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During a recent cabinet meeting in Kinshasa, President Félix Tshisekedi outlined key outcomes from his official visit to Egypt, held June 10-11, 2026. The diplomatic mission, conducted at the invitation …
Military cooperation between DRC and Egypt boosts Congolese army training Read More
Politique Gabon’s democratic reforms face administrative hurdles Libreville, Sunday, June 14, 2026 – With less than two weeks remaining until the deadline for political parties to comply with new legislation, …
Gabon’s democratic reforms face administrative hurdles Read More
New policy offers return pathway for Burkinabè nationals abroad The President of Faso, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, has delivered a decisive statement regarding the return of Burkinabè citizens currently living in …
Burkina Faso opens doors to exiles with conditions for justice Read More
President Romuald Wadagni sets the tone for a results-driven administration In a decisive move to establish his leadership style, President Romuald Wadagni of the Republic of Bénin convened his inaugural …
Benin’s new governance approach demands absolute alignment between words and actions Read More
African Politics Gabon’s new diplomacy: Oligui Nguema’s vision for african sovereignty 165 No comment Libreville, Saturday, June 13, 2026 — As Africa undergoes significant geopolitical shifts, Gabon is redefining its …
Gabon’s new diplomacy: Oligui Nguema’s vision for african sovereignty Read More
Niger has enacted sweeping legal changes that redefine the country’s stance on same-sex relations and LGBTQIA+ activism. The new penal code, quietly adopted in February under the current military leadership, …
New penalties for homosexuality in Niger spark regional debate Read More
At just 18 years old, Ayyoub Bouaddi, a rising star nurtured by LOSC Lille, finds himself at the center of a high-stakes summer transfer saga. Despite his club’s determination to …
Ayyoub Bouaddi eyes PSG over Arsenal in transfer race Read More
The Argentine government has formally requested Morocco’s support for Rafael Grossi’s candidacy to succeed António Guterres as United Nations Secretary-General. This diplomatic overture was made during the eighth session of …
Argentina seeks Morocco’s backing for Rafael Grossi’s un leadership bid Read More
In an effort to enhance fiscal responsibility, Nigerien authorities have approved the elimination of multiple administrative units directly linked to the Office of the President and the Prime Minister’s Cabinet. …
Niger implements cost-cutting measures to streamline state expenditures Read More
The Kingdom of Morocco and the Argentine Republic have reaffirmed the strength of their bilateral economic partnership and shared political perspectives on key regional and global issues during the eighth …
Maroc argentina strengthen economic ties at joint commission meeting Read More
The Mobile Brigade for Economic Control and Fraud Repression (BMCRF) has intensified its efforts to curb the unjustified surge in cement prices plaguing Burkina Faso’s construction sector. The authority is …
Burkina Faso tackles cement price surge with strict controls Read More
The capital city of Mali, Bamako, is gripped by palpable unease following the release of a new video by the Support Group for Islam and Muslims (JNIM) on the evening …
Escalating tensions in Bamako after JNIM video release Read More