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Gabonese Head of State Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema has confirmed plans for an official visit to France on July 20, 2026, marking a significant step in bilateral relations. Strengthening franco-gabonese …
Gabonese leader to embark on official France visit in july 2026 Read More
Dakar is set to play host to a pivotal gathering as the capital prepares to welcome delegates for the 85th session of the African Parliamentary Union Executive Committee. Scheduled for …
Dakar hosts 85th african parliamentary union session with panafrican vision focus Read More
The Nigerian government rolled out the red carpet on 1 June as President Romuald Wadagni of Benin arrived in Lagos for his first overseas trip since taking office. The high-profile …
Nigeria and Benin strengthen ties with presidential visit to Lagos Read More
EDITORIAL Chad: understanding the deliberate void behind communal conflicts In the 21st century, fatalities over access to a well are neither a divine decree nor an ancient custom; they are …
Chad: understanding the deliberate void behind communal conflicts Read More
King Mohammed VI of Morocco welcomed His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Ben Zayed Al-Nahyane, President of the United Arab Emirates, for a private meeting at the UAE President’s residence in Rabat …
King Mohammed VI hosts UAE president for private discussions in Rabat Read More
In a landmark agreement sealed on May 20, 2026, at the Palais Rénovation in Libreville, Anas Sefrioui, CEO of Ciments de l’Afrique (CIMAF), and Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, Gabon’s transitional …
Gabon secures €40m deal with Moroccan firm to boost cement production Read More
Bénin’s capital, Cotonou, signals a significant reorientation in its foreign policy. Immediately following his inauguration, President Romuald Wadagni commenced a pivotal regional tour, with initial stops in Niamey and Ouagadougou. …
President Wadagni’s inaugural diplomatic outreach to Sahel states Read MoreAfrique In Mali, the Jnim armed group has increasingly weaponized blockades, transforming them into a central element of its conflict strategy. This involves systematically sealing off crucial transit routes, preventing …
Malian communities confront Jnim blockades: a struggle against hunger and fear Read More
President Romuald Wadagni of Bénin landed in Niamey on Tuesday for an official visit, signaling a potential thaw in diplomatic relations between Bénin and Niger. The two nations have experienced …
Romuald wadagni’s visit to Niamey signals new diplomatic ties with Niger Read More
Benin is significantly advancing its strategy for restoring forest landscapes. On Monday, June 1, 2026, the Hêkandji Public Primary School, located within the Tori-Bossito commune, hosted the 42nd annual National …
Benin’s 42nd national tree day: empowering youth for environmental stewardship Read More
Politics Morocco champions humanitarian action at african union peace council The Kingdom, as African Union Champion on migration, has placed humanitarian action at the core of its foreign policy and …
Morocco champions humanitarian action at african union peace council Read More
The European Union, alongside key European cooperation agencies, formalized a €348 million funding package—equivalent to nearly 3.7 billion Moroccan dirhams—dedicated to advancing Morocco’s water infrastructure initiatives. The agreement was signed …
EU allocates €348 million to boost Morocco’s water strategy amid climate challenges Read More