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Côte d’Ivoire’s JOURIE 2026 kicks off with digital education revolution Abidjan, July 21, 2026 — The Open Days for Research and Innovation in Education (JOURIE 2026) launched Tuesday at the…
The bustling port city of Rabat is set to host the African Maritime Forces Summit (AMFS) 2026 from July 20 to 24, under the high patronage of the Royal Moroccan…
Mysticism meets justice in Mali’s high-profile coup plot trial The trial of military officers and civilians accused of plotting to overthrow Mali’s transitional government took an extraordinary turn in Bamako…
Conrad Gbaguidi tipped for Bénin’s mediator role at CES bureau The installation of the new bureau of the Economic and Social Council (CES) of Bénin, scheduled for Wednesday, July 22,…
Arsenal has initiated direct talks with Newcastle United regarding a potential transfer for Brazilian midfield sensation Bruno Guimaraes. The 28-year-old international has reportedly expressed his desire to leave the Magpies…
Niamey has initiated a pivotal diplomatic consultation requested by the United Nations, positioning itself at the heart of efforts to reshape the mandate of the UN Office for West Africa…
mayo-tsanaga crisis: boko haram’s devastation and state inaction Over 50 abandoned villages, thousands displaced, and a state that turns a blind eye Boko Haram’s terrorism is no longer a distant…
diplomacy Kazakhstan and Morocco forge stronger economic ties as strategic partners The Kazakh government seeks to import Moroccan goods directly, cutting out intermediaries to secure high-quality products from the North…
Northern Mali plunged into chaos after devastating attack on military convoy A brutal ambush on a Malian army and Russian-affiliated Africa Corps convoy near Tabrichat on July 18 has left…
pilot announces wrong world cup winner to passengers mid-flight A seemingly harmless announcement turned a celebratory flight into a tense moment when a pilot mistakenly declared Argentina the winner of…
The decision came just days after a historic meeting at the Palais de la République: Senegal will fully support Macky Sall’s candidacy for United Nations Secretary-General. President Bassirou Diomaye Faye’s…
The President of Gabon, Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, has embarked on a three-day state visit to France, marking his second official trip to the European nation since assuming office. This…