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Gabon France New Horizon

President Oligui Nguema’s state visit has drawn a new line in Franco-Gabonese relations, marking a significant shift after 42 years without such a high-level diplomatic visit. The two countries have decided to rebuild their partnership, abandoning past practices and establishing an equal-to-equal relationship. The Gabonese president’s commitment to breaking away from foreign companies’ exploitation of […]

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Benin cracks down on smig violations with worker reporting initiative

Government intensifies measures against wage violations below legal minimum The Beninese government has escalated its response to the persistent issue of employers failing to adhere to the legal minimum wage, currently set at 52,000 FCFA. Authorities are urging workers who are underpaid to report violations directly to the National Social Security Fund (CNSS), emphasizing that […]

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Morocco Mali vocational training center inaugurated in Bamako

Morocco and Mali inaugurate major vocational training center in Bamako Morocco and Mali flags © DR The Complexe Mohammed VI de Formation professionnelle in Bamako has been officially handed over to Malian authorities, marking a significant milestone in South-South cooperation. This state-of-the-art facility, covering 5,200 m², was built through the Mohammed VI Foundation for Sustainable […]

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Niger’s staggering financial loss from border closures: fmi reveals 117 billion cfa franc deficit

The International Monetary Fund has delivered a harsh economic reality check to Niger: border closures have drained public coffers of a staggering 117 billion West African CFA francs. As trade arteries linking Sahelian markets to coastal ports remain severed, the financial hemorrhage exposes the fragility of military-led governance and its high-stakes gamble on regional isolation. […]

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Dialogue and local resilience key to peace in Niger

Niger’s fight for stability: community resilience and inclusive dialogue Niger continues to grapple with escalating security threats and terrorist attacks that have destabilized entire regions. In response, a growing movement of community-driven peace initiatives has emerged, championing inclusive dialogue as a cornerstone for sustainable stability. This approach transcends traditional security measures by integrating civil society, […]

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Togo’s hidden ties with Russia’s shadow fleet and propaganda push

Lomé emerges as a key link in Russia’s sanctions-evading maritime network Once known solely as a commercial gateway in West Africa, the Port of Lomé is quietly transforming into a critical node in Moscow’s global sanctions-busting logistics chain. Recent dockings of vessels linked to Russia’s so-called ghost fleet—including the Britnev-associated cargo ship and the Baltic […]

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Mali’s security challenges: assessing the Russian strategy and considering new approaches

The notion of a swift resolution through alignment with Moscow has clearly faded in Mali. While the Malian transitional government continues to champion a rhetoric of self-reliance and expresses skepticism towards Western allies, the stark reality on the ground is undeniable: the security situation is rapidly deteriorating, and the strategy implemented by Russian paramilitaries has […]

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Violations of international humanitarian law persist in eastern democratic republic of Congo

Human RightsDemocratic Republic of Congo RDC : le droit international humanitaire bafoué In the eastern regions of the Democratic Republic of Congo, widespread breaches of international humanitarian law continue unabated. The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) urges greater adherence to these crucial regulations, while military judicial authorities affirm their commitment to prosecuting those […]

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Olympique de Marseille to host Atlético Madrid in final pre-season clash

OM: a final preparation match at Vélodrome against Atlético Madrid L’Olympique de Marseille affrontera l’Atletico Madrid au Vélodrome, vendredi 14 août, en match amical. (F. Porcu/L’Equipe) On Friday, August 14, the legendary Vélodrome stadium will host a compelling encounter as Olympique de Marseille, under the guidance of coach Bruno Genesio, takes on Diego Simeone’s formidable […]

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Burkina Faso: the digital militia’s impact on press freedom

In Burkina Faso, the struggle for press freedom has expanded beyond traditional newsrooms and field reporting, now encompassing the digital realm through orchestrated online harassment campaigns and strategic use of social media. A compelling investigation, published on July 23, 2026, by the NGO Reporters Without Borders (RSF), directly implicates the head of the military junta, […]