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Mauritania’s economic policy under scrutiny: a deeper look at growth and social welfare Recent debates surrounding fuel prices have inadvertently brought Mauritania’s economic policy into sharper focus. While these discussions have often centered on immediate […]
The African Cultural Capitals headquarters in Rabat was officially inaugurated this week in a ceremony attended by prominent figures from the cultural and diplomatic spheres. The event marked a significant milestone for the initiative, which […]
Chad N’Djamena youth grapple with hardship through sand trade In Chad’s capital, young people turn to sand trade as unemployment soars, exposing the harsh realities of survival in a struggling economy. In N’Djamena’s seventh district, […]
In a significant diplomatic engagement, Morocco‘s Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation, and Moroccans Abroad, Nasser Bourita, welcomed Sering Modou Njie, Gambia’s Foreign Minister and Special Envoy of President Adama Barrow, in Rabat on Thursday. […]
In a bold address to the Democratic Centrist International, Nizar Baraka, Secretary-General of the Istiqlal Party, called on centrist political forces to transform their approach from passive dialogue into proactive diplomacy. Speaking at the high-level […]
Michael Olise shines as PSG and Real Madrid battle for his signature This season, Michael Olise has emerged as one of the world’s most electrifying wingers, dazzling fans at Bayern Munich. His performances haven’t gone […]
The Constitutional Council recently declared itself incompetent to rule on the deputy status of Ousmane Sonko, who holds the position of second-highest-ranking official in the country. This decision has ignited sharp reactions, particularly from the […]
Activist Kemi Seba remains in custody in South Africa after a Pretoria court denied his bail request. His arrest in mid-April on immigration-related charges has now escalated into a high-stakes legal battle, with authorities citing […]
Unplanned interception in Markounda In a swift and unexpected move, armed personnel believed to be Russian mercenaries conducted a surprise operation in Markounda, leading to the forcible detention of Didot Ali and several of his […]
With the 2026 World Cup in full swing, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) is intensifying its summer transfer efforts. The club has already identified several targets, including Yan Diomandé, the winger from RB Leipzig. His standout performance […]
The Jëf-Jël alliance, led by Talla Sylla, has responded to the Constitutional Council‘s recent decision regarding Ousmane Sonko‘s parliamentary status with a call for immediate legal recourse. The party acknowledged the ruling—issued on June 17, […]
The capital of Italy, Rome, is hosting a high-profile economic summit from June 17 to 19, 2026, where Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé, Prime Minister of Togo, is championing a revitalized economic partnership between Africa and Europe. […]