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The diplomatic efforts of Togo have once again shone bright as Minister of Foreign Affairs Prof. Robert Dussey welcomed Vice-Premier Minister and Head of Luxembourg’s Diplomatic Corps Xavier Bettel in Lomé on Wednesday, July 15, 2026. Historic Friendship and Solidarity This official visit marks the second time Xavier Bettel has visited Togo in two years, […]
French Prime Minister Lecornu strengthens ties with Morocco in Rabat visit A high-level delegation from France arrives in Morocco to deepen strategic cooperation and prepare for a historic visit by King Mohammed VI to Paris. French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu landed in Rabat Wednesday evening, greeted by Morocco’s Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch as part of […]
DRC at UN helm for july: a month of global diplomacy Caricature by Kash Political commentary Thursday, July 16, 2026 The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has taken center stage as the rotating president of the United Nations Security Council for the entirety of July 2026. This unprecedented diplomatic milestone arrives just six months […]
Economie Gabon turning mining revenues into local development By Editor-in-chief July 16, 2026 147 No comment Libreville, July 16, 2026 — For decades, Africa’s mineral wealth has flowed abroad while local communities near mines grapple with crumbling infrastructure, weak public services, and a deep sense of economic exclusion. Gabon is now breaking from this pattern […]
French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu concluded a landmark official visit to Rabat this week, marking a decisive step in the revitalized partnership between France and Morocco. The two-day visit, which began with a ceremonial welcome at Rabat-Salé Airport, underscored a mutual commitment to elevate bilateral relations to unprecedented levels. The visit follows President Emmanuel Macron’s […]
terrorism • global security • artificial intelligence • cybersecurity How US and Chinese AI platforms are empowering Boko Haram’s jihadist operations A groundbreaking Cambridge University study reveals how Boko Haram has weaponized six major artificial intelligence platforms from American and Chinese developers to orchestrate deadly attacks across West Africa and beyond. Boko Haram has strategically […]
Rabat recently hosted the 17th Pan-African Ministerial Forum of CAFRAD on Tuesday, July 14, 2026. Ahead of the 61st session of the Board of Directors, Rodrigue Chaou, Benin’s Minister responsible for Budget and Public Service, presented the nation’s ambitious vision. Through extensive service digitalization and structural reforms, Cotonou is emerging as a beacon of modern […]
Senegal’s political landscape is witnessing a significant escalation of tensions at the highest levels of government. Ousmane Sonko, who now holds the influential position of President of the National Assembly and commands a substantial parliamentary majority, has issued a stark warning: he intends to dissolve the government repeatedly if necessary. Sonko publicly accuses President Bassirou […]
Appels sur l’actualité Sénégal : Ousmane Sonko va-t-il renverser le gouvernement? Publié le : 16/07/2026 – 11:00 Écouter – 03:51 A significant political crisis is unfolding at the highest levels of the Senegalese government. Ousmane Sonko, who now holds the influential position of National Assembly president and commands a formidable parliamentary majority, has issued a […]
Rabat to host the 15th high-level Morocco-France meeting this Thursday This Thursday, July 16, the Moroccan and French governments will convene in Rabat for the fifteenth session of their high-level bilateral meeting. The gathering underscores the deepening ties between the two nations under the framework of their “exceptional and strengthened partnership.” The session will be […]
The World Health Organization is raising red flags. Two months after the declaration of the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, official figures released on July 15 show over 2,000 cases, including 796 deaths. Yet, according to the organization, the actual number of infected individuals could be two to four times higher. What […]
The Republic of Chad is set to eliminate visa requirements for African travelers beginning January 1, 2027. President Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno unveiled this landmark policy during the opening ceremony of the African Water Forum in N’Djamena on July 15, with support from the World Bank. The decision grants citizens of all African nations visa-free […]