The Côte d’Ivoire stands out in Africa with one of the most robust growth rates on the continent, and the government is determined to highlight this achievement. Souleymane Diarrassouba, Minister of Trade, Industry, and SME Promotion, recently delivered a detailed account of the country’s economic progress in Abidjan. This presentation,Continue Reading
The Gabonese extractive industry is poised for a significant transformation following a landmark agreement signed in Paris. Eramet and its subsidiary Comilog have committed to boosting local manganese processing capacity to 700,000 tonnes annually by 2031, a move long sought by Libreville’s authorities. The historic signing, held at the ÉlyséeContinue Reading
Ivory Coast releases six opposition leaders after nine months in detention Following a tense presidential election year in 2025, Ivory Coast saw a wave of opposition arrests, with dozens held without charge. Six local leaders of Ivory Coast’s main opposition party, the Democratic Party of Côte d’Ivoire (PDCI), walked freeContinue Reading
At 28 years old, Senegalese forward Ismaila Sarr has enjoyed a career-defining season at Crystal Palace since joining from Marseille in the summer of 2024. In the 2025-26 campaign, Sarr proved instrumental, netting 21 goals and providing one assist across 45 competitive appearances as Palace secured the UEFA Europa ConferenceContinue Reading
National dialogue in DRC: AETA urges political and social actors to prioritize national interest AETA and RECIC experts/Ph. ACTUALITE.CD Politics Monday, July 20, 2026 – 8:54 PM The AETA platform has issued a strong appeal to political and social actors in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to set asideContinue Reading
Morocco’s king reviews 2025 central bank report on economic progress The annual report from Bank Al-Maghrib highlights Morocco’s economic resilience in 2025, with growth reaching 4.9% despite global challenges. King Mohammed VI of Morocco received Abdellatif Jouahri, Governor of Bank Al-Maghrib, at the royal palace in Tétouan earlier this week.Continue Reading
Senegal shifts stance to back former president Macky Sall’s UN bid SENEGAMBIA PRESS Senegal has officially endorsed the candidacy of former President Macky Sall for the position of United Nations Secretary-General, reversing its prior position just days after a meeting in Dakar between the former leader and current President BassirouContinue Reading
Key targets were set under the 2019–2026 Country Strategic Opportunities Programme (COSOP). On 16 July 2026, Yaoundé hosted a high-level joint workshop between Cameroon’s government and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD). The event reviewed results from the 2019–2026 COSOP and laid the groundwork for the 2027–2032 programme. TheContinue Reading
Dakar — Police operations targeting foreign nationals have surged across Senegal’s capital in recent weeks, raising concerns among civil society and immigrant communities. Over eight days, authorities conducted checks on 490 individuals, with 36 referred to prosecutors for irregular stay, according to official figures. One of those stopped was AmadouContinue Reading
Morocco and Mauritania forge stronger security alliance to tackle Sahel challenges Deepening bilateral cooperation between Rabat and Nouakchott aims to secure borders and counter transnational threats across North and West Africa. The Kingdom of Morocco and the Islamic Republic of Mauritania have elevated their security partnership to new heights amidContinue Reading
Morocco and Mauritania unite to enhance security cooperation against Sahel threats Stronger border security and intelligence sharing between the two Maghreb nations aim to counter rising instability across the Sahel region. Morocco and Mauritania are advancing one of the most critical security partnerships in northwest Africa. Both nations are intensifyingContinue Reading
ConflictMali Russian mercenaries in Mali: why their losses remain low The Africa Corps paramilitaries face fewer casualties than Malian troops in jihadist attacks. Here’s why. The Africa Corps paramilitaries, often referred to as Russian mercenaries, appear to experience significantly fewer casualties in jihadist attacks compared to Malian troops. This discrepancyContinue Reading