Following the historic success of an initial wave of cultural restitutions, Benin is taking a decisive new step. By establishing a national scientific committee on July 14, 2026, Cotonou is laying the groundwork for the return of 35 additional cultural artifacts and valuable colonial-era archives held in France. Far beyondContinue Reading
DRC at UN: critical minerals governance key to peace and development Thérèse Kayikwamba Wagner addressing the UN General Assembly Security Wednesday 15 July 2026 The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) brought its urgent concerns about critical minerals to the United Nations’ high-level meeting on Tuesday, 14 July in NewContinue Reading
The Moroccan political landscape is witnessing a bold and calculated shift as the Justice and Development Party (PJD) expands its influence across all age groups, from seasoned conservatives to the digitally native Gen Z. At the forefront of this strategy is Abdelilah Benkirane, a seasoned politician whose leadership is reshapingContinue Reading
The provisional findings of Gabon’s latest population and housing census have reached a critical milestone this week. On Tuesday, July 14, 2026, Vice President Hermann Immongault formally presented the preliminary report of the General Population and Housing Census (RGPL) to the President of the Constitutional Court, Dieudonné Aba’a Owono. ThisContinue Reading
In a decisive move against persistent terrorist threats in their border regions, Bénin and Burkina Faso have initiated long-anticipated joint military patrols. This crucial step, driven by Cotonou’s strategic defense diplomacy under the new Béninese President Romuald Wadagni, sees operational cooperation materialize in the key Koualou area. The collaborative effortContinue Reading
In the heart of Dakar, the residence of the Moroccan Embassy played host to a unique photographic exhibition titled “Morocco–Senegal: a Shared History, a Common Destiny”. The event, held on July 14, brought together political, diplomatic, and media figures to celebrate the deep-rooted ties between the two nations. The gatheringContinue Reading
The brief but significant return of Macky Sall to Dakar marks an unprecedented political moment since the transfer of power in April 2024. The former Senegalese head of state himself announced on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, via his social media, that he would arrive in the capital this Friday, JulyContinue Reading
Breaking News Sécurité: Lomé : Faure Gnassingbé et l’émissaire de Félix Tshisekedi échangent sur les défis sécuritaires dans l’Est de la RDC et les efforts de médiation⠀ ⠀ Sécurité: Beni : quatre morts dans une attaque armée à Mangina⠀ ⠀ Politique: Likasi : le Directeur général de l’OCC, Pierre LohoholaContinue Reading
Breaking News Sécurité: Lomé : Faure Gnassingbé et l’émissaire de Félix Tshisekedi échangent sur les défis sécuritaires dans l’Est de la RDC et les efforts de médiation⠀ ⠀ Sécurité: Beni : quatre morts dans une attaque armée à Mangina⠀ ⠀ Politique: Likasi : le Directeur général de l’OCC, Pierre LohoholaContinue Reading
Le 14 juillet 2026, l’OMS a révélé que l’épidémie d’Ebola en RDC pourrait être deux à quatre fois plus importante que les 1 926 cas officiels annoncés par Kinshasa. Une remise en cause publique qui expose les failles de surveillance du gouvernement congolais et soulève des tensions diplomatiques entre souverainetéContinue Reading
The abrupt and unilateral termination of scholarships for Burkinabè students heading to Morocco has sent shockwaves through academic circles, exposing what many describe as Ibrahim Traoré’s increasingly authoritarian tendencies. Critics argue that this regressive move, designed to stifle educational excellence, will devastate the prospects of a generation already suffocating underContinue Reading
France’s Prime Minister is leading a high-level delegation to Morocco for a two-day official visit, marking a pivotal moment in the revitalized partnership between the two nations. The trip underscores a shared commitment to consolidating cooperation across critical sectors, following years of strained relations. strengthening economic, security and migration tiesContinue Reading