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 […]
Gennaro Gattuso appointed as new Lazio head coach
Lazio officially appointed Gennaro Gattuso as their new head coach on Tuesday. The former Italy manager, who narrowly missed qualifying the national team for the 2026 World Cup, returns to Serie A after previous stints including a spell at Napoli from 2019 to 2021. The ex-midfielder now takes the helm at the Rome club, aiming […]
Hommage à « maman kamto » : une figure du mrc disparaît après un troisième avc
Une militante emblématique du Mouvement pour la renaissance du Cameroun (MRC) s’est éteinte ce lundi 22 juin 2026, terrassée par un accident vasculaire cérébral foudroyant. Le Mouvement pour la renaissance du Cameroun est en deuil. « Maman Kamto », militante infatigable de ce parti d’opposition, est décédée ce lundi 22 juin 2026 des suites d’un […]
Shell makes a strategic comeback to Gabon’s offshore oil sector
A decade after divesting its onshore assets and exiting Gabon’s petroleum landscape, British multinational Shell is poised to re-enter the country. The oil major has officially signed a highly strategic agreement with Gabonese authorities, marking a significant turning point for the nation’s energy industry. This memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed by Thomas Praeger, Shell’s […]
Morocco gains nine seats in african union, boosting continental sway
Morocco gains nine seats in african union, boosting continental sway These nine new positions represent far more than a symbolic presence: they place Morocco inside several of the African Union’s most influential decision-making bodies. Morocco has secured nine high-level posts across African Union institutions, topping the distribution of leadership positions among North African member states […]
Gabon faces the truth test in its anti-corruption fight
In late June 2026, Libreville will welcome a team of international experts sent by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). Their task is to evaluate the measures Gabon has implemented to prevent corruption and recover illicit assets, as part of the second review cycle of the United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC). […]
Rwandan refugee repatriation from DRC reaches 8,394, target of 10,000 set for 2026
Des réfugiés rwandais rapatriés dans leur pays à partir de Goma Société Mardi 23 juin 2026 – 12:15 The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Rwanda, and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) are pushing forward with the voluntary repatriation of Rwandan refugees. Meeting on Monday, June 22, 2026, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, […]
Burkina Faso security minister evaluates Nayala province
On Sunday, following directives from President of Faso Captain Ibrahim Traoré, Security Minister Mahamadou Sana embarked on a visit to Nayala province. The purpose was to assess the evolving security situation, boost morale among field forces, and listen to local residents’ concerns. The minister, joined by the governor of the Boucle du Mouhoun region and […]
Morocco secures nine key posts in African Union, boosting continental influence
Morocco has secured nine leadership positions across multiple African Union (AU) bodies, marking a significant expansion of its role in continental governance. From institutional reforms to migration, financing, environment and economic integration, the kingdom is strengthening its footprint on strategic issues shaping the pan-African organisation’s future. Morocco is deepening its roots within the African Union, […]
Togo constitution reform faces legal setback from ECOWAS court
The authorities in Lomé have suffered a significant legal setback at the regional level. The ECOWAS Court of Justice, responding to a petition from civil society and democratic organizations, ruled that the constitutional amendment enacted in March 2024 was carried out in violation of democratic principles and constitutional order. This verdict represents a major blow […]
Morocco and China strengthen economic ties for industrial hub vision
Beijing turned into a stage for a decisive push in the Sino-Moroccan strategic partnership over the past week. Driven by a shared ambition for reindustrialisation, Morocco’s investment minister Karim Zidane and ambassador to China Abdelkader El Ansari made a strong pitch to Chinese industry leaders during the fourth China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE). The […]
Inside the DRC dialogue: Tshisekedi and Lourenço locked in a standoff
The diplomatic tug-of-war between Kinshasa and Luanda over the Congolese peace process has intensified. President Félix Tshisekedi and his Angolan host João Lourenço are at the centre of a complex power play, with Joseph Kabila also watching from the sidelines. This report explores the confidential manoeuvres behind the negotiations.











