Benin is undergoing a transformative agricultural overhaul, positioning itself as a rising star in global fruit exports. At the heart of this shift are two groundbreaking initiatives: a state-of-the-art vitroplant production facility…
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Morocco foils deadly daech cell planning attacks in agadir region
As dawn broke over Aourir, a quiet coastal village just north of Agadir, elite units of Morocco’s General Directorate for Territorial Surveillance (DGST) moved swiftly through empty streets. Their mission: dismantle a…
Chad bans military-style attire for water and forest agents
Chad’s Ministry of Environment, Fisheries and Sustainable Development has issued a strict directive prohibiting agents of the water and forestry services from wearing military-style uniforms, insignia, ranks, berets or any other paraphernalia…
How the Sahel juntas are losing ground to jihadist rule
The once-bold Alliance of Sahel States (AES) is now showing cracks in its armour. Despite the rousing speeches of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger’s military leaders about reclaiming sovereignty, the harsh truth…
Mali secures 166 million euro funding for Bamako north 225 kv power loop
Mali has finalized the financing for the Bamako North 225 kV high-voltage power loop project, a strategic initiative to reinforce the capital’s electricity backbone. With a total investment of €166 million, this…
Gabon ushers in digital sovereignty with new national data center
Politique Gabon ushers in digital sovereignty with new national data center Libreville – Gabon has achieved a significant milestone in its economic transformation by officially opening its inaugural national sovereign Data Center….
Mali’s northern conflict: understanding the Azawad Liberation Front and its alliances
Mali’s northern conflict: understanding the Azawad Liberation Front and its alliances Getty Images The separatist Azawad Liberation Front (FLA) has forged an alliance with the JNIM (Group for the Support of Islam…
L’opposition, la rue et l’Eglise pour barrer Tshisekedi
L’opposition en République démocratique du Congo (RDC) appelle à réclamer, dans la rue, la démission du président Félix Tshisekedi. Elle accuse celui-ci de vouloir modifier la Constitution pour se maintenir au-delà de…
High-level french-moroccan talks set for mid-july in Rabat
The Prime Minister of France, Sébastien Lecornu, is scheduled to make his first official visit to Rabat on July 15. The following day, he will co-chair the High Joint Moroccan-French Commission with…
Sahel security challenges: AES at two years, Mali attacks underscore persistent threats
As the Confederation of Sahel States (AES) observed its second anniversary on July 6, 2026, the current chairman, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, delivered a notably assertive address. The head of state for Burkina…
Premier league transfer news: tottenham signs sandro tonali for record fee
Tottenham Hotspur have completed a blockbuster signing this transfer window, securing the services of Italy international Sandro Tonali from Newcastle United. The 23-year-old midfielder, known for his exceptional ball-winning abilities and vision,…
Ivory coast cracks down on female genital mutilation after bongouanou incident
Bongouanou, July 2026 — The Ministry of Women, Family, and Child Affairs has doubled down on Côte d’Ivoire’s strict “zero tolerance” policy against female genital mutilation (FGM) following a violent incident in…