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After three seasons with Stade de Reims, goalkeeper Ewen Jaouen has secured a move to Premier League side Newcastle United. Confirmed this week, 20-year-old Jaouen’s transfer marks the culmination of a rapid ascent in French football. Having joined Reims in 2023, he quickly established himself as one of Ligue 1’s most promising shot-stoppers. A breakthrough […]
A significant ideological shift has been implemented in Burkina Faso. Effective June 1st, a formal directive mandates that all public administrative bodies adopt the term «camarade» when interacting with citizens and service users. This measure is integral to the «revolution progressive et populaire» advocated by the transitional authorities, under the leadership of Captain Ibrahim Traoré. […]
Rabat has become the new home of the African Prosecutors Association after the ceremonial transfer of its headquarters from Mozambique to Morocco. The event was presided over by Hicham Balaoui, Prosecutor General at the Court of Cassation and current Secretary-General of the Association, alongside Renson Ingonga, its Kenyan President. The inauguration ceremony marked a historic […]
politics Cameroon national assembly installs 20 officials appointed by president At Cameroon’s National Assembly, Secretary-General André Noël Essian formally installed more than 20 high-ranking officials appointed by President Théodore Datouo. Marturin ATCHA |3 hours ago|2 min read AAA Follow Cameroon updates on Google Summarize Listen Comment At Cameroon’s National Assembly, Secretary-General André Noël Essian formally […]
The government of Benin has just adopted a record rectified budget for the year 2026. Driven by the vision of the new head of state, Romuald Wadagni, this major budgetary reorientation demonstrates that the country, in full transformation, places human development at the heart of its economic priorities and continues to surprise observers and international […]
A high-level delegation of French business executives recently visited Rabat for a study tour from June 8 to 12, 2026. During their visit, they engaged with Rachid Talbi Alami to discuss Morocco’s dynamic business environment, its ambitious national development projects, and the Kingdom’s significant initiatives across Africa, including facilitating Atlantic access for Sahel countries and […]
Tripartite RDC-HCR-RCA Kinshasa is currently the venue for the second tripartite meeting between the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), and the Central African Republic (CAR). Running from Tuesday, June 9, to Thursday, June 12, this crucial gathering focuses on the voluntary repatriation of Central African refugees residing […]
Morocco highlights King Mohammed VI’s vision for African security During the Marrakech Platform, Morocco’s Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita reaffirmed the country’s commitment to stability and afro-optimism in addressing Africa’s security challenges. In a keynote address at the High-Level Meeting on Terrorism and Security in Africa in El Jadida, Morocco’s Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita outlined the […]
SONOCO, a Guinean industrial group, is set to transform Gabon’s poultry sector by launching a major investment project aimed at slashing the country’s heavy reliance on imported chicken. During a high-level meeting with Gabon’s transitional leader, Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, the conglomerate unveiled plans to produce over 15 million chickens annually—a volume that would dwarf […]
unraveling the complex relationship between ousmane sonko and president bassirou diomaye faye In Senegal’s dynamic political landscape, the connection between President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and Ousmane Sonko is proving to be intricate and multifaceted. This evolving dynamic, characterized by both strategic alliances and underlying tensions, is fundamentally shaping the nation’s trajectory and redefining the power […]
Environnement Gabon asserts sovereignty over iboga, requiring authorization for exploitation Libreville, Wednesday, June 10, 2026 – Gabon is tightening its grip on access to its sacred Iboga plant, opening a new chapter in the global contention over cultural resources. For generations, Iboga has been revered as a spiritual treasure, primarily within the Bwiti initiatory communities. […]
The United States Embassy in Rabat recently commemorated the 250th anniversary of American independence. This significant annual reception, marking the U.S. National Day, took place for the first time at the historic Chellah site. The celebratory event brought together a distinguished assembly of senior Moroccan officials, members of the diplomatic corps, and key partners from […]