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The 27th anniversary of King Mohammed VI’s accession to the throne was marked with great prominence in Chad’s capital, N’Djamena, where Ambassador Abdellatif Erroja underscored the flourishing Morocco-Chad partnership. The event, held on July 30, 2026, brought together Chad’s top officials, including Secretary General Mahamat Issa Zakaria of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and African […]
The Chad-Cameroon pipeline has become a steady revenue stream for Cameroon’s public treasury. Between 2020 and 2025, the Ministry of Finance recorded FCFA 222.2 billion in transit fees collected from Chadian crude oil transported to the Kribi maritime terminal. This figure, from the Medium-Term Economic and Budgetary Programming Document (2027-2029), translates to an annual average […]
The unveiling of Mali’s new presidential Boeing 737 on national television has sparked significant debate, drawing attention to the stark contrast between government priorities and the nation’s pressing challenges. The aircraft, acquired to serve President Assimi Goïta and senior officials, was presented as a financially sound decision, with its net cost reduced to approximately 6 […]
Investigations based on testimonies from former Boko Haram members reveal a disturbing evolution: the jihadist group is now integrating artificial intelligence tools into its operational planning. Chatbots and generative AI models are being used not just for propaganda, but to solve technical challenges, refine attack strategies, and enhance overall combat effectiveness. This shift presents an […]
Le Sénat béninois a tenu sa séance inaugurale ce jeudi à Porto-Novo, marquant l’entrée officielle du pays dans un régime parlementaire bicaméral. Cette nouvelle chambre du Parlement, dont la création avait été actée par la révision constitutionnelle, s’ajoute à l’Assemblée nationale et redessine en profondeur le fonctionnement institutionnel du Bénin. Sa mise en place concrétise […]
The gold sector in Burkina Faso is undergoing a profound transformation under the current transitional government’s strategy to reclaim control over its mineral wealth. With the establishment of the National Precious Substances Company (SONASP) in 2023 and the inauguration of key local infrastructure projects—including the national gold refinery in Ouagadougou—the administration is pushing to secure […]
Nearly two months after Beninese President Romuald Wadagni’s visit to Niamey and five weeks following technical discussions between experts from both nations, optimism about a swift resolution to the Niger-Bénin border crisis had begun to grow. Negotiations appeared to have reopened channels of communication, raising hopes for a gradual resumption of trade. However, on July […]
Pétrole : Shell ouvre une nouvelle frontière en Méditerranée avec sa découverte au large de l’EgypteAlors que l’Égypte cherche à renforcer ses capacités énergétiques et à attirer davantage d’investissements dans l’amont pétrolier, la Méditerranée occidentale apparaît comme une nouvelle frontière d’exploration, après des décennies dominées par les bassins orientaux.La Tribune Afrique
Paul Biya’s prolonged absence fuels constitutional questions in Cameroon The whereabouts of Cameroon’s President Paul Biya have remained a mystery for over 50 days, sparking intense debate and legal speculation. Since his last public appearance on June 7, when Cameroon Tribune reported his departure for a “short private stay in Europe,” no official update has […]
Côte d’Ivoire : des journalistes burkinabè racontent leur exil après avoir fui le régime d’Ibrahim Traoré Actus. Installés en Côte d’Ivoire, plusieurs journalistes et un acteur judiciaire burkinabè racontent avoir quitté leur pays par crainte de représailles. Leurs témoignages illustrent les difficultés rencontrées par certaines voix critiques depuis l’arrivée au pouvoir du capitaine Ibrahim Traoré. […]
On July 27, Libreville became the epicenter of Gabon’s digital future, where top officials gathered to address the nation’s telecommunication challenges. Recognizing the limitations of traditional infrastructure, the government is turning to satellite technology as a cornerstone for economic growth and national resilience. The high-level seminar, inaugurated by Mark-Alexandre Doumba, Minister of Digital Economy, Digitalization, […]
Pour l’occasion, l'OL recevra l'AJ Auxerre en match de Ligue des Champions. Cette rencontre est la seule qui n'a pas été officiellement fixée. Le résultat du 3ème tour de qualification de l'UEFA Champions League de l'Olympique Lyonnais décidera définitivement de ce match. Si l'Olympique Lyonnais se qualifie pour les play-offs, le match se jouera le […]