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The transition of leadership within the African and Malagasy Council for Higher Education (CAMES) was formalized as the outgoing president, Dr Diaka Sidibé, passed the torch to the incoming leader, …
Gabon takes the lead of CAMES to drive academic excellence and transformation Read More
Following his official inauguration on May 24, President Romuald Wadagni launched an extensive regional tour. His travels took him to Nigeria, Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso, Togo, Côte d’Ivoire, and Sénégal, …
Benin shifts strategy toward the Alliance of Sahel States Read More
The political landscape in Senegal is currently observing a significant shift, prompting questions about the potential implications for the nation’s opposition. As dynamics evolve between prominent figures Ousmane Sonko and …
Senegal’s political landscape: will opposition gain from sonko-faye dynamics? Read More
Germany faces Ivory Coast in FIFA World Cup 2026 Group E encounter Match preview and live updates Saturday, 20 June 2026 ‧ FIFA World Cup – Group Stage The highly …
Germany prepares for ivory coast clash in world cup 2026 group e Read More
Bénin On Friday, June 19, 2026, the National Assembly of Bénin officially passed the rectified finance law for the 2026 fiscal year. The legislation received unanimous support from all members …
Benin parliament approves updated 2026 national budget Read More
In a high-level meeting held in Addis Ababa, Mohamed Arrouchi, the Kingdom’s Permanent Representative to the African Union and the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), sat down with Claver Gatete, …
Morocco and ECA bolster partnership for continental growth and integration Read More
During a high-level diplomatic visit to Rabat on Friday, June 19, 2026, Burundi once again confirmed its steadfast commitment to Morocco’s territorial integrity. This position was formally expressed following a …
Burundi reaffirms unwavering support for Moroccan sovereignty over the Sahara Read More
The government of Bénin has formally extended its support to the people of Niger following the security incidents that occurred on Thursday, June 18, 2026, near the Diori-Hamani International Airport …
Benin stands in solidarity with Niger following Niamey airport attack Read More
M23 rebels in Bukavu on February 20, 2025 During a live discussion on Thursday hosted by journalist Stanis Bujakera Tshiamala, opposition figure and former Vice-Prime Minister José Makila Sumanda delivered …
Tshisekedi, not Kabila, responsible for M23’s return, asserts José Makila Read More
Libreville – The African continent has reached a pivotal milestone in its pursuit of universal electricity access. With over 50 million individuals now connected across 40 nations, the ambitious “Mission …
Africa’s energy transformation: mission 300 connects millions, Gabon joins the movement Read More
The African Development Bank (AfDB) Group is meticulously refining its strategic roadmap for Burkina Faso. From May 4 to 8, 2026, a delegation led by Lamin Barrow, Director General for …
Afdb shapes future strategy for Burkina Faso development Read More
Bénin Bénin: L’Anracs détruit 95 kg de cocaïne et d’importantes quantités de stupéfiants à Ouidah Bénin’s steadfast commitment to combating organized crime was powerfully demonstrated on Thursday, June 18, 2026, …
Bénin’s anracs publicly destroys 95 kg of cocaine and vast drug quantities in ouidah Read More