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Nine months after their arrest during a tense presidential campaign, six local leaders of Côte d’Ivoire’s main opposition party, the PDCI-RDA, were released on July 20, 2026. The decision came from the Abidjan anti-terrorism court, […]
Aba Oumar held in Bangui after alleged abduction by Russian mercenaries In a dramatic turn of events, prominent Central African figure Aba Oumar has been located in detention at the headquarters of the Sûreté Nationale […]
The Republic of Benin and the Kingdom of Morocco have expressed their satisfaction with the progress of their bilateral cooperation during a high-level meeting in Cotonou. Both nations have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening and […]
Emmanuelle Blatmann, a seasoned French diplomat specializing in African affairs, has been appointed as the next Ambassador of France to Senegal, effective January 2024. At 46 years old, she brings over two decades of diplomatic […]
Côte d’Ivoire’s Education Future: Digital Innovation Takes Center Stage at JOURIE 2026 The Journées ouvertes pour l’utilisation de la recherche et de l’innovation en éducation (JOURIE 2026), a landmark event focused on reshaping Côte d’Ivoire’s […]
The Moroccan capital, Rabat, is set to host the African Maritime Forces Summit (AMFS) 2026, a high-profile event running from July 20 to 24. Under the leadership of the Royal Moroccan Navy, in collaboration with […]
The courtroom in Bamako was transformed into a stage of shock and bewilderment this past Monday, as the high-stakes trial of military officers and civilians accused of plotting to overthrow the ruling junta took an […]
Conrad Gbaguidi tipped to become Benin’s Mediator of the Republic The upcoming installation of the new bureau of the Economic and Social Council (CES) on Wednesday, July 22, 2026 could mark a pivotal moment in […]
Arsenal has opened direct negotiations with Newcastle United for the potential signing of Brazilian midfielder Bruno Guimaraes, who has made clear his desire to leave his current club. The 28-year-old international has informed Newcastle’s management […]
Niamey has taken center stage in a pivotal diplomatic initiative spearheaded by the United Nations. In welcoming the UN Secretary-General’s Special Envoy, Sahle-Work Zewde, on Monday, Niger’s transitional leader, General Abdourahamane Tiani, positioned the country […]
Mayo-Tsanaga ravaged by Boko Haram as state response falters Over 50 villages abandoned, thousands displaced, and a state that turns a blind eye to the suffering. The terror unleashed by Boko Haram is no longer […]
International relations Kazakhstan strengthens ties with Morocco as strategic partner The Kazakhstan government has expressed its intention to import high-quality Moroccan goods directly, eliminating intermediaries to streamline trade and ensure premium product sourcing from the […]