emerges as a regional leader in safe migration governance The Kingdom of Morocco stands out as a responsible regional actor and a trusted international partner in addressing irregular migration flows, according to insights shared by renowned scholar Mohamed Daadaoui. In a candid analysis from Washington, the Moroccan-American expert highlighted the nation’s proactive doctrine, widely […]
The Lomé Autonomous Port (PAL) has been operating at a fraction of its capacity since 5:00 AM on Tuesday, August 11, 2026. The shutdown was triggered by a 72-hour strike called by the Lomé Port Workers’ Union (SYAPAL), concluding at 11:59 PM on Thursday, August 13. This industrial action has exposed deep-seated labor disputes within […]