France and Morocco strengthen ties under Lecornu’s Rabat visit Latest updates Diplomatic thaw — French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu’s visit to Rabat signals a new phase in Franco-Moroccan relations, with potential for a historic friendship treaty and a royal visit to Paris. Franco-Moroccan relations have warmed significantly in recent years,Continue Reading
Depuis Rabat, Lecornu souhaite renforcer le rapprochement entre la France et le Maroc les relations se réchauffent•Le Premier ministre annonce qu’un partenariat pourrait déboucher sur une visite du monarque en France, et la signature d’un « traité d’amitié entre les deux pays » 2 Commenter Partager l’article Sauvegarder l’article Signaler une fauteContinue Reading
L’IA au service du terrorisme : comment Boko Haram réduit ses effectifs grâce aux chatbots Une étude de l’université de Cambridge affirme que Boko Haram exploite plusieurs plateformes d’intelligence artificielle pour préparer ses opérations. Les chercheurs décrivent une évolution rapide des méthodes du groupe terroriste et alertent sur les défisContinue Reading
Politics Filmmaker Jean-Pierre Bekolo: “Cameroon is already sliding into chaos without President Biya” The renowned Cameroonian director argues that the absence of President Biya has stripped the nation of its moral compass. In a recent op-ed, he outlines the warning signs of what lies ahead. Editorial Team |July 16, 2026|7Continue Reading
In a fresh twist in Senegal’s political and judicial landscape, the Supreme Court’s urgent applications judge has declined to rule on the matter of Ousmane Sonko’s reinstatement as a deputy. The court deemed the issue to fall under the internal affairs of the parliamentary institution, areas where the highest judiciaryContinue Reading
Economic policy Gabon’s 2027 budget: a bold shift toward results-driven governance Editorial team Libreville, July 16, 2026 — Gabon is embarking on one of its most ambitious budgetary reforms in recent years. As it initiates preparatory discussions for the 2027 Finance Bill, the government isn’t merely presenting another annual financialContinue Reading
The Olympic Marseille football squad touched down at Félix Houphouët-Boigny International Airport in Abidjan-Port Bouët on a mid-July Wednesday, greeted by vibrant traditional dances and melodies alongside a roaring fan contingent. This landmark arrival inaugurated the ‘OM Summer Tour 2026,’ a three-day campaign cementing the renewed partnership inked last AprilContinue Reading
The Port of Abidjan has intensified its commercial partnerships with Ouagadougou, Bamako, and Niamey, as confirmed in mid-July. This strategic move underscores the port’s ambition to reinforce its position as a leading logistics hub in West Africa, even as regional dynamics evolve following the withdrawal of Burkina Faso, Mali, andContinue Reading
Côte d’Ivoire has officially opened its doors to Starlink, Elon Musk’s satellite internet service, marking a significant leap in the nation’s digital transformation. The announcement came during a high-level economic forum at the U.S. Embassy in Abidjan, where Frank R. Garcia, U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary for African Affairs, unveiled theContinue Reading
Legal proceedings have been initiated following controversial statements attributed to Ousmane Sonko regarding the holy city of Touba. A complaint was formally filed with the Prosecutor of the Republic at the High Court of Dakar, urging an immediate judicial inquiry into the matter. The petition, submitted on 14 July 2026Continue Reading
Burkina Faso calls for decisive african union reforms On July 15, Burkina Faso’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Karamoko Jean Marie Traoré, held a pivotal meeting with Mahamoud Ali Youssouf, Chair of the African Union (AU) Commission. The encounter took place as Youssouf embarked on a regional tour spanning Mali, Niger,Continue Reading
During an official visit to Rabat, French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu underscored the urgency of elevating the long-standing ties between France and Morocco. The two nations are poised to sign approximately fifteen agreements aimed at reinforcing their already robust cooperation, a process initiated in 2024. Transforming Bilateral Relations into aContinue Reading