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Bénin: Destruction of 95 kg of cocaine and other narcotics in Ouidah The Bénin authorities have taken a decisive stand against organized crime with a major operation in Ahozon, Ouidah, on June 18, 2026. The […]
Eastern DRC: populations in occupied territories remain steadfastly Congolese, declares National Assembly President Civilians detained by AFC/M23 rebels in Goma Security Friday, June 19, 2026 – 10:44 In a powerful address marking the close of […]
Côte d’Ivoire is making significant strides in transforming the domestic work sector, a vital yet often overlooked component of the national economy. Government officials have renewed their commitment to formalizing this industry, ensuring fair labor […]
Bénin deputies gather for critical Friday session on two urgent bills Members of the 10th legislature of the Bénin National Assembly are set to convene this Friday at the Palais des Gouverneurs for a high-stakes […]
The legislative journey of Burkina Faso’s new religious freedom law reaches a critical milestone this weekend as the Assemblée législative du Peuple (ALP) convenes to deliberate the bill on Saturday, June 20, 2026. The draft […]
Since March 2024, Senegal has been navigating uncharted political waters following the rise of Bassirou Diomaye Faye and Ousmane Sonko through the PASTEF movement. What began as a united front to challenge the status quo […]
eastern DRC conflict: AFC/M23 accuses mediators of complicity in peace process failure Security Friday, June 19, 2026 – 09:54 The AFC/M23 movement, through its political coordinator Corneille Nangaa, has sharply criticized what it terms the […]
Eastern DRC: AFC/M23 condemns mediators’ silence, accusing them of complicity in Kinshasa’s diplomatic sabotage AFC/M23 leaders engage with MONUSCO representatives in Goma The Allied Forces of Congo (AFC) allied with the March 23 Movement (M23) […]
Morocco and Gambia deepen strategic partnership after Barrow’s key message in Rabat The Gambia’s special envoy delivers a letter to King Mohammed VI, highlighting the robust state of bilateral relations between the two African nations […]
From 29 June to 1 July 2026, Gabon will host a high-level international mission tasked with assessing the country’s progress in combating corruption and illicit asset recovery. The evaluation, part of the second review cycle […]
global energy shift: record resources divests canadian assets for Gabon oil push A leading Canadian energy firm, Record Resources, has made a decisive strategic pivot by divesting non-core assets in Canada’s Temiskaming region to funnel […]
Religious policyMorocco Morocco’s islamic approach counters extremism with moderation 2026June 19, 2026 After the 2003 Casablanca attacks, Morocco launched a two-decade transformation of its religious landscape, reshaping imam training and extremist prevention to build stability […]