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DRC wields UN gavel for a month, reshaping global diplomacy Cartoon Thursday, July 16, 2026 – 10:54 The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has assumed the rotating presidency of the …
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Economy Gabon turns mining profits into local development By Editor-in-Chief July 16, 2026 147 No comment Libreville, July 16, 2026 — For generations, African nations have exported their mineral wealth …
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French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu arrived in Rabat on Wednesday for an official visit aimed at elevating bilateral relations to a new level. His two-day stay follows a period of …
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Boko Haram turns to US and Chinese AI platforms to escalate attacks An in-depth study by the University of Cambridge has uncovered how Boko Haram has integrated six major artificial …
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Rabat hosted the 17th Pan-African Ministerial Forum of CAFRAD on Tuesday, July 14, 2026. Ahead of the 61st session of the Board of Directors, Benin’s Minister for Budget and Public …
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In Senegal, a significant political escalation is unfolding at the highest levels of government. Ousmane Sonko, who currently serves as the President of the National Assembly and commands a substantial …
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In Senegal, the political landscape is experiencing a significant shift as the conflict at the highest echelons of power intensifies. Ousmane Sonko, now serving as the President of the National …
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Rabat to host 15th Morocco-France high-level meeting this thursday This Thursday, July 16, Rabat becomes the focal point of bilateral cooperation as Moroccan and French officials gather for the fifteenth …
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The World Health Organization is sounding a critical alarm. Two months following the official declaration of the Ebola epidemic in the Democratic Republic of Congo, official statistics released on July …
Ebola in Democratic Republic of Congo: is the epidemic’s true scope underestimated? Read More
Tchad : la fin des visas africains annoncée pour janvier 2027 Redaction AfriquePublié le 16/07/2026 à 9:47 Temps de lecture : Image d’illustration visa Tchad © DR A A A …
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Rabat hosts historic Morocco-France summit to strengthen bilateral ties The Moroccan capital, Rabat, is set to host a landmark event this Thursday, July 16, 2026, as it welcomes the 15th …
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Niger: two journalists freed after eight months behind bars Two Niamey-based journalists, Youssouf Seriba and Oumarou Kané, have been released after spending eight months in detention. Their freedom comes after …
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