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The past five years have seen a sharp rise in gold shipments from African nations to Dubai, yet questions linger about the true beneficiaries of this trade. While Cameroon’s official …
Gold export to dubai what central african republic stands to lose Read More
Togo mourns iconic media figure Eugène Atigan Togo’s media and cultural landscape is in mourning following the passing of Eugène Kossi Atigan-Ameti, widely known as Eugène Atigan, on June 3, …
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Morocco’s dam strategy: a cornerstone of water independence Under the visionary leadership of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, Morocco has transformed its dam infrastructure into a fundamental pillar of water …
Morocco’s water sovereignty: how dams reshape national resilience Read More
Benin Benin appoints Claudy Siar as Special Advisor to the President for Culture The renowned media personality and former host of Couleurs Tropicales on RFI has been named Special Advisor …
Benin culture role for Claudy Siar announced Read More
In an unprecedented move, the city of Bordeaux has taken a decisive step toward addressing colonial-era cultural restitution by rejecting a bequest of 53 artworks from multiple African countries, including …
Bordeaux sets legal precedent for gabonese art restitution Read More
Across Africa, escalating debt obligations have reached a critical juncture. Between 2021 and 2023, debt repayments outpaced education spending for the first time ever. By 2024, nearly 18% of public …
Bénin’s bold move: turning sovereign debt into a strategic asset Read More
Leader Pays Back Emotional Tribute to Beloved Spiritual Guide The president of Senegal’s Pastef party, Ousmane Sonko, expressed profound sorrow following the passing of Serigne Cheikh Saliou Mbacké, a revered …
Senegalese politician mourns spiritual leader serigne cheikh saliou mbacke Read More
At the age of a century, Me Abdoulaye Wade remains a towering figure in Senegalese politics. This Friday, May 29, 2026, marks the centenary of his birth—a milestone celebrated by …
Ousmane sonko honors abdoulaye wade at 100 years old Read More
In the bustling neighborhoods of N’Djamena, a disturbing trend has taken root. Street vendors push carts overflowing with scrap metal, shouting a phrase that has become synonymous with a growing …
N’Djamena faces the hidden danger of ‘hadid kilo’ child exploitation Read More
Displaced families struggle with Tabaski celebrations in Bamako In Bamako, families displaced from the Faladiè market are preparing for Tabaski under harsh conditions, months after the site was evacuated. The …
Tabaski celebrations marred by displacement in Bamako Read More
Chad N’Djamena tackles urban chaos amid persistent poverty In N’Djamena, addressing urban disorder highlights a critical challenge: combating deep-rooted poverty to prevent ineffective, short-lived crackdowns. N’Djamena’s municipal authorities have made …
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An extraordinary account has emerged from Joseph Figueira, the Belgo-Portuguese researcher detained in the Central African Republic two years ago. His harrowing experience, marked by uncertainty and severe hardship, unfolded …
Joseph figueira’s ordeal in centrafrican detention: a survivor’s account Read More