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In a decisive move that reshapes the geopolitical landscape of West Africa, Burkina Faso has officially announced the termination of its diplomatic relations with France. This significant shift, declared on June 26, 2026, stems from […]
On Friday, June 26, Burkina Faso officially announced the severance of diplomatic relations with France. This historic decision marks a further step in Captain Ibrahim Traoré’s sovereignist agenda and reshapes the balance of power in […]
It appears one of the side effects of this hybrid 48-team world cup format, where 32 teams advance to the round of 16, is that several squads share a mutual interest in a draw before […]
UN pushes for consensus and fundamental rights in DRC national dialogue During a session at the United Nations Security Council, the head of MONUSCO, James Swan, delivered a firm political message to the authorities in […]
During a session at the United Nations Security Council, the head of MONUSCO, James Swan, delivered a firm political message directed at the leadership in Kinshasa. He called upon all Congolese stakeholders to reach an […]
On Friday, 26 June 2026, civil society organisations under the Crisis Committee for Peace and Security in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (CCPS-RDC) officially launched a citizen manifesto in Kinshasa. Dubbed the ‘Kasangulu Manifesto’, […]
The ongoing land tenure reform in Gabon addresses a need widely acknowledged across the board. For decades, the country has struggled with a heavy administrative legacy marked by overlapping titles, recurrent disputes, and legal uncertainty […]
Intra-African trade has become a central pillar of Gabon’s economic agenda. During a cabinet meeting on 25 June in Libreville, President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema explicitly instructed his government to accelerate implementation of this strategic […]
Wave, qui opère des services financiers numériques au Cameroun, a récemment conduit une nouvelle série de rencontres avec les autorités publiques, les régulateurs, les partenaires financiers et d’autres acteurs clés de l’écosystème national. Cette séquence […]
The latest group stage outcomes have clarified the path for both Autriche and Algérie. However, determining the perfect result to avoid a confrontation with Espagne in the round of 32 is becoming a logistical headache. […]
The Union du Peuple Gabonais (UPG) enters a new era. On Thursday, June 25, 2026, in Libreville, following a highly anticipated extraordinary congress, Marie Joselle Itsana was elected party president. This event marks a historic […]
After years of strained relations, the military regime in Burkina Faso announced on Friday it had severed diplomatic ties with France, accusing the former colonial power of “incessant activism” against its national interests. Relations between […]