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The government of Burkina Faso has officially ended its diplomatic relationship with France, as confirmed in a statement issued on Friday, June 26, 2026. The administration in Burkina Faso has announced to both national and […]
The Democratic Republic of Congo has formally taken the matter to the International Court of Justice, accusing Rwanda of backing armed groups, particularly the AFC-M23, in the eastern part of its territory. This legal action […]
On 18 June 2026, President Ibrahim Traoré announced from Ouagadougou that Burkina Faso is breaking diplomatic relations with France. The decision marks a significant shift in the West African nation’s foreign policy, severing longstanding ties […]
A significant milestone for technological innovation was reached in N’Djamena as the first edition of Café Drone was launched. This event, hosted at the National Research Center for Development (CNRD), brought together key players including […]
The landscape of the Gabon utility sector is currently witnessing a profound transformation. The Société d’énergie et d’eau du Gabon (SEEG) has been officially divided into two separate entities, a move intended to streamline operations […]
The financial watchdog of French football has handed down its decisions. On Friday, the DNCG announced the restrictions that Olympique de Marseille and Olympique Lyonnais must follow during the 2026-2027 Ligue 1 campaign. For the […]
The “Corniche” border crossing, which connects the city of Goma in the République démocratique du Congo to Gisenyi in Rwanda, has initiated a phased reopening. This move comes after more than a week passed without […]
A vision for human-centered migration In Huelva, Spain, the Moroccan Minister of Economic Inclusion, Small Business, Employment, and Skills, Younes Sekkouri, recently detailed the Kingdom’s forward-thinking approach to migration management. This strategy is built upon […]
Twelve months have passed since a significant diplomatic push by Donald Trump aimed to settle the long-standing friction between the RDC and Rwanda. As the region reflects on this anniversary, the effectiveness of the peace […]
Bruno Genesio is on the verge of taking the helm at Olympique de Marseille, but a direct Ligue 1 competitor is working behind the scenes to disrupt the move. Negotiations between OM and Bruno Genesio […]
Ecouter l’article Après vingt jours de déplacement à travers les neuf provinces du Gabon, le président fondateur du Parti pour les 7 Merveilles du Peuple Gabonais (7MP), Joël Ngoueneni Ndzengouma, a dévoilé le bilan d’une […]
The United States government has imposed strict sanctions on a major gold refinery in Rwanda and its leadership, citing their involvement in the illegal trafficking of minerals from rebel-held regions in the neighboring Democratic Republic […]