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Burkina Faso diplomats leave Paris amid strained relations with France The Burkina Faso government’s decision to terminate its diplomatic ties with France has led to the closure of its embassy…
Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire – July 14, 2026 The second edition of the International Skilled Professions and Competencies Forum (FIMEC) will take place on July 15-16 in Abidjan, with the aim…
Key facts Provisional toll: 24 fatalities and 36 injuries among 69 passengers and crew Location: Touba-Biankouma route, near Bafingdala village, Bafing region (northwest) Time: Monday, July 13, 2026, around 11:30…
The Ethiopian capital, Addis-Abeba, witnessed a high-stakes diplomatic and economic showcase on Monday, July 13, 2026, as Benin’s President Romuald Wadagni embarked on a tightly scheduled visit to strengthen bilateral…
The Franco-Benin activist Kemi Seba, currently held in South Africa, will have to wait until 11 August 2026 for his legal proceedings. The South African judiciary has granted Benin’s request…
In a significant political transition, Ousmane Diagne has been appointed as the new President of Senegal’s Constitutional Council. The decision, formalized through a presidential decree dated July 13, comes as…
In a significant geopolitical development, ministers and heads of delegation from the Process of Atlantic African States (PEAA) convened in Bénin on Monday, July 13, 2026. This pivotal gathering laid…
Senegal’s 2026 World Cup exit: who bears the blame? The 2026 World Cup campaign for the Lions de la Teranga concluded in profound disappointment, marking a tumultuous journey that saw…
In significant Burkina Faso news, the twelve Burkinabè diplomats previously stationed in France have concluded their mission, returning to Ouagadougou. This move, confirmed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, signifies…
In the wake of recent public remarks by Ousmane Sonko, leader of the Pastef party, against President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, prominent political figure Ass Abdourahmane Diouf has delivered a scathing…
Le président sénégalais Macky Sall sera reçu le 17 juillet prochain par le chef de l'État Bassirou Diomaye Faye dans le cadre de sa candidature au poste de secrétaire général…
France’s new leadership makes first diplomatic overture in the Maghreb French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu is set to embark on a landmark state visit to Rabat on Wednesday, July 15,…