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The outgoing director of the French Development Agency (AFD) in Côte d’Ivoire, Adrien Haye, received a prestigious national honor on his departure from the country. The ceremony, held on July…
AFG Capital Ltd has announced its pivotal role in Gabon’s highly successful re-entry into the international sovereign bond market after a prolonged absence. Serving as the government’s exclusive financial advisor,…
Mali: the plight of Kouakourou’s displaced amid rising insecurity Local correspondent Saturday, August 1, 2026 “When we arrived in Mopti, they settled us in a school. We were given plenty…
Mudryk’s doping ban lifted immediately by Premier League authorities In 2024, a trace amount of meldonium—a banned substance—was detected in Mudryk during a routine anti-doping test, resulting in a four-year…
The political landscape in Haut-Katanga has taken a significant turn with the appointment of Raphaël Katebe Katoto, brother of influential businessman Moïse Katumbi, as President Félix Tshisekedi’s special envoy to…
Chelsea avoids points deduction in transfer ban appeal Chelsea FC has successfully appealed a harsh penalty that initially included a six-point deduction, securing instead a suspended transfer ban. The Football…
Togo professors promoted after campus unrest The long-awaited resolution has arrived. Several weeks after a campus protest shook the University of Lomé, the government has officially announced the promotion of…
In a formal address marking the 27th anniversary of His Majesty King Mohammed VI’s accession to the Moroccan throne, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio conveyed Washington’s unwavering commitment to…
Togo’s third public university begins operations with a strategic leadership appointment The University of Datcha has taken its first official steps toward becoming a hub of academic excellence in the…
Tchad and Burkina Faso unite to tackle rising terror threat As security challenges intensify across the Sahel, Tchad and Burkina Faso have taken a decisive step to reinforce their joint…
Civilian deaths linked to Africa Corps strikes in Mali spark outrage A leading human rights organization has accused Africa Corps, a Russian-backed military unit, of conducting unlawful airstrikes in central…
In a move driven by reciprocity, Taiwan has temporarily suspended the processing of visa applications submitted by Moroccan nationals. This decision follows reports indicating that Morocco has halted the issuance…