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N’Djamena, Tchad — The vibrant capital city is preparing to host a landmark cultural event next year as the Tchad Music Festival 2026 takes center stage, with a powerful theme: « Music as a Bridge […]
Documentaries spark reflection on Mali’s evolution and partnerships On June 16, Bamako became the stage for a compelling cinematic event—the International Documentary Film Festival: Heroes of Mali. The event centered on two powerful films that […]
After months shrouded in mystery, the acclaimed Cameroonian artist Longuè Longuè has made a triumphant—and unexpected—return to Yaoundé. His arrival, marked by both jubilation and intrigue, has left observers and fans alike buzzing with questions […]
The African Cultural Capitals headquarters in Rabat was officially inaugurated this week in a ceremony attended by prominent figures from the cultural and diplomatic spheres. The event marked a significant milestone for the initiative, which […]
Activist Kemi Seba remains in custody in South Africa after a Pretoria court denied his bail request. His arrest in mid-April on immigration-related charges has now escalated into a high-stakes legal battle, with authorities citing […]
Togo’s political and media landscape has been rocked by explosive allegations of state-sponsored mass surveillance. Recent disclosures by journalist Thomas Dietrich have exposed what appears to be a covert partnership between the Togolese government and […]
The announcement on June 16, 2026, sent shockwaves through Malian households. The Ministry of Economy and Finance unveiled sweeping fiscal reforms, including a sharp increase in consumption taxes—doubling from 1% to 2% on staples like […]
Burkina Faso is grappling with an unprecedented surge in cement prices, a crisis that has left both citizens and construction professionals reeling. The government’s justification for these exorbitant costs—linking them to the massive community works […]
In a sweeping three-day national tour, the Bénin government has sent a clear signal to the agricultural sector: the time for exporting raw materials is over. By accelerating local processing, the country aims to lock […]
Moscow’s covert strategies to challenge European dominance in West Africa The shifting geopolitical landscape in West Africa has taken a dramatic turn, with new evidence revealing how Moscow is deploying sophisticated influence networks to undermine […]
Publié aujourd’hui à 12h32 Lecture : 5 minutes. Fichier généré le Lire dans l’app Fadwa Islah Grand reporter à Jeune Afrique, spécialiste du Maroc By Emmanuel Mbarga — Reporter
On Monday, June 8, Burkina Faso’s Ministry of Culture ordered the immediate suspension of all beauty contests held nationwide. The official statement freezes indefinitely any competition for miss titles, neighborhood queens, or ethnic promotion, pending […]