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Niger has officially initiated its withdrawal from the International Criminal Court (ICC), a move that aligns with the broader shift in policy undertaken by the military authorities since they assumed power in July 2023. By taking this step, Niamey asserts its commitment to safeguarding national sovereignty and challenges the operations of an institution that has […]
After several weeks of anticipation, candidates for the 2026 Certificat d’Études Primaires (CEP) will learn their fate this Friday. The deliberation is set for 10:30 am, involving the 286,995 students who sat for the exams across Bénin. The official launch of the examination this year took place at the Gbofoly public primary school in the […]
Le cardinal Parolin le 23 juin à Rabat. Vatican Pietro Parolin Maroc Saint-Siège église islam foi Cardinal Parolin urges faith and civic duty as keys to social renewal in Rabat Speaking on Tuesday 23 June in Rabat as a new honorary member of the Academy of the Kingdom of Morocco, the Secretary of State […]
Libreville, Tuesday 23 June 2026 – The award goes far beyond ceremony. By being raised to the dignity of Grand-Croix of the International Order of Academic Palms of the African and Malagasy Council for Higher Education (CAMES), Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema receives much more than a decorative honour. This recognition, granted on Tuesday in Libreville […]
Longuè Longuè, the Cameroonian singer and activist famously nicknamed “the nation’s madman,” has made his return. This article goes behind the scenes to uncover the circumstances and motivations of his comeback. From private negotiations to public reactions, every detail sheds light on a figure who has long captured attention in Cameroon.
After winning a second consecutive Champions League title with Paris Saint-Germain, several players are reportedly considering new challenges. One such player is Gonçalo Ramos, who has apparently expressed his desire to leave the club to sporting director Luis Campos at the end of the season. On the night of the final in Budapest, many PSG […]
Following his visit to Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Burundian President and current chair of the African Union, Évariste Ndayishimiye, reiterated his country’s commitment to peace and stability in eastern DRC. The region has been plagued by violence from local and foreign armed groups, as well as the security crisis […]
Opening ceremony of the Arab Postal Leaders Forum. Rabat, Tuesday, June 23, 2026.
The detention of Cameroonian influencer Elysée le Sneiper in Côte d’Ivoire has triggered a wave of reactions back home. In a post on Meta, comedian Moustik le Karismatik directly appealed to the government of President Paul Biya. Cameroonian influencer Elysée le Sneiper was apprehended in Côte d’Ivoire on charges of insulting the head of state. […]
Côte d’Ivoire introduces carbon tax to accelerate energy transition The Ivorian government unveiled its national carbon taxation strategy in late May 2026. The measure aims to discourage fossil fuel consumption by raising prices while generating revenue to fund the energy transition and social equity. This tax is part of Côte d’Ivoire’s climate trajectory and is […]
Modern warfare can no longer be imagined without drones, and recent international conflicts have shown that traditional defence systems are becoming obsolete. That is why Morocco has decided to act quickly. The North African country has just signed a strategic agreement with French tech firm Harmattan AI to protect its airspace. However, this move goes […]
On Monday in Rabat, Charaf Ahmimed, director of the UNESCO Regional Office for the Maghreb, formally acknowledged the outstanding scientific leadership of the National Institute for Agricultural Research (INRA) in safeguarding Morocco’s genetic heritage and biodiversity. INRA has long been at the forefront of documenting, conserving and valorising the country’s rich genetic resources, from traditional […]