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The developments of spring 2026 represent more than a tactical defeat; they signal the collapse of the political framework established by the Mali military administration since 2021. While the leadership maintains a defiant posture, it is clear that without the intervention of Russian Africa Corps mercenaries, the regime in Bamako would have likely crumbled long […]

The fight for Minembwe has evolved beyond a simple clash between rival armed groups. It now stands as a key symbol of the power struggle unfolding in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), pitting government forces backed by Burundi and the Wazalendo militias against the Twirwaneho and AFC/M23 rebel movements, which Kinshasa accuses of […]

Bénin and Niger are speeding up the normalization of their relations, which have been strained since the junta took power in Niamey in July 2023. The visit of new Bénin president Romuald Wadagni to the Nigerien capital on June 2 revived the easing of tensions. On Saturday, June 20, joint expert committees met in Cotonou […]

A true battle unfolded at a festive Toronto stadium on Saturday as Côte d’Ivoire and Germany delivered a high-intensity contest. The two sides exchanged blows, but it was Germany who secured their second win in two matches right at the death, thanks to a strike from Deniz Undav—who had earlier equalised—making it 2-1 in the […]

The Gabon has assumed the presidency of the African and Malagasy Council for Higher Education (Cames), an intergovernmental organisation uniting nineteen French-speaking African nations plus the Indian Ocean region. This leadership role places Libreville at the heart of a system responsible for standardising diplomas, assessing teaching staff and researchers, and safeguarding academic quality across francophone […]

On the sidelines of the Future Investment Initiative (FII) Europe 2026 summit, Council President Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé held discussions on Thursday, June 18, with Yasir ben Othman Al-Rumayyan, governor of Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) and chairman of the Future Investment Initiative Institute’s board. This meeting is part of ongoing efforts to strengthen economic […]

President of the Council, Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé, has been attending the FII PRIORITY Europe summit since June 18, 2026. This high-level meeting focuses on funding reindustrialisation, supply chain resilience, and changes in work driven by artificial intelligence. Speaking at this global forum, the Togolese leader argued for a reset in Europe-Africa relations based on shared […]

Deux grandes associations, l’une marocaine et l’autre espagnole, ont récemment officialisé un accord de coopération ambitieux dans le domaine des sciences de gestion. Cet accord a été paraphé samedi à Santander, en Espagne, entre l’Association marocaine de gestion (AMG), dont le siège est à Rabat, et l’Association scientifique d’économie et de direction d’entreprise d’Espagne (ACEDE). […]

The International Documentary Film Festival of Our Heroes took place in Bamako on June 16, focusing primarily on two documentaries related to the security situation that has affected Mali in recent years. The first documentary, titled “Goodbye France,” deals with the war in Mali and the cooperation between the French and Malian armies. It recounts […]

PERFORMANCE Côte d’Ivoire confirms status as economic powerhouse of UEMOA As the largest economy in the West African Economic and Monetary Union (UEMOA), Côte d’Ivoire continues to strengthen its influence through a rare combination of factors in the sub-region: a dynamic domestic market, modern infrastructure, a leading port activity, and an investment capacity that far […]

Cameroon’s conscience stirs: a new awakening A nation’s true greatness is never bought in the anterooms of widespread corruption, nor in the self-serving circles of an elite that drains the country’s vital energies. Overwhelmed by deep structural ailments, Cameroon now finds itself at a decisive moment, called to a collective awakening that can overcome divisions, […]