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Historic breakthrough in West African border dispute Senegal and Gambia have reached a definitive resolution in their long-standing border disagreement, signing a permanent agreement to finalise the demarcation of their…
Sixty-six years ago, Côte d’Ivoire claimed its place among sovereign nations under the visionary leadership of President Félix Houphouët-Boigny. This milestone anniversary, celebrated around the nation’s tricolor flag, serves as…
The President of Gabon, Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, arrived in Abidjan on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, to attend the 66th anniversary celebrations of Côte d’Ivoire’s independence. His official visit underscores…
The newly established Steering Committee for Côte d’Ivoire’s National Energy Pact convened its inaugural session on August 4, 2026, at the SCIAM building in Abidjan. Led by Dr. Souleymane DIARRASSOUBA,…
In a surprising shift within Senegal’s political landscape, Lansana Gagny Sakho, a respected technocrat once closely aligned with Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, has publicly distanced himself from the government’s economic…
Un mémorandum confidentiel de l’AIEA datant de 2009 révélait que l’uranium congolais partait vers la Chine via les exportations de cobalt. Quinze ans plus tard, aucune mesure diplomatique n’a été…
Spain urges allies to avoid blaming Morocco amidst Ceuta migration influx The EU shifts focus to counter disinformation rather than confronting Rabat Politique Spain has implored other European governments to…
African Politics Gabon’s president in Abidjan: a new chapter for regional diplomacy By Editor-in-Chief August 5, 2026 81 No comment Libreville, August 5, 2026 — President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema’s…
A significant development has unfolded within the ranks of the Cameroonian military, marked by a key promotion recently enacted by President Paul Biya. This strategic advancement highlights ongoing adjustments within…
Gabon’s extractive industries experienced a mixed start to 2026. Overall sector activity contracted by 2.9%, primarily due to a downturn in hydrocarbons. Conversely, the manganese segment demonstrated continued upward momentum.…
Union Saint-Gilloise played out a captivating 3-3 draw against Bodo Glimt in the third qualifying round of the Champions League on Tuesday in Brussels. The Belgian side notably conceded three…
Human Rights Watch has released a damning report on recent airstrikes conducted by Africa Corps in Kyrnia, located in the Mopti region of Mali. The strikes, which occurred on June…