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The National Center for Strategic Studies (CNES) inaugurated a three-day capacity-building workshop on Monday, June 8, 2026, in Ouagadougou. This session, designed for senior officials and specialists from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, focuses on […]
The Burkinabè authorities have issued a definitive administrative order suspending the organization of all beauty pageants across the national territory until further notice. While the government justifies this mandate as a measure to safeguard “cultural […]
Prime Minister Sifi Ghrieb was received on Monday in N’Djamena by the President of the Republic of Chad, Marshal Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno. Acting on the instructions of President Abdelmadjid Tebboune, the Prime Minister arrived […]
In a decisive move against narcotics trafficking, Nigerien officials oversaw the incineration of a massive cocaine haul in Niamey. The event, which took place on Sunday, June 7, 2026, was held at the Laboratoire Central […]
The Nigerien subsidiary of the Bank of Africa (BOA) group is currently defying standard stock market expectations. Listed on the Bourse Régionale des Valeurs Mobilières (BRVM) in Abidjan, BOA Niger has seen its valuation climb […]
N’DJAMENA — Representing President Abdelmadjid Tebboune, Prime Minister Sifi Ghrieb reached the Republic of Chad this Monday to begin a formal state visit. This diplomatic journey is centered on deepening the fraternal connections and expanding […]
A high-level meeting in Libreville Colonel Michaël Randrianirina arrived in Libreville last Friday for a series of discussions with President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema. This visit marks a significant step in reinforcing the diplomatic ties […]
During his inaugural public appearance as the French Republic’s representative in Morocco, Philippe Lalliot addressed the spring session of the Paris Peace Forum. Held at the Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P) in Rabat on June […]
Ousmane Sonko, the president of Pastef, firmly called on his supporters to stop using insults and mocking nicknames directed at authorities. He denounced such behaviour as counterproductive and urged them to focus instead on a […]
Publié aujourd’hui à 11h03 Lecture : 4 minutes. Fichier généré le Lire dans l’app Jassim Ahdani Journaliste, correspondant au Maroc By Emmanuel Mbarga — Reporter
The emergence of the rare Bundibugyo Ebola strain in the eastern regions of the République démocratique du Congo (DRC) has triggered a major health alert, complicated by persistent armed conflict and political volatility. Following the […]
Ousmane Sonko took a firm stand on the upcoming local elections during his investiture ceremony at the Dakar Arena this Sunday, voicing strong opposition to any potential delays. Addressing a massive gathering of PASTEF supporters […]