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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 […]
A recent joint portfolio review, conducted in Yaoundé on July 14, 2026, between the Cameroonian government and the African Development Bank (AfDB), has brought to light a significant financial risk for Cameroon. Seven operations, which had received approval from the pan-African institution’s authorities and amounted to 373.419 million Units of Account—equivalent to approximately 292 billion […]
DRC parliament begins review of 2027-2030 military programming law Assemblée nationale Politics Wednesday, July 15, 2026 – 07:52 The Democratic Republic of the Congo’s National Assembly has initiated the examination of the military programming law for 2027-2030. This critical legislative process began on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, following a presentation by Vice Prime Minister and […]
In a significant move to curb illicit gold trafficking, a crucial working session convened on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at the Ministry of Commerce’s conference hall in Cameroon. This high-level meeting focused on overhauling the nation’s gold sector and enhancing the traceability of gold. Presiding over the deliberations was Professor Fuh Calistus Gentry, the interim […]
World • Senegal Life in the shadows: LGBTQ+ individuals in Senegal face mounting danger after law change Report With family rejection, a suffocating social climate, and the constant fear of arrest, LGBTQ+ individuals in Senegal are living under unprecedented threat since the law against homosexuality was tightened in March. Calls for help pouring into French […]
After more than a year of intense diplomatic standoff, Mali and Algeria have finally restored their bilateral ties. The announcement, made last Friday, caught many by surprise—no prior signals had hinted at such a breakthrough. Bamako had previously accused Algiers of colluding with armed groups operating along their shared border, including jihadist factions linked to […]
During the High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) in New York, the Permanent Mission of the African Union hosted the unveiling of a joint report by the OECD and OIF/IFDD on facilitating access to ecological funding. Addressing an international audience, Louise Pierrette Mvono, Gabon’s Minister of Planning and Foresight, passionately articulated her nation’s position, urging a fundamental […]
Chad steps into the global spotlight with high-stakes water forum Chad is preparing to host the African Water Forum, a landmark event co-organized by the Chadian government and the World Bank under the Water Forward initiative. The two-day summit, held under the banner « From Vision to Action », will bring together heads of state, […]
Ecouter l’article A new report, the National Human Development Report (RNDH 2026), highlights a critical paradox undermining the Gabonese labor market: while one in three young active individuals faces unemployment, numerous sectors struggle to find the skilled workforce they desperately need. This challenging situation, according to the document, stems from three primary systemic failures: an […]
Former Senegalese President Macky Sall is scheduled to arrive in Senegal on Friday, July 17, marking his first visit back to the nation since concluding his presidential term in April 2024. This significant return is part of his ongoing campaign efforts for the prestigious position of United Nations Secretary-General. A key component of his visit […]
Mines de Rubaya France has reiterated its unwavering support for the Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC) initiative to place natural resource governance at the forefront of United Nations Security Council discussions. This effort also aims to address the shortcomings of the international regulatory framework concerning war economies. The initiative seeks to foster a more cohesive […]