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Canary Islands Parliament honors outgoing Moroccan consul The President of the Canary Islands Parliament, Astrid Pérez, commended Fatiha El Kamouri’s four-year tenure as Morocco’s consul in the archipelago, highlighting strengthened …
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Burkina Faso’s educational reform raises questions amid global tensions The recent arrest of a foreign fighter in Ukraine has reignited discussions about the recruitment of African nationals into overseas conflicts. …
Russian language in Burkina Faso schools sparks debate over Moscow ties Read More
Reports emerging from northern Mali on Saturday, July 4, 2026, indicate a significant escalation in military activities around Anefis, a locality of critical strategic importance situated on the vital corridor …
Mali faces dual security challenges as rebels claim anefis, prison attacked near Bamako Read More
UK pledges $26m for eastern DRC Ebola response, urges safe humanitarian access amid conflict Photo d’illustration Santé Samedi 4 juillet 2026 – 12:55 The ongoing Ebola epidemic across Nord-Kivu, Sud-Kivu, …
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In a bold strategic move, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye of Sénégal has announced the creation of a new political formation aimed at consolidating support for his administration. The revelation came …
Senegal president diomaye faye unveils new political party amid rising tensions Read More
Gabon officially launched its National Human Development Report (RNDH 2026) on Friday, July 3rd, in Libreville. This marks the first edition of the report in two decades. Focused on the …
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Over a full day, fifteen journalists underwent crucial training covering vital subjects such as pre-reporting risk assessment, best practices during crisis situations, safeguarding sensitive data and sources, and effectively managing …
Enhancing journalist safety in Cameroon: a new training session in Yaoundé Read More
Economy Gabon: why fighting high prices won’t succeed in supermarkets By Editor-in-Chief July 3, 2026 116 No comment Libreville, July 3, 2026 — For years, the fight against rising living …
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A decision of profound symbolic weight has marked a significant shift in Burkina Faso’s strategic alliances. The transitional government, following a Council of Ministers meeting, issued a decree mandating the …
Burkina Faso: russian language in schools sparks debate over new geopolitical alignment Read More
Unveiled on Thursday, July 2, 2026, in Cotonou by Bénin Tourisme, EuroCham, and LuxDev, the ambitious “Les Nouveaux Chefs” (The New Chefs) project is poised to propel Béninese gastronomy onto …
Bénin’s culinary future: “The New Chefs” project elevates local gastronomy for tourism and youth employment Read More
A significant structural overhaul in Gabon’s public transportation sector has culminated in the creation of the Compagnie Nationale de Transport (CNT), emerging from the strategic merger of Trans’Urb and SOGATRA. …
Gabon unveils national transport company (CNT) to modernize public transit Read More
In Burkina Faso, the political landscape continues to generate considerable inquiry, particularly concerning the operational mechanisms within its most sensitive decision-making spheres. Over recent weeks, the extended absence of Commander …
The prolonged discretion of Oumarou Yabré prompts inquiries into Burkina Faso’s power dynamics Read More