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Often described as a unique partnership, the diplomatic bond between Washington and Rabat stands as one of America’s oldest and most distinctive alliances. This relationship, forged through historical foundations and pragmatic adjustments during the Cold […]
Often described as a “special relationship,” the alliance between Washington and Rabat stands as one of the most enduring and unique in American diplomacy. Tracing its trajectory from unwavering historical foundations to pragmatic adjustments during […]
During the 7th Joint Commission for Cooperation held in Cotonou, Bénin and Morocco achieved a significant diplomatic breakthrough. Beyond the signing of fourteen strategic agreements, Moroccan Minister of Foreign Affairs, Nasser Bourita, announced that the […]
Across Cameroon and the Democratic Republic of Congo, the gold mining sector is under increasing scrutiny as gaps persist in revenue transparency and regulatory oversight. Recent findings from the Institute for Security Studies (ISS) highlight […]
Résumé Cameroon: The Fallen Elite of the Republic Since 1982, Paul Biya has shaped and reshaped the careers of numerous political figures in Cameroon. Once-powerful men who sought to challenge his authority—whether by vying for […]
An unexpected adjustment in Gabon’s revised 2025 finance law reveals a dramatic 97% reduction in mining sector corporate tax revenues, plummeting from 53.2 billion to just 1.47 billion FCFA. This unprecedented cut, unmatched across other […]
In a groundbreaking move, Senegal’s agricultural sector is taking a historic step toward sustainability and food independence. Swami Agri, an agro-industrial subsidiary of the Indo-Senegalese group Senegindia, has announced the launch of West Africa’s first-ever […]
sustainable farming in Senegal: Mariama Sonko empowers women through agroecology In the heart of Casamance, a region known for its lush landscapes and rich agricultural traditions, a quiet revolution is taking place. For over three […]
The CODES movement has officially merged with Pastef, citing the current political climate as a driving force behind the decision. In an internal communiqué, the group argues that the Social Transformation Project championed by Ousmane […]
Partnership to unlock 17 billion FCFA for Côte d’Ivoire’s small businesses Orange Bank Africa, a fully digital bank headquartered in Abidjan, has sealed two groundbreaking agreements with Côte d’Ivoire’s Société de Garantie des Crédits aux […]
The United States is weighing a significant escalation in its counterterrorism strategy by considering direct military strikes against a powerful Al-Qaïda-linked faction operating in Mali. Intelligence assessments indicate that the Trump administration is actively debating […]
In a bold display of allegiance, Ndeye Rokhaya Thiam, the newly appointed head of Senegal’s Conseil Sénégalais des Chargeurs (COSEC), has publicly reaffirmed her unwavering support for opposition leader Ousmane Sonko. Her statement emerges against […]