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On Thursday, June 4, 2026, Côte d’Ivoire’s President Alassane Ouattara welcomed his Bénin counterpart Romuald Wadagni in Abidjan for a working visit centered on deepening bilateral and regional cooperation. The high-level meeting underscored the enduring […]
The Trump administration has announced a major shift in its visa issuance policy, with significant consequences for travelers from Gabon and other African nations. Starting in June 2026, the United States will no longer process […]
Niamey, June 4, 2026 — The Prytanée Militaire de Niamey (PMN) gathered on Thursday to celebrate its top-performing cadets during an awards ceremony marking the close of the 2025-2026 academic year. Under the distinguished patronage […]
Maurice Kamto, leader of Cameroon’s Movement for the Renaissance of Cameroon (MRC), has escalated his legal battle against the government’s decision to extend the terms of municipal councillors. The move follows a presidential decree issued […]
Mali militant group denies death of key leader after reported airstrike In a firm rebuttal, close associates of the Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal Muslimin (JNIM) have categorically denied claims that Sidna Ag Hita, a top […]
Algiers, June 4, 2026 — After years of anticipation, the trans-Saharan gas pipeline project (TSGP) has reached a critical milestone. During a high-level meeting in Algiers on Wednesday, officials from Niger, Algeria, and Nigeria endorsed […]
Publié aujourd’hui à 16h53 Lecture : 1 minute. Fichier généré le Lire dans l’app Damien Glez Dessinateur et éditorialiste franco-burkinabè. By Marguerite Ndongo — Political and Security Analyst
Sénégal Champions d’Afrique : Alexandre Ruiz Defends the Verdict After Controversy The Senegalese national team finds itself at the center of a heated debate following the controversy surrounding its title at the 2025 Africa Cup […]
On Wednesday, June 3, 2026, President Romuald Wadagni announced a landmark financial allocation of one billion West African CFA francs. Earmarked exclusively for public health facilities, this unprecedented funding initiative is designed to ensure the […]
Algeria’s Sonelgaz-International expands its African energy footprint with new 40 MW plant in Chad Less than a month after commissioning a 40-megawatt thermal power plant in Niamey, Sonelgaz-International is set to replicate the project in […]
The Kingdom of Morocco and Colombia have once again underscored their unwavering dedication to fostering stronger ties between the Peacebuilding Commission and the United Nations Security Council. This renewed pledge aims to ensure that peace […]
Ouagadougou and Belgrade are taking concrete steps to strengthen their bilateral relationship, with a focus on defense, security, and professional training. A high-level delegation of Serbian lawmakers, led by Slavenko Ristic, President of the Defense […]