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After spending over two years in Morocco since stepping down from office in March 2024, former Senegalese President Macky Sall is set to return to Dakar on July 17 for …
Macky sall meets bassirou diomaye faye in Dakar july 17 over un role Read More
French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu embarks on a landmark state visit to Rabat this week, marking his first official foreign trip since assuming office. The high-level delegation, comprising twelve key …
French prime minister sets stage for strategic Morocco visit Read More
A decade after his initial departure, Lucas Digne is poised to make a stunning comeback to Paris Saint-Germain, reuniting with his international teammates and the club he once called home. …
Lucas Digne set for surprise return to PSG after decade away Read More
Cameroon’s Minister of Cults, Paul Atanga Nji, announced on July 8, 2026, the forthcoming closure of 1,400 nascent churches across the nation. He cited “persistent administrative irregularities” as the primary …
Cameroon prepares to shut down 1,400 new churches Read More
Les rebelles du M23 à Kibumba Political analyst Christian Moleka recently offered a critical assessment of Kinshasa’s military and diplomatic responses to the protracted conflict in the Eastern Democratic Republic …
DRC’s eastern conflict: military failures undermine diplomatic progress, expert asserts Read More
During the Democratic Republic of Congo’s tenure as president of the United Nations Security Council, Thérèse Kayikwamba Wagner, the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation, and La Francophonie, …
DRC champions responsible natural resource management for global peace at un Security Council Read More
The core issues July 12, 2026: Ousmane Sonko, the National Assembly President, publicly accused President Bassirou Diomaye Faye of deviating from Pastef’s core commitments during an address in Touba. Public …
Senegal’s political rift: Sonko challenges president Faye, sparking government crisis Read More
Key takeaways Dates: The African Economic Conference took place from July 10 to 12, 2026, in Abidjan. Organizers: Co-hosted by the African Development Bank (AfDB), UNDP, and OECD. Launch: The …
Abidjan hosts African economic conference, launches new chief economists’ network Read More
Key facts 59 fatalities: death toll from flooding in Côte d’Ivoire since mid-May 2026, including over 20 in Attécoubé 5 targeted zones: Nématoulaye, Djéné écaré, Santé 3, Cité Fairmont, and …
Massive demolition drive in Abidjan after deadly floods Read More
Paul Atanga Nji, a prominent figure in Cameroon’s government, consistently demonstrates a unique blend of state leadership and profound personal faith. As the nation’s Minister of State, he is often …
Cameroon’s minister of state and faith: Paul Atanga Nji’s pious diplomacy Read More
Pourquoi le match France-Espagne est considéré comme “la finale avant l’heure” de cette Coupe du monde 2026 Pour la troisième fois en autant de compétitions différentes sur les trois dernières …
Pourquoi le match France-Espagne est considéré comme “la finale avant l’heure” de cette Coupe du monde 2026 Read More
International french prime minister’s diplomatic mission in Morocco strengthens bilateral ties French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu meets Moroccan officials in Rabat French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu embarks on a landmark …
French prime minister’s diplomatic mission in Morocco strengthens bilateral ties Read More