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Politics Gabon-France: a landmark state visit to reset bilateral ties By Editor-in-Chief July 20, 2026 80 No comment Libreville, Monday, July 20, 2026 — The three-day state visit of Gabonese …
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Benin and World Bank launch 10-year initiative to boost jobs and human capital Cotonou witnessed a historic milestone on Friday, July 17 as Benin and the World Bank Group formalized …
Benin and world bank unveil decade-long plan for jobs and human capital Read More
Politics Gabon honors political courage with presidential award Editorial Team July 20, 2026 119 0 comments Libreville, July 20, 2026 — The 2026 Political Courage Prize awarded to Gabonese President …
Gabon awards political courage prize to president Oligui Nguema Read More
The city of Thiès is buzzing with anticipation as it prepares to welcome Ousmane Sonko this Sunday. Local leaders of his party, Pastef, are working tirelessly to ensure a memorable …
Ousmane Sonko’s highly anticipated visit to Thiès: how the rail capital is gearing up Read More
DR Congo President Félix Tshisekedi cancels New York UN Security Council visit Félix Tshisekedi attending a SADC-EAC videoconference Politics Monday, July 20, 2026 – 1:08 PM In a surprising turn …
Congo dr president cancels new york un security council visit Read More
The presence of foreign military personnel in Togo has sparked growing concerns among citizens and observers alike. While national defense operations often require discretion, prolonged secrecy over such matters risks …
Togo’s unanswered questions about foreign military presence Read More
Senegal’s National Assembly is gearing up for a pivotal legislative session, with a sharp focus on institutional reforms and heightened scrutiny of public governance. At the heart of this agenda …
Inside look at Ousmane Sonko’s legislative push in Senegal’s national assembly Read More
There was a period when Burkina Faso was more often recognized for its stability than for its misfortunes. This era, while not without its critics – far from it – …
Burkina Faso: a nation’s quest for security amid evolving leadership Read More
Bénin: constitutional court reviews presidential election lessons The Constitutional Court of Bénin concluded a five-day seminar in Agoué on Friday, July 17, focusing on evaluating the April 12, 2026 presidential …
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Politique Durée des sessions parlementaires au Cameroun : Guibai Gatama questionne l’efficacité de l’Assemblée nationale Au Cameroun, la durée des sessions parlementaires préoccupe Guibai Gatama. Le journaliste s’interroge sur la …
Durée des sessions parlementaires au Cameroun : Guibai Gatama questionne l’efficacité de l’Assemblée nationale Read More
Politique Durée des sessions parlementaires au Cameroun : Guibai Gatama questionne l’efficacité de l’Assemblée nationale Au Cameroun, la durée des sessions parlementaires préoccupe Guibai Gatama. Le journaliste s’interroge sur la …
Durée des sessions parlementaires au Cameroun : Guibai Gatama questionne l’efficacité de l’Assemblée nationale Read More
Our forces in Niger faced a severe security incident on Friday, July 17, 2026, when a detachment of the Defence and Security Forces (FDS) was ambushed in the Tillabéri region. …
Deadly ambush in Niger’s Tillabéri region claims 16 soldiers Read More