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The decision by Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger to leave the International Criminal Court (ICC) marks more than a diplomatic shift—it signals a fundamental challenge to the very foundations of…
The President of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Félix Tshisekedi, has formally endorsed the organization of a nationwide inclusive, peaceful, and constitutional dialogue. This landmark announcement followed a key meeting…
Traoré Amidou officially assumed his role as the new director general of Côte d’Ivoire Énergies (CI-ENERGIES) on Friday, July 24, 2026, during a handover ceremony led by Yves Konan, the…
Inside the PDCI party turmoil: legal storm brewing around Tidjane Thiam Alain Aka Côte d’Ivoire Correspondent Tidjane Thiam Parti Démocratique de Côte d’Ivoire (PDCI) The Democratic Party of Côte d’Ivoire…
The state visit of President Oligui Nguema to France has reshaped the future of Gabon-France relations, marking a definitive break from past practices. After 42 years without a high-level diplomatic…
If Burkina Faso truly met nearly all of its grain needs as government reports suggest, the proof wouldn’t come from state announcements—it would come from the people themselves, visible in…
The government of Bénin has intensified its stance against employers failing to comply with the Salaire Minimum Interprofessionnel Garanti (SMIG), which is legally set at 52,000 FCFA. Despite this regulation,…
Flags of Morocco and Mali © DR New Morocco-Mali vocational training hub inaugurated in Bamako The Mohammed VI Complex for Vocational Training in Bamako has officially been handed over to…
US mulls strikes against jihadist groups in Mali amid Africa Corps struggles The Trump administration is weighing the possibility of launching military strikes against the Group for the Support of…
The highly anticipated Champions League Group B showdown between Strasbourg and Galatasaray is set for the evening of December 15, 2026, at 8:00 PM local time. Fans worldwide are gearing…
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has delivered a stark warning: Niger’s border closures have cost the state over 117 billion West African CFA francs in lost customs revenue. This financial…
A significant political development is unfolding in Bénin. Former Head of State Thomas Boni Yayi, who had long stood against the establishment of the parliamentary upper house, has now declared…