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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 […]
The Moroccan capital, Rabat, is playing host today to a pivotal diplomatic event as the 15th session of the Morocco-France High-Level Meeting kicks off. Under the joint leadership of Moroccan Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch and his French counterpart Sébastien Lecornu, this gathering underscores the deepening strategic partnership between the two nations. The French delegation, including […]
Niger : deux journalistes remis en liberté après huit mois de détention Actus. Youssouf Seriba et Oumarou Kané, deux journalistes nigériens emprisonnés, depuis novembre 2025 ont été libérés ce mercredi. Ils étaient poursuivis pour « complicité de diffusion » d’un document jugé susceptible de troubler l’ordre public. Plusieurs professionnels des médias restent toutefois détenus dans […]
The Embassy of Côte d’Ivoire in France and Monaco has issued a strong rebuttal following remarks made by Jean-Luc Mélenchon, leader of the French political party La France Insoumise, during a recent public gathering in France. In a publicly released statement from Paris, the diplomatic mission expressed its vehement protest against comments that it deemed […]
Gabon: why Yves Fernand Manfoumbi advocates for a ‘state doctrine’ to rebuild the nation Gabon’s rebirth cannot be achieved through superficial fixes. This is the bold message delivered by Yves Fernand Manfoumbi, former Director-General of the Budget and ex-minister, in a recent Facebook statement. The veteran technocrat insists the country must abandon short-term reactions to […]
French prime minister arrives in Rabat to boost strategic ties with Morocco The French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu landed in Rabat on Wednesday evening for an official two-day visit aimed at reinforcing the strategic partnership between France and Morocco. The visit follows a period of thawing relations between the two nations, marked by France’s 2024 […]
Actualités Les nouveaux dirigeants à la tête de General Bank of Cameroon Le banquier Ezékiel Passam prend la tête du conseil d’administration de cet établissement bancaire, anciennement Société générale Cameroun, dont l’État camerounais est désormais l’actionnaire majoritaire. […] Armand Djaleu |Il y a 1h|2 min de lecture AAA Suivez Actu Cameroun sur Google Résumer Ecouter […]
Abidjan, July 15, 2026 – The International Forum on Trades and Skills (FIMEC) stands as a crucial catalyst for achieving the ambitious targets outlined in Côte d’Ivoire’s National Development Plan (PND) 2026-2030. This was the key message delivered by Prime Minister Robert Beugré Mambé on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, during his address at the Sofitel […]
Economie Caisse des Dépôts et Consignations : un levier stratégique de financement infrastructurel pour le Cameroun « Le Cameroun, comme la majorité des économies africaines, fait face depuis plusieurs années à une contraction de l’accès aux financements extérieurs traditionnels (prêts concessionnels multilatéraux, […] Armand Djaleu |16 juillet 2026|6 min de lecture AAA Suivez Actu Cameroun sur […]
A formal legal complaint has been lodged against Ousmane Sonko, the current head of the Senegalese government and a leading figure in Pastef, following public statements he made concerning alleged illicit financial flows within the sacred city of Touba, the spiritual heart of Mouridism. A complainant has approached the prosecutor’s office at the Dakar High […]
Félix Tshisekedi’s envoy concludes crucial diplomatic tour in Gitega Photo d’illustration Floribert Anzuluni, the Democratic Republic of Congo’s Minister of Regional Integration, recently concluded a significant diplomatic mission in Burundi. Leading a Congolese delegation, Minister Anzuluni was officially received in Gitega on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, by Burundian President Évariste Ndayishimiye, who also serves as […]
An ambitious initiative to combat youth unemployment and promote sustainable development is underway in N’Djamena, Chad. The city’s municipal authorities, in collaboration with the National Office for Employment Promotion (ONAPE), have launched a program to train and integrate 200 young people into green professions, particularly urban farming. Launch ceremony marks new chapter in youth employment […]