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L’IA au service du terrorisme : comment Boko Haram réduit ses effectifs grâce aux chatbots Une étude de l’université de Cambridge affirme que Boko Haram exploite plusieurs plateformes d’intelligence artificielle …
L’IA au service du terrorisme : comment Boko Haram réduit ses effectifs grâce aux chatbots Read MoreFilmmaker warns of Cameroon’s inevitable chaos without President Biya A prominent Cameroonian filmmaker has painted a stark picture of the nation’s future, arguing that the absence of President Biya would …
Filmmaker warns of Cameroon’s inevitable chaos without president biya Read More
The judge in charge of urgent matters at the Senegal Supreme Court announced being incompetent to rule on Ousmane Sonko’s status as a deputy, asserting that this issue falls under …
Senegal courts avoid ruling on sonko’s parliamentary seat dispute Read More
economic news Gabon 2027: pioneering results-based budgeting for economic transformation 103 Libreville, July 16, 2026 — Gabon is on the verge of launching one of the most ambitious budgetary reforms …
Gabon 2027: pioneering results-based budgeting for economic transformation Read More
The Olympic de Marseille squad touched down at Félix Houphouët-Boigny International Airport in Abidjan-Port Bouët on a sunny Wednesday, greeted by vibrant traditional dances, rhythmic drumbeats, and a roaring crowd …
Ivorian tourism gets olympic boost with Marseille arrival Read More
The Autonomous Port of Abidjan has reaffirmed its commitment to deepening economic ties with Ouagadougou, Bamako, and Niamey, as announced in mid-July. This strategic move aims to bolster the port’s …
Abidjan port strengthens trade ties with three Sahel capitals Read More
A major milestone has been reached in Côte d’Ivoire’s digital transformation journey. Satellite internet pioneer Starlink, founded by Elon Musk, has officially received authorization to operate within the country. The …
Starlink launches in Côte d’Ivoire to bridge digital divide Read More
New legal challenge targets Ousmane Sonko over Touba comments The controversy surrounding Ousmane Sonko’s remarks about Touba has escalated into the courts. A descendant of Serigne Touba has formally petitioned …
Legal action launched over sonko’s remarks on touba Read More
Ouagadougou appelle l’UA à des «réformes objectives et courageuses» On Wednesday, July 15, Burkina Faso’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Karamoko Jean Marie Traoré, hosted Mahamoud Ali Youssouf, the President of …
Ouagadougou urges african union for objective and courageous reforms Read More
France and Morocco deepen strategic partnership in Rabat talks During an official visit to Rabat, French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu underscored the importance of elevating bilateral cooperation between France and …
France Morocco strengthen strategic ties during Rabat visit Read More
Washington has once again updated its global travel advisory, placing 23 countries at the highest risk level—”Do not travel.” Among these, the three Sahel nations forming the Alliance of Sahel …
Us warns against travel to Sahel amid escalating terror threats Read More
French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu (left) and Moroccan counterpart Aziz Akhannouch at a press conference in Rabat following high-level talks French-Moroccan relations have reached a new zenith after Prime Minister …
French Morocco relations strengthen with historic partnership Read More