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Algeria and Niger kick off oil exploration in Kafra Sud In a landmark move to strengthen bilateral ties, Algeria and Niger have officially launched drilling operations for the Kafra Sud-Est 1 exploratory well. The historic […]
The highly anticipated start to the 2026-2027 La Liga season for Celta Vigo hangs in the balance after a sudden outbreak of fungi rendered the Estadio de Balaídos pitch unfit for play. Authorities are conducting […]
LaLiga suspends Celta Vigo vs Osasuna clash as fungal outbreak ravages pitch The Spanish top-flight has officially moved the highly anticipated opening-day fixture between Celta Vigo and Osasuna, originally scheduled for Sunday at 21:30. The […]
Mbankomo, July 24, 2026 — For three consecutive days, policymakers, health officials, and economic experts gathered in Mbankomo not to discuss hospital construction or medicine procurement, but to delve into a single, life-saving strategy: tobacco […]
diplomatic thaw between Mali and Algeria strengthens Sahel stability Tensions between Bamako and Algiers escalated sharply in April 2025 when Algerian forces intercepted a Malian drone, accusing Mali of violating Algerian airspace. Bamako vehemently denied […]
Ceuta migration crisis border management Morocco intensifies efforts to curb Ceuta migration flows In response to a sharp increase in irregular border crossings into Ceuta, Moroccan authorities have pledged to deploy all necessary measures to […]
Politics Keith Heffern nominated as US ambassador to Gabon By Editor-in-Chief August 13, 2026 116 No comment Libreville, August 13, 2026 — The appointment of Keith Heffern as the next United States Ambassador to Gabon […]
Abidjan, August 12, 2026 – Adama Coulibaly, Côte d’Ivoire’s Minister of Economy, Finance and Budget, officially inaugurated and handed over the keys to the new headquarters of the Intergovernmental Action Group against Money Laundering in […]
Morocco refuses to drop Ceuta claims amid Spain tensions Former Spanish ambassador warns Madrid of Rabat’s strategic maneuvering Politics A former Spanish ambassador to Morocco has highlighted the North African kingdom’s persistent territorial claims over […]
Lomé is rapidly emerging as a leading technology hub in West Africa, driven by the country’s growing digital transformation and innovative education initiatives. With free or low-cost programs like École 42 and Data Lab, aspiring […]
Published today at 07:10 AM Reading time: 3 minutes File generated on Read in app Summarize Interview by Mathieu Olivier Investigative Editor Paul Biya Major General Hippolyte Ebaka: the man shaping Cameroon’s military future Cameroon’s […]
Senegal’s court sides with DGPU in landmark ruling against Atos The commercial court in Dakar has delivered a decisive verdict in favor of Senegal’s Délégation générale à la promotion des pôles urbains (DGPU), dealing a […]