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Benin and Burkina Faso launch coordinated anti-terror operation at Koualou border As the specter of terrorism continues to threaten regional stability in West Africa, the Armed Forces of Benin and …
Joint military operation against terrorism at the Benin-Burkina Faso border Read More
Sébastien Lecornu’s inaugural overseas trip as France’s new Prime Minister is more than a routine courtesy call—it’s a calculated statement of intent. His itinerary, from Doha to Rabat, signals which …
Lecornu’s maiden diplomatic mission: Doha and Rabat set the tone for France’s strategic priorities Read More
Following France’s stunning exit from the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Didier Deschamps raised eyebrows by questioning the referee’s competence during Tuesday’s dramatic 0-2 semi-final loss to Spain. His counterpart, Luis …
France-spain world cup controversy: de la fuente fires back at deschamps over refereeing Read More
An unprecedented political moment is unfolding in Senegal as the nation gears up for a landmark encounter this Friday, July 17, 2026. Former President Macky Sall has confirmed he will …
Senegal president meeting to discuss un leadership bid Read More
french prime minister’s first foreign visits to qatar and Morocco Share Share Whatsapp LinkedIn Mail messenger today at 09:09 BFM Baptiste Farge Share French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has embarked …
French prime minister’s first foreign visits to qatar and Morocco Read More
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has solidified its position as an indispensable link in the global supply chains for critical minerals. With vast underground reserves of cobalt, copper, lithium, …
The democratic republic of Congo’s strategic minerals: forging a path to industrial power Read More
A recent joint portfolio review conducted in Yaoundé on July 14, 2026, between the Cameroonian government and the African Development Bank (AfDB) has unveiled a critical financial vulnerability for Cameroon. …
Cameroon’s 292 billion fcfa afdb funding at risk due to project delays Read More
Parliamentary scrutiny begins on DRC’s 2027-2030 military modernization law The National Assembly of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has launched the review process for the 2027-2030 military programming …
DRC parliament kicks off review of 2027-2030 military programming bill Read More
Economie Cameroon’s government launches major offensive against illicit gold trade The Cameroonian government is stepping up its fight against illegal gold trade. A crucial working session was held this Tuesday, …
Cameroon’s government launches major offensive against illicit gold trade Read More
World • Senegal Living in fear: Senegal’s LGBTQ+ community faces harsher penalties and seeks refuge abroad Report Family rejection, suffocating climate, fear of arrest… Since penalties for same-sex relations were …
Living in fear: Senegal’s LGBTQ+ community faces harsher penalties and seeks refuge abroad Read More
After more than a year of escalating tensions, Mali and Algeria have finally restored full diplomatic relations. The surprise announcement came last Friday, catching many off guard as no prior …
Mali Algeria thaw sparks debate on political vs military solutions Read More
In New York, on the sidelines of the High-Level Political Forum (HLPF), the African Union’s permanent mission hosted the presentation of a joint OECD-OIF/IFDD report focusing on access to ecological …
Gabon pushes for a global climate finance overhaul in New York Read More