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The King of Morocco, Mohammed VI, and the President of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Mohammed Ben Zayed Al Nahyan, held a high-level meeting in Rabat this week. The Emirati leader is on a private […]
The National Police of Chad has unveiled the identities of 29 suspected criminals apprehended during recent operations in N’Djamena. The arrests, conducted between May 15 and June 1, 2026, targeted individuals involved in a range […]
Tchad’s political landscape under growing authoritarian pressure Eight opposition leaders in Tchad have been handed eight-year prison sentences after being convicted on charges widely seen as politically motivated. Their arrest followed plans to stage a […]
Morocco and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) maintain a dynamic and mutually beneficial partnership that reflects a long-standing strategic alliance, rooted in the visionary leadership of His Majesty King Hassan II and the late Sheikh […]
France and Morocco launch strategic partnership with new ambassador Philippe Lalliot France’s new ambassador to Morocco has officially assumed his duties, presenting his credentials to Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita. Appointed in May, Philippe Lalliot’s mission […]
Senegal stands at a critical crossroads as its political landscape undergoes dramatic transformation. Recent developments have raised serious concerns about the country’s democratic trajectory, particularly with the introduction of stringent legislation targeting LGBTQ+ individuals. The […]
The political landscape in Senegal has been electrified by a scathing rebuke delivered by former Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko against President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, underscoring a deepening rift within the nation’s leadership. a sharp political […]
During a recent appearance on a major international news channel, President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema of Gabon disclosed plans for a high-level official visit to France. The trip is scheduled for July 20, 2026, marking […]
Gabon court rejects opposition leader’s release plea Liberty denied. The Gabonese Court of Appeal in Libreville has upheld the continued detention of former Prime Minister Alain-Claude Bilie-By-Nze after rejecting his defense team’s motion to nullify […]
Bénin and Niger moving toward border reopening following Romuald Wadagni’s diplomatic mission President Romuald Wadagni of Benin has taken a significant step toward mending diplomatic ties with neighboring Sahel nations, including Niger, during a landmark […]
The summer transfer window is heating up, and the race for Yan Diomandé has become one of the most talked-about sagas in football. The 19-year-old Ivorian winger, who has dazzled in the Bundesliga with RB […]
Senegal’s new government: why Ousmane Sonko is wary of Justice Minister Moussa Sarr Senegal’s political landscape is already buzzing with reactions to the newly formed government. At the center of the debate is Justice Minister […]