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Abidjan, July 15, 2026 — On Monday, July 20, 2026, at 10:00 AM, the Minister of Planning and Development, Souleymane Diarrassouba, will take center stage at the Government Meetings, a…
The presidents of Togo and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé and Floribert Anzuluni, respectively, held talks in the capital city Pya on July 14. The meeting…
The French National Day was marked by a strong statement from Senegal, as Minister Moussa Sarr outlined the country’s vision for a renewed partnership with Paris. Speaking during the celebrations,…
Opposition march sparks fresh feud within ruling coalition in the Democratic Republic of Congo Tensions within the Democratic Republic of Congo’s ruling alliance have intensified following the announcement of a…
Summarize Share Ousmane Sonko Bassirou Diomaye Faye In a sweeping move to reinforce cohesion within their ranks, Senegal’s political leadership is undergoing significant restructuring. President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and opposition…
Following the landmark success of an initial wave of repatriations, Bénin is embarking on another pivotal phase. By officially establishing a National Scientific Committee on July 14, 2026, Cotonou is…
As the shadow of terrorism looms over the fragile borderlands of West Africa, Benin and Burkina Faso have taken a decisive step forward. The long-awaited military cooperation between the two…
End of Moroccan scholarships for Burkinabè students reflects military regime’s hostility toward education The abrupt cancellation of scholarships for Burkinabè students pursuing higher education in Morocco marks a new low…
Gabon’s government has officially inaugurated budget conferences in Libreville this week, marking a critical phase in drafting the 2027 Finance Bill (PLF). The move aligns with the national budget preparation…
Joint anti-terrorism push by Bénin and Burkina Faso forces at koualou border In response to the escalating terrorist threat jeopardizing sub-regional stability, the Béninois Armed Forces and the Burkinabè army…
In one of his first major diplomatic moves as Prime Minister, Sébastien Lecornu has embarked on a carefully planned trip to two key allies: the State of Qatar and the…
France vs Spain: referee controversy sparks post-match debate The French national team’s World Cup journey came to an abrupt end on Tuesday as they suffered a 0-2 defeat to Spain…