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On direct instructions from King Mohammed VI, Supreme Commander and Chief of General Staff of the Royal Armed Forces (FAR), Abdeltif Loudyi, Morocco’s Minister Delegate to the Head of Government in charge of National Defense […]
The Olympique de Marseille (OM) concluded a three-day pre-season tour in Abidjan on Saturday, July 18, following their arrival in Côte d’Ivoire on July 15. The delegation, comprising 80 members including 24 players, was led […]
Le choix n’est pas anodin. Pour son premier déplacement officiel à l’étranger depuis sa nomination, Sébastien Lecornu s’est rendu au Maroc les 15 et 16 juillet 2026, selon TV5MONDE. Un signal diplomatique fort, à quelques […]
Paris Saint-Germain is edging closer to finalizing a high-profile transfer as reports indicate Lee Kang-In is poised to join Atlético Madrid. The Spanish club’s president, Enrique Cerezo, has hinted at the ongoing negotiations, framing the […]
The 2026 Finance Bill has taken a decisive step toward reinforcing Gabon’s economic sovereignty by placing local production at the heart of fiscal policy. Beyond its traditional role of revenue generation, the revised law introduces […]
The Niger has taken a decisive step forward in deploying the biometric passport for the Confederation of Sahel States (AES). On July 16, 2026, at the Palais de la Présidence in Niamey, President Abdourahamane Tiani […]
The African Union (AU) has urged Burkinabè authorities to expedite the return to constitutional order by holding elections and reopening the political space, while reaffirming its commitment to maintaining dialogue with Ouagadougou and supporting the […]
The top police officials from Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger convened in Ouagadougou this week to deepen their collaborative efforts under the Alliance of Sahel States (AES). The meeting, attended by security experts from all […]
Economie Dette : le Cameroun considéré comme un emprunteur à risque spéculatif Le pays berceau de nos ancêtres vient de recevoir un nouveau signal des marchés financiers internationaux. Le 9 juillet 2026, l’agence de notation […]
The Cameroonian government is tightening oversight in the gold mining sector to plug revenue leaks and bolster state coffers. Authorities have announced a sweeping crackdown set to launch on August 1, targeting illicit activities that […]
During a two-day official visit to Rabat, French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu oversaw the signing of 14 cooperation agreements between France and Morocco. The landmark event, held on a Thursday, underscored a renewed commitment to […]
PolitiqueAfrique ECOWAS summit convenes in Freetown amid AES absence Freetown is currently hosting the gathering of ECOWAS heads of state and government this weekend. Notably, Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso, having withdrawn from the organization, […]