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Morocco and France deepen strategic ties with historic agreements The fifteenth high-level Morocco-France meeting marks a pivotal moment in bilateral relations, with both nations reaffirming their commitment to mutual interests, Morocco’s territorial integrity, and the […]
The appointment of Captain Elvire Toupé as aide-de-camp to Benin’s President Romuald Wadagni has sparked optimism about advancing women’s roles in governance. This historic decision follows her selection during the first cabinet meeting on May […]
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is making bold diplomatic moves to secure a seat on the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Council during the upcoming Plenipotentiary Conference in Doha, Qatar, this November. Minister of […]
Starlink has officially launched its commercial high-speed satellite internet service in Côte d’Ivoire, marking a significant step in the country’s digital transformation journey. SpaceX’s innovative satellite constellation received a provisional 12-month license from the Autorité […]
Senegal is taking decisive action to tackle a deepening financial crisis, with Dakar poised to appoint New York-based investment bank Lazard as financial advisor for its sovereign debt restructuring. The move, confirmed in mid-July, comes […]
Politique Gabon and France forge a new partnership era Libreville, Thursday, July 16, 2026 – The Bastille Day celebration in Libreville on July 14, 2026, transcended a mere national holiday. French Ambassador Fabrice Mauriès seized […]
The national refinery operator Sonara is making a strategic pivot in its operations. After years of collaboration with Parras 24, the company has decided to end this partnership and instead strengthen its ties with public […]
The announcement of Macky Sall’s candidacy for the position of United Nations Secretary-General has sparked sharp divisions in Senegal. Days after Burundi officially endorsed his bid—given its current African Union presidency—the former president returned to […]
Ebola outbreak in DRC reaches unprecedented scale as WHO issues urgent warning Burial of an Ebola victim in eastern DRC Health Thursday, July 16, 2026 – 6:16 PM The World Health Organization has raised the […]
Abidjan — In a bold call for transformation, Côte d’Ivoire’s Vice President of the Liberal International and Minister of Animal and Fishery Resources, Sidi Touré, joined forces with Alexandra Heldt, Regional Director for West Africa […]
fujimori backs Morocco’s Sahara autonomy plan in diplomatic shift Peru’s elected president, Keiko Fujimori, reaffirms her country’s backing for Morocco’s territorial integrity and UN resolution 2797 This move marks a clear departure from decades of […]
Sénégal: Macky Sall’s return sparks fury over justice for protest victims Political tension. The planned return of former president Macky Sall to Dakar on Friday, July 17, for a meeting with President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, […]