Rabat is set to host the African Maritime Forces Summit (AMFS) 2026 from July 20 to 24, bringing together naval leaders, policymakers, and security experts to address pressing maritime challenges. Organized under the aegis of the Royal Moroccan Navy in collaboration with the U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa (NAVAF)Continue Reading
The new term of the Economic and Social Council (CES) in Benin is set to take shape this Wednesday, July 22, 2026. Insider sources indicate that Conrad Gbaguidi, the outgoing president of the institution, is the leading candidate for the position of first vice-president—a role that would also grant himContinue Reading
Arsenal pushes for Bruno Guimaraes amid Premier League ambitions Arsenal Football Club has initiated direct negotiations with Newcastle United to secure the signature of Brazilian midfield maestro Bruno Guimaraes, who has reportedly expressed his desire to join the Premier League champions before the next campaign kicks off. Gunners make theirContinue Reading
Niamey has taken center stage in a pivotal diplomatic initiative orchestrated by the United Nations. In a landmark meeting on Monday, General Abdourahamane Tiani, the Head of State of Niger, welcomed the UN Secretary-General’s Special Envoy, Sahle-Work Zewde. The encounter marked the formal launch of a comprehensive review of theContinue Reading
Mayo-Tsanaga crisis: years of terror and state neglect Over 50 villages deserted, thousands displaced, and the guilty silence of an absent state. The threat of Boko Haram is no longer distant. In the Mayo-Tsanaga region of Cameroon, it has become an inescapable daily reality. Originating in Nigeria’s Borno State inContinue Reading
Mayo-Tsanaga’s silent crisis as Boko Haram’s shadow grows Over 50 abandoned villages, thousands displaced, and the guilty silence of a state that turns away The terror unleashed by Boko Haram is no longer a distant threat but a daily reality in the Mayo-Tsanaga region of Cameroon. What began as aContinue Reading
Diplomacy Kazakhstan and Morocco forge strategic trade partnership The Kazakhstan government is seeking to establish direct trade channels with Morocco to secure premium-quality goods from the North African nation. 21 July 2026 at 15:26 During a high-level meeting in Rabat, Kazakhstan’s Deputy Foreign Minister Alibek Kuantyrov emphasized the strategic partnershipContinue Reading
Tabrichat ambush exposes brutal reality of Mali’s northern conflict On July 18, a joint military convoy comprising Mali’s Armed Forces (FAMa) and Russian Africa Corps paramilitaries fell victim to one of the deadliest ambushes in northern Mali in recent years. Near the remote settlement of Tabrichat, between Gao and Kidal,Continue Reading
pilot accidentally announces wrong world cup winner to flight passengers A misplaced joke during a live match left passengers in disbelief Passengers aboard a flight during the 2026 World Cup final between Spain and Argentina experienced an unforgettable, albeit tense, moment when the pilot mistakenly announced Argentina as the winner.Continue Reading
Senegal has formally pledged its full endorsement to the candidacy of former President Macky Sall for the position of United Nations Secretary-General. This decision, announced by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye just three days after a high-level meeting at the Palais de la République, underscores a significant shift in the country’sContinue Reading
Gabon’s president Brice Oligui Nguema arrives in France for key state visit Laetitia Lago Dregnounou Gabon’s transitional president Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema has landed in France for a three-day state visit, marking his second official trip abroad since assuming office. The high-profile mission aims to deepen bilateral ties between LibrevilleContinue Reading
Dakar has fully activated its diplomatic machinery to champion the candidacy of former President Macky Sall for the position of United Nations Secretary-General. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed this strategic shift on July 20, 2026, just three days after the former leader met with his successor, President Bassirou DiomayeContinue Reading