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Morocco’s shift toward a circular textile economy could attract $1.9 billion in private investment and generate more than 30,000 jobs, according to a new study. The analysis highlights the kingdom’s potential to become a regional hub for sustainable garment production, driven by waste recycling, lower environmental impact, and growing European demand for traceable clothing. A […]
The warming of relations between Cotonou and the countries of the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) continues. On Tuesday, June 9, Bénin’s president Romuald Wadagni travelled to Bamako for a meeting with Malian head of state Assimi Goïta. This visit is part of a regional tour that began shortly after his inauguration. After stops in […]
PoliticsDemocratic Republic of the Congo Drc churches split over constitutional reform proposal Staff Reporter 2026-06-099 June 2026 President Félix Tshisekedi’s push for constitutional change has created a rift among faith communities. Revival churches back the initiative, while the Catholic Church urges caution and preservation of democratic gains. https://p.dw.com/p/5F6G0 The proposed constitutional overhaul championed by the […]
The founder of the Afrikajom Center think tank, Alioune Tine, shared his perspective on Senegal’s political landscape. He dismissed the notion of a rift between Ousmane Sonko and President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, but highlighted a lack of alignment between them. In his view, the Pastef leader made a strategic mistake by pursuing the position of […]
Burkina Faso has achieved a significant milestone in its financial sovereignty strategy. The inaugural tranche of the “Diaspora Bond,” launched on May 6, 2026, concluded its subscription period on June 6, 2026, with an overwhelming financial success, accumulating an impressive 151.5 billion CFA francs in subscriptions. This exceptional mobilization far surpassed the initial projections of […]
The oil tanker Tagor, which set sail from Murmansk and was suspected of illegally flying Cameroon’s flag, was stopped on May 31 around 400 nautical miles west of Brittany before being redirected to France. On May 31, French naval forces intercepted the Tagor approximately 400 nautical miles (roughly 740 kilometers) west of Brittany over suspicion […]
The African energy landscape is poised for a historic transformation, with Niger now establishing itself as a central player. Officially launched on June 4 in coordination with its strategic partners Algeria and Nigeria, the Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline (TSGP) project has reached a decisive milestone. Spanning more than 4,000 kilometers, this massive undertaking aims to transport […]
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Université de Lomé (UL) is expanding its global reach. On Friday, June 5, 2026, the institution signed a framework cooperation agreement with Creighton University, a Jesuit university located in Omaha, Nebraska, United States. The agreement was signed by Professor Kossivi Hounaké, president of Université de Lomé, and Reverend Father Daniel Hendrickson, president of Creighton University. […]
Algeria officially inaugurated a new power plant project in N’Djamena on Monday, June 8, marking a significant step to boost electricity supply in Chad. The groundbreaking ceremony was attended by Algerian Prime Minister Sifi Ghrieb and Chad’s Prime Minister Allamaye Halina, highlighting the strong bilateral ties between the two nations. This 40-megawatt facility, a gift […]
Faure Gnassingbé et James Swan On Monday, June 8, 2026, in Lomé, Togolese Council President Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé, who serves as the African Union mediator, welcomed United Nations Special Representative for the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and MONUSCO head James Swan, alongside UN Special Envoy for the Great Lakes Region Huang Xia. According […]
Morocco has once again expressed its firm commitment to a political resolution for the crisis in Libya, stated its ambassador before the African Union Peace and Security Council (AU PSC) on Tuesday. Speaking during an AU PSC session focused on Libya, Mohamed Arrouchi, Morocco’s permanent representative to the African Union and the United Nations Economic […]