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One of the world’s most renowned academic institutions, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), has chosen Gabon’s capital, Libreville, as the host city for an upcoming international summit focused on …
Gabon’s digital rise: MIT selects Libreville for major innovation forum 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 Olympique Lyonnais have completed the permanent signing of 19-year-old defender Noham Kamara, securing his services until 2030. The move follows a winter loan spell that included a purchase option, …
Lyon secures young defender’s long-term future with PSG transfer 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 Nigerien transitional authorities have revoked the citizenship of Dr. Mayra Djibrine, leader of the Alliance des Démocrates du Sahel (ADS), a Brussels-based organization. This unprecedented decision, issued through an …
Niger strips citizenship from saharan democrat alliance leader 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
The journey of Moroccan women in politics has been marked by decades of legal reforms, grassroots activism, and an ongoing struggle for genuine parity. As the country gears up for …
Morocco’s women in politics: progress and persistent barriers ahead of 2026 elections Read More
In a post shared on X (formerly Twitter) late Thursday, June 11, 2026, the United States Ambassador to Rabat, Richard Duke Buchan III, expressed his honor at welcoming elected representatives …
Us ambassador in Rabat honors Sahara marocain leaders at independence celebration Read More
Alassane Ouattara, President of Côte d’Ivoire, hosted two high-profile meetings at the presidential palace in Abidjan, bringing together Ousmane Diagana, Vice President of the World Bank for West and Central …
Ouattara’s strategic meetings with World Bank and Sea-Invest in Abidjan Read More
Economy Cameroon’s road network: 2442 km paved but challenges remain Ongoing road projects, completed milestones, and structural network growth contrasted with persistent obstacles in Cameroon’s road infrastructure sector. Liliane Ndangue …
Cameroon’s road network: 2442 km paved but challenges remain Read More
The Gabonese Minister of Justice and Keeper of the Seals, Augustin Emane, issued decision n° 000007/MJGSCDH on June 9, 2026, suspending Dr. Eddy Narcisse Minang, the Prosecutor General of the …
Gabon prosecutor Eddy Minang suspended over corruption allegations Read More