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Storm alert delays France-Iraq World Cup kickoff in Philadelphia Football World Cup Thunderstorm alerts echoed across Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia as the French national team prepared for their high-stakes …
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Bénin revises national accounts base, GDP 2023 jumps by 25.2% The National Institute of Statistics and Demography (INStaD) has completed the rebasing of Benin’s national accounts, adopting 2023 as the …
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In a frank assessment of the current political climate, the President of the National Episcopal Conference of Congo (Cenco), Bishop Fulgence Muteba, has expressed strong reservations about the proposed constitutional …
Catholic bishop warns against referendum amid ongoing conflict in eastern DRC Read More
Niger and Benin edge closer to reopening borders after three-year standoff After three years of strained relations culminating in a complete border closure, Niger and Benin have signaled a potential …
Niger Benin border reopening talks reach breakthrough Read More
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded a critical mission in Dakar last month, addressing pressing debt sustainability concerns in Senegal. Led by mission chief Mercedes Vera Martin, the team engaged …
Senegal’s debt talks with IMF: key insights from recent negotiations Read More
amin mohamed to referee fifa world cup clash between argentina and austria Egyptian referee amin mohamed will take charge of the high-stakes fifa world cup 2026 fixture between argentina and …
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In a significant move to bolster global security, Morocco and India held a high-level anti-terrorism meeting in New Delhi on June 22, expanding their joint efforts to include shadowy financial …
Morocco and india strengthen counterterrorism ties in new delhi talks Read More
A joint expert committee has breathed new life into stalled negotiations between Bénin and Niger, raising hopes of a long-awaited border reopening. The panel’s findings address critical issues of security, …
Benin Niger border thaw sparks hope for economic revival Read More
African Politics Gabon and Mauritania push for a new francophone africa 119 views Libreville — On Monday, a high-level diplomatic exchange in Gabon’s capital underscored a pivotal moment for the …
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Human trafficking Cameroun dismantles human trafficking ring promising fake jobs abroad A sophisticated network lured young people with promises of lucrative overseas employment before trapping them in a brutal reality. …
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Cameroon’s leadership transition: Louis-Paul Motaze emerges as key vice-presidential contender As Cameroon braces for a potential shift in its political leadership, Finance Minister Louis-Paul Motaze is quietly positioning himself as …
Cameroon vice presidency race heats up as Louis-Paul Motaze gains momentum Read More
Morocco’s 2024 census exposes electoral map flaws ahead of 2026 vote The rapid urbanization revealed by Morocco’s 2024 population census is reshaping the country’s electoral landscape, raising critical questions about …
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