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Nigeriens residing abroad will converge on Niamey on July 28 and 29, 2026, for the second edition of the Nigerien Diaspora Forum. This significant gathering, orchestrated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Cooperation, and Nigeriens […]
Le député-maire de Yopougon, Adama Bictogo, a entamé samedi 25 juillet une tournée politique auprès des militants de quatre formations politiques représentées dans sa circonscription pour préparer la célébration du 66e anniversaire de l’indépendance de […]
Major restructuring at Primature after Ousmane Sonko’s departure Government operations under Prime Minister Al Aminou Lô have undergone significant reorganization, with key responsibilities reallocated and cabinet structures strengthened following decree n° 2025-1431. Since Ousmane Sonko […]
The Senegalese Primature, the office of the Prime Minister, has undergone a significant organizational overhaul following a leadership transition in May 2026. Ousmane Sonko, who served as Prime Minister since November 2025, was succeeded by […]
Mali jihadist advance forces villagers to flee Kouakourou Field Report Saturday, July 25, 2026 On July 18, 2026, Mali’s defense lines crumbled in Kouakourou as jihadist forces from the Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal Muslimin (JNIM) […]
Argentina’s World Cup journey praised by FIFA president in official letter The Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) president, Gianni Infantino, has extended his warmest congratulations to Argentina’s national football team following their impressive performance […]
Cameroon’s opposition urged to unite for electoral calendar compliance In Cameroon, opposition leader Joshua Osih has intensified calls for the government to strictly adhere to the electoral calendar. Speaking as president of the Social Democratic […]
The withdrawal of the Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger from the International Criminal Court (ICC) marks more than a diplomatic shift—it signals a profound fracture in the foundations of global justice. On September 22, the […]
Politics Congo’s political dialogue push gains momentum amid security crisis Politics Eric Topona24/07/202624 july 2026 Under the shade of a traditional meeting space, analysts dissect President Félix Tshisekedi’s July 17 announcement of an inclusive national […]
Traoré Amidou officially assumed the role of Director-General of Côte d’Ivoire Énergies (CI-ENERGIES) this past Friday, July 24, 2026, during a formal handover ceremony led by Yves Konan, Chairman of the Board. He steps into […]
Unfolding legal challenges for the PDCI and its leader The Parti Démocratique de Côte d’Ivoire (PDCI) finds itself at the center of a storm as its former head, Tidjane Thiam, faces an escalating series of […]
The State visit of President Oligui Nguema to France has set a new course for Gabonese-French relations, marking a historic turning point after more than four decades without such a high-level diplomatic engagement. The two […]