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A late July 2026 diplomatic incident in Dakar has thrust Mauritania’s carefully calibrated stance on the Western Sahara conflict back into the spotlight. As Morocco and its regional partners navigate…
When analysts examine the ties between Morocco and Senegal, one critical factor often overlooked is the land in between: Western Sahara… and most notably, Mauritania. This observation comes from Mauritanian…
Yopougon hosts groundbreaking national week to honor women’s contributions In a historic move ahead of Côte d’Ivoire’s 66th independence anniversary, the Femme Ivoirienne en Politique (FIP) organization launched the country’s…
The non-governmental organisation Human Rights Watch has accused the Russian paramilitary group Africa Corps of carrying out an airstrike in the village of Kyrnia, located in Mali’s Mopti region, which…
Concluding his series of important courtesy calls in the holy city of Touba, the esteemed President of the National Assembly, Mr. Ousmane Sonko, engaged in significant dialogues. His itinerary included…
PolitiqueRépublique démocratique du Congo “Le chaos sécuritaire favorise un projet géopolitique” PolitiqueRépublique démocratique du Congo The persistent security challenges in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo extend beyond mere military…
Europe’s football governing body draws a line in the sand The global football landscape has been shaken by an unprecedented decision from European football’s governing body. In a decisive move,…
The national discourse in Côte d’Ivoire is currently shaped by significant judicial proceedings involving the Democratic Party of Côte d’Ivoire – African Democratic Rally (PDCI-RDA), alongside crucial economic discussions. These…
Porto-Novo Inaugurates Benin’s Senate: A Shift from Unicameral to Bicameral Governance The historic Palais des Gouverneurs in Porto-Novo has become the epicenter of a landmark moment for Benin’s democratic evolution.…
When Lucas Chevalier arrived at Paris Saint-Germain a year ago, he was hailed as France’s future national team goalkeeper. However, a profoundly disappointing season saw him overlooked for the World…
State Visit Overview President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema of Gabon arrived yesterday in Banjul, Gambia’s bustling capital, for an official four-day state visit. Welcomed warmly by Gambian President Adama Barrow,…
The Chad-Cameroon pipeline has become a steady revenue stream for Cameroon’s public finances. Between 2020 and 2025, the Cameroonian Treasury collected 222.2 billion Central African CFA francs (FCFA) in transit…