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The President of Gabon, Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, concluded a three-day state visit to France today, marking his second official trip to Paris since assuming office. The visit underscores efforts to deepen bilateral cooperation across […]
The recent statements by Captain Ibrahim Traoré have reignited debates in Burkina Faso regarding the nature of his authority and the country’s political trajectory since the September 2022 coup d’état. Far from ambiguous, his declarations […]
In a sharp critique of recent political rhetoric, Ibrahima Thiam, leader of the ACT party, has publicly condemned statements made by Ousmane Sonko, leader of PASTEF, describing them as a threat to national unity. From […]
The announcement came as a surprise: on July 20, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye of Senegal officially endorsed his predecessor Macky Sall’s candidacy for the position of United Nations Secretary-General. Just three days earlier, the two […]
Gabon’s mining sector stands on the brink of a historic transformation. In a landmark agreement signed in Paris, Eramet and its subsidiary Comilog have committed to significantly boosting the local processing of Gabonese manganese. The […]
Senegal reverses course and endorses former president Macky Sall’s UN candidacy FRANCE 24 lun. 20 juillet 2026 à 7:23 PM UTC Ajoutez Yahoo comme source préférée pour voir nos articles sur Google. Senegal has officially […]
Security AnalysisMali Russian mercenaries in Mali: lower casualties explained The Africa Corps’ Russian paramilitaries face fewer losses in jihadist attacks compared to Malian troops. Here’s why. The disparity in casualties between Russian mercenaries and Malian […]
In a gesture of deep solidarity, Ousmane Sonko, leader of the Pastef movement, paid a solemn visit to the family of Papa Youssou Ndoye, a highly esteemed Jaraaf whose passing has left the community in […]
the shadow over the Congo’s power struggles Politics In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, power has never been seized through parliamentary debates. It has always been taken in the shadows. Since independence in 1960, […]
Coordinated assaults in Mopti underscore Mali’s escalating security collapse On Sunday, July 19, the volatile region of Mopti became the latest flashpoint in a relentless wave of violence gripping central Mali. The Group for the […]
In a decisive move to resolve long-standing administrative bottlenecks, the Bénin government has approved the promotion of 1,110 civil servants to the 12th grade. This landmark decision, adopted during a Council of Ministers meeting chaired […]
Politics Gabon-France partnership enters new era with Paris summit By Editor-in-Chief July 20, 2026 80 No comments Libreville, July 20, 2026 — The three-day state visit of Gabonese President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema to France […]