Russia appoints new ambassador to Benin
The Russian Federation has appointed a new ambassador to the Republic of Benin. President Vladimir Poutine signed a decree on July 21, 2026, officially designating Mikhail Alekseyevich Golovanov as Ambassador…
Ambitious bid for CAN 2032 faces scrutiny amid Sahel insecurity
Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger unite for joint 2032 Africa Cup of Nations bid The governments of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger have submitted a joint bid to host the…
Togo opposition raises concerns over suspected Africa Corps and Turkish forces in northern regions
Published today at 2:36 PM Reading time: 2 minutes. File generated on Read in the app Summarize Togo opposition voices unease over reported Africa Corps and Turkish troop presence in…
Burkina Faso’s leader condemns centuries of Arab slavery in Africa
International Burkina Faso’s leader condemns centuries of Arab slavery in Africa During a televised address, Burkina Faso’s President Ibrahim Traoré publicly denounced the centuries-old practice of slavery perpetrated by Arab…
Russian oil bypasses sanctions through Morocco’s ports
Recent investigations reveal a growing concern: Moroccan ports are emerging as pivotal transit points for Russian petroleum products, skirting international sanctions imposed after the Ukraine conflict. The North African nation…
Bénin and Morocco strengthen ties with renewed cooperation plans
Cotonou witnessed a significant diplomatic milestone as officials from the Republic of Bénin and the Kingdom of Morocco convened to review and elevate their bilateral partnership. During preparatory discussions ahead…
France appoints Emmanuelle Blatmann as next ambassador to Dakar
Since January 2024, Emmanuelle Blatmann has led the Africa desk at the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs. Now, at 46, she is set to take over from Christine…
Rabat hosts pivotal 2026 African maritime security summit with US partners
The bustling port city of Rabat is set to host the African Maritime Forces Summit (AMFS) 2026 from July 20 to 24, under the high patronage of the Royal Moroccan…
Niger leads un strategic review for Sahel stability
Niamey has initiated a pivotal diplomatic consultation requested by the United Nations, positioning itself at the heart of efforts to reshape the mandate of the UN Office for West Africa…
Kazakhstan and Morocco forge stronger economic ties as strategic partners
diplomacy Kazakhstan and Morocco forge stronger economic ties as strategic partners The Kazakh government seeks to import Moroccan goods directly, cutting out intermediaries to secure high-quality products from the North…
Senegal backs Macky Sall’s un bid in major political shift
The decision came just days after a historic meeting at the Palais de la République: Senegal will fully support Macky Sall’s candidacy for United Nations Secretary-General. President Bassirou Diomaye Faye’s…
Senegal backs macky sall’s un bid with renewed diplomacy
In a decisive diplomatic shift, Senegal has fully committed its foreign policy machinery to backing Macky Sall’s bid for the United Nations Secretary-General position. The announcement, made by the country’s…