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Canaries parliament honors moroccan consul’s diplomatic achievements The President of the Canary Islands Parliament, Astrid Pérez, formally recognized the outstanding contributions of Moroccan Consul General Fatiha El Kamouri during a…
Burkina Faso’s push to teach Russian in schools fuels geopolitical discourse An African fighter’s harrowing account of his experiences on the Ukrainian frontlines has reignited concerns about foreign recruitment in…
Reports emerging from northern Mali on Saturday, July 4, 2026, detail a significant military escalation around Anefis, a strategically vital town situated on the principal route connecting Gao to Kidal.…
Yesterday afternoon, the women of the Rassemblement pour le Gabon (RPG) set the tone for the heightened activity expected from the political party. Their gathering aimed to translate into concrete…
The announcement of a $200 million loan from the World Bank has sparked ambitious plans in Togo, aiming to connect the Port of Lomé to the Adétikopé Industrial Platform (PIA).…
international business Gabon: swiss accounts probe casts shadow over political finances by Editor-in-Chief July 3, 2026 111 No comments Libreville, July 3, 2026 — The political transition in Gabon has…
The government decides to introduce russian in the curriculum as a new diplomatic alliance forms In a move that underscores a significant shift in Burkina Faso’s strategic partnerships, the transitional…
The political landscape in Burkina Faso remains under close scrutiny, particularly concerning the inner workings of its most critical decision-making circles. In recent weeks, the prolonged absence of Commander Oumarou…
The escalating conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), particularly involving the government forces and the M23 rebel group backed by Rwanda, has intensified calls for an immediate…
International US and Chad deepen ties on security and economic fronts A high-level meeting between Frank Garcia and Mahamat Tahir Orozi underscored six decades of diplomatic collaboration. The United States…
Security Central African news Russian Wagner mercenaries flee Am-Dafock as Central African rebels launch decisive offensive In a stunning reversal of fortunes, Russian mercenaries from the Wagner Group have been…
Celebrating Africa’s cultural diversity through traditional masks The political capital of Bénin, Porto-Novo, is gearing up to host the next edition of the renowned Festival des Masques, scheduled for July…