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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Gabon has broken its silence in response to the rapidly deteriorating security situation in the Middle East. In an official statement released this week,…
After settling in Morocco following his departure from office two and a half years ago, former Senegalese President Macky Sall will visit Dakar on July 17, where he will be…
Football fans in Senegal remain stunned following the Lions of Teranga‘s unexpected exit from the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with growing calls for accountability within the Senegalese Football Federation (FSF).…
The ownership structure of the Banque internationale pour le commerce et l’industrie de Côte d’Ivoire (BICICI) continues to evolve. Three years after BNP Paribas exited and local investors took control,…
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…