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An unprecedented political moment is unfolding in Senegal as the nation gears up for a landmark encounter this Friday, July 17, 2026. Former President Macky Sall has confirmed he will …
Senegal president meeting to discuss un leadership bid Read More
french prime minister’s first foreign visits to qatar and Morocco Share Share Whatsapp LinkedIn Mail messenger today at 09:09 BFM Baptiste Farge Share French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has embarked …
French prime minister’s first foreign visits to qatar and Morocco Read More
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has solidified its position as an indispensable link in the global supply chains for critical minerals. With vast underground reserves of cobalt, copper, lithium, …
The democratic republic of Congo’s strategic minerals: forging a path to industrial power Read More
A recent joint portfolio review conducted in Yaoundé on July 14, 2026, between the Cameroonian government and the African Development Bank (AfDB) has unveiled a critical financial vulnerability for Cameroon. …
Cameroon’s 292 billion fcfa afdb funding at risk due to project delays Read More
Parliamentary scrutiny begins on DRC’s 2027-2030 military modernization law The National Assembly of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has launched the review process for the 2027-2030 military programming …
DRC parliament kicks off review of 2027-2030 military programming bill Read More
Economie Cameroon’s government launches major offensive against illicit gold trade The Cameroonian government is stepping up its fight against illegal gold trade. A crucial working session was held this Tuesday, …
Cameroon’s government launches major offensive against illicit gold trade Read More
World • Senegal Living in fear: Senegal’s LGBTQ+ community faces harsher penalties and seeks refuge abroad Report Family rejection, suffocating climate, fear of arrest… Since penalties for same-sex relations were …
Living in fear: Senegal’s LGBTQ+ community faces harsher penalties and seeks refuge abroad Read More
After more than a year of escalating tensions, Mali and Algeria have finally restored full diplomatic relations. The surprise announcement came last Friday, catching many off guard as no prior …
Mali Algeria thaw sparks debate on political vs military solutions Read More
In New York, on the sidelines of the High-Level Political Forum (HLPF), the African Union’s permanent mission hosted the presentation of a joint OECD-OIF/IFDD report focusing on access to ecological …
Gabon pushes for a global climate finance overhaul in New York Read More
Le Tchad accueille un sommet international pour les enjeux de sécurité hydrique Les dirigeants du monde entier se réunissent à N’Djamena pour discuter des défis liés à l’accès à l’eau …
Tchad : N’Djamena, capitale mondiale de l’eau, au centre d’un sommet stratégique Read More
Ecouter l’article A striking paradox continues to undermine Gabon’s labor market: while one in three young, active individuals faces unemployment, numerous economic sectors struggle to find the skilled workforce they …
Unraveling Gabon’s youth unemployment paradox: why jobs remain elusive despite demand Read More
Actus. Former Senegalese President Macky Sall is set to make his first visit back to Senegal on Friday, July 17, since stepping down from power in April 2024. This significant …
Macky sall’s Dakar return: meeting president faye amid un bid Read More