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Prime Minister Rimtalba Jean Emmanuel Ouédraogo welcomed a delegation from the Inter-African Federation of Insurance Brokers (FIAC) on Tuesday, June 9, 2026. The group, led by its interim President, Vakaramoko…
The University of Lomé (UL) is expanding its global footprint by entering into a significant framework agreement with Creighton University. The partnership with the Jesuit institution, based in Omaha, Nebraska,…
In a significant expansion of its aerial capabilities, Bamako has officially integrated a Russian-manufactured Orion drone into its fleet. While the transitional authorities celebrate this as a crucial milestone in…
A significant political and media stir has been ignited by the Malian transitional authorities’ recent declaration of substantial financial rewards. These incentives, potentially reaching two billion CFA francs, are offered…
The President of the Republic of Bénin, Romuald Wadagni, has commenced an official working visit today, traveling to Sénégal, Mali, and Guinée-Bissau. This diplomatic mission represents a proactive step in…
Faure Gnassingbé leads high-level push for peace in eastern DRC In Lomé, Togolese President Faure Gnassingbé, acting as the African Union (AU) Mediator for the crisis in the eastern Democratic…
Gabon: the strategic shift at Kobe-Kobe Following the official inauguration of the Kobe-Kobe deep-water port construction on Gabon’s Atlantic coast, President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema convened a strategic meeting in…
The judicial system in Bamako has handed down a severe verdict against Lieutenant-Colonel Yann V., a French officer stationed at the embassy. Following nearly a year of incarceration, the soldier…
Gabon experienced a significant deterioration in its fiscal balance during 2025, with the budget deficit climbing to 5.3% of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP). This figure represents a sharp increase…
The legal authorities in South Africa have pushed back their ruling on Kemi Seba‘s bail application until June 18, 2026. The Pan-Africanist activist, who has been held in Pretoria since…
On June 7 and 8, 2026, the Togolese capital served as the primary venue for a high-level strategic summit focused on the persistent instability in the eastern République démocratique du…
« Musuminyina katu wabula », a Luba proverb meaning “he who perseveres always achieves his goal,” perfectly describes the current mindset of José Mpanda Kabangu. The Minister of Posts and…