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spain and Morocco agree to return irregular migrants to ceuta and melilla The latest migration surge in Ceuta has deepened cooperation between Spain and Morocco, with Brussels reaffirming the strategic …
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Gabon has successfully re-entered the international financial markets with a bond issuance of $920 million, equivalent to over 526 billion CFA francs. The operation underscores the country’s renewed investor confidence …
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The Minister of Planning and Development, Dr. Souleymane Diarrassouba, led a pivotal national workshop in Abidjan this week to validate the study for the National Territorial Planning Scheme (SNAT CI-2045). …
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Senegal’s political funds controversy: A long-standing practice comes under scrutiny Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko recently disclosed the existence of a 1.77 billion CFA franc political fund at the Primature, revealing …
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The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is escalating rapidly, with over 3,000 confirmed cases and nearly 1,500 fatalities reported by government health authorities. Aid organizations warn …
Ebola containment efforts intensified as borders remain open in DRC Read More
A historic political transition is underway in the Republic of Benin as the nation’s first-ever Senate convened its inaugural session today. The Upper House of Parliament, long a subject of …
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Human rightsDemocratic Republic of the Congo human rights violations escalate in eastern DRC despite legal protections 24/07/202624 july 2026 Escalating violence in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo continues to …
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Serigne Mountakha Mbacké calls for unity ahead of Magal 2026 in Touba Ahead of the grand Magal de Touba celebrations scheduled for Sunday, August 2, 2026, National Assembly President Ousmane …
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This week in Abidjan, Dr. Souleymane DIARRASSOUBA, Côte d’Ivoire’s Minister of Planning and Development, led a landmark national workshop to validate the study for the National Territorial Development Framework (SNAT …
Côte d’Ivoire advances with national territory planning for 2045 Read MoreThe coastal city of Grand-Bassam hosted a pivotal gathering on Thursday, July 30, 2026, as the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) convened a validation workshop for four thematic …
Ivory Coast unites stakeholders to boost sustainable blue economy Read More
Introduction of a new presidential aircraft amid mounting security concerns On Wednesday evening, viewers of Mali’s national broadcaster witnessed the unveiling of a state-of-the-art Boeing 737, designated for official travel …
Mali’s new presidential jet sparks debate amid security and economic challenges Read More
National territorial planning milestone validated in Côte d’Ivoire Under the leadership of Dr. Souleymane DIARRASSOUBA, Côte d’Ivoire’s Minister of Planning and Development, a major national workshop convened in Abidjan to …
Côte d’ivoire adopts landmark national territorial plan for 2045 Read More