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Mjällby makes history with first Champions League win Swedish champions Mjällby delivered a stunning debut in European competition, thrashing Gibraltar’s Lincoln Red Imps 3-0 in the first leg of their …
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Nine months after their arrest during a tense electoral period, six local leaders of Ivory Coast’s historic PDCI-RDA party have been released. The decision came on Monday, July 20, 2026, …
Ivory coast pdci leaders freed after nine months detention Read More
Activist Aba Oumar’s detention raises concerns over human rights violations in Bangui In a disturbing escalation of tensions in the Central African Republic, activist Aba Oumar has been detained by …
Central African Republic: activist detained in Bangui after alleged abduction by Russian mercenaries Read More
The Republic of Bénin and the Kingdom of Morocco have expressed mutual satisfaction with the progress of their bilateral cooperation, reaffirming their shared commitment to deepen and diversify it further. …
Bénin and Morocco strengthen ties in key sectors Read More
At the helm of the Africa desk within France’s Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs since January 2024, Emmanuelle Blatmann, aged 46, is set to take over from Christine Fagès …
France appoints Emmanuelle Blatmann as ambassador to Dakar Read MoreCôte d’Ivoire’s digital education transformation takes center stage at JOURIE 2026 Abidjan, July 21, 2026 — The nation’s educational landscape is undergoing a digital revolution as the Journées ouvertes pour …
Côte d’Ivoire’s digital education revolution kicks off with JOURIE 2026 Read More
The Moroccan capital, Rabat, will host the African Maritime Forces Summit (AMFS) 2026 from July 20 to 24, under the high patronage of the Royal Moroccan Navy. This year’s event, …
Morocco hosts key maritime security summit with us participation in 2026 Read More
The courtroom in Bamako fell into an eerie silence on Monday, July 20, as a high-stakes trial against military and civilian figures accused of plotting to overthrow the ruling junta …
Mystical disruption at Bamako coup trial stuns courtroom Read More
Conrad Gbaguidi tipped for mediator role in Benin’s economic council The new leadership of Benin’s Economic and Social Council (CES) will be formally installed this Wednesday, July 22, 2026, with …
Conrad Gbaguidi tipped for mediator role in Benin’s economic council Read More
Arsenal has initiated direct talks with Newcastle United regarding a potential move for Brazilian midfielder Bruno Guimarães, who has reportedly expressed his desire to join the Premier League champions this …
Bruno guimaraes transfer: arsenal pushes for brazilian midfielder amid premier league moves Read More
Niamey has taken center stage in a pivotal diplomatic initiative launched by the United Nations to reassess regional security strategies. Welcoming UN Special Envoy Sahle-Work Zewde on Monday, Niger’s transitional …
Niger hosts key un review of Sahel security strategy Read More
Humanitarian Crisis in Mayo-Tsanaga as Boko Haram Ravages Villages Over 50 abandoned villages, thousands displaced, and a state that turns a blind eye. What began as a distant threat in …
Humanitarian crisis in mayo-tsanaga as boko haram ravages villages Read More