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Togo’s mediator meets DRC envoy to discuss Great Lakes security The Togolese mediator and President of the Council of Ministers, Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé, held a crucial meeting in Pya, Kozah Prefecture, with Floribert Anzuluni, the DRC’s Minister of Regional Integration, on July 14, 2026. The discussions focused on strengthening cooperation between Lomé and Kinshasa and […]
Le 14 juillet 2026, l’OMS a révélé que l’épidémie d’Ebola en RDC pourrait être deux à quatre fois plus importante que les 1 926 cas officiels annoncés par Kinshasa. Une remise en cause publique qui expose les failles de surveillance du gouvernement congolais et soulève des tensions diplomatiques entre souveraineté nationale et coordination internationale.
End of Moroccan scholarships exposes authoritarian grip on education The abrupt termination of scholarship programs for Burkinabè students destined for Moroccan universities marks a pivotal moment in the country’s educational crisis. Authorities’ decision to sever these academic pathways has intensified concerns about the military regime’s tightening control over intellectual freedom and its disdain for the […]
The French Prime Minister, accompanied by a dozen ministers including those overseeing foreign affairs and interior, embarks on a two-day diplomatic mission to Morocco starting this Wednesday. The visit underscores a deliberate effort to solidify a partnership that has shown remarkable improvement after years of strained relations. This marks the first official international trip by […]
The government of Gabon has launched the bilateral talks to prepare the budget 2027, a key step in the preparation of the project of law of finances (PLF) 2027. Organized in accordance with the circular n°000245/PR/SG of March 31, 2026, fixing the calendar for the elaboration of the laws of finances, these meetings are taking […]
international relations peru backs Morocco’s autonomy plan and territorial integrity Peru’s incoming government has pledged unwavering support for Morocco’s territorial integrity and sovereignty over its southern provinces, according to a statement from President-elect Keiko Fujimori’s office. 15 july 2026 at 8:40 updated on 15 july 2026 at 10:48 This commitment was reaffirmed during a meeting […]
Bénin Lutte contre le terrorisme : Opération conjointe entre les armées béninoise et burkinabè à la frontière de Koualou Face à l’hydre terroriste qui menace la stabilité de la sous-région, les Forces armées béninoises et l’armée burkinabè passent à la vitesse supérieure. Personnalités dans cet article Romuald Wadagni Edouard Djogbénou Voir tous ses articles Le […]
Lecornu’s maiden diplomatic voyage: balancing ties with Qatar and Morocco French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu’s inaugural international trip focuses on Doha and Rabat, signaling Paris’ strategic priorities in the Gulf and North Africa. Why this diplomatic journey matters When a newly appointed prime minister embarks on their first overseas visit, the destinations and sequence chosen […]
Coupe du Monde 2026 France-Espagne: “Quand le résultat vous échappe, on cherche souvent des excuses…”, de la Fuente répond aux doutes de Deschamps sur l’arbitrage Aujourd’hui à 09h27 Partager Partager Whatsapp LinkedIn Mail messenger Following France’s 0-2 World Cup semi-final defeat to Spain, Didier Deschamps expressed concerns about the referee’s performance. In response, his Spanish […]
Political and diplomatic circles in Sénégal are abuzz with anticipation as a historic meeting is set to unfold in Dakar this Friday, July 17, 2026. Former President Macky Sall has confirmed via his official social media channels that he will make a brief stop in the capital to hold a private discussion with his successor, […]
France’s newly appointed Prime Minister, Sébastien Lecornu, has embarked on his first official international visits since taking office at Matignon. His itinerary includes stops in Doha and Rabat, where he aims to reinforce key diplomatic ties. The Prime Minister arrived in Qatar on Tuesday to convey France’s condolences following the passing of the country’s former […]
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) now stands as an indispensable link within the global supply chains for critical minerals. With significant reserves of cobalt, copper, lithium, coltan, and rare earths, the Congolese subsoil holds a decisive share of the raw materials crucial for the global energy transition and advanced electronics. For Kinshasa, the central […]