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Foreign policy Peru affirms backing for Morocco’s Sahara autonomy plan The incoming Peruvian government has pledged its support for Morocco’s territorial integrity and sovereignty over its southern provinces, as announced …
Peru affirms backing for Morocco’s Sahara autonomy plan Read More
Joint military operation against terrorism at the Benin-Burkina Faso border In a decisive move to curb the rising tide of terrorism destabilizing West Africa, the armed forces of Benin and …
Military cooperation against terrorism at Benin-Burkina Faso border Read More
INTERNATIONAL Diplomatic overtures: Lecornu’s first foreign mission to Qatar and Morocco Sébastien Lecornu embarks on his maiden international tour as Prime Minister, starting with a gesture of respect in Doha …
Diplomatic overtures: Lecornu’s first foreign mission to Qatar and Morocco Read More
The French national team’s World Cup dreams came crashing down in a 0-2 defeat against Spain in the semi-finals on Tuesday. Despite a flawless run of six consecutive victories in …
World cup 2026: de la fuente responds to deschamps’ arbitration doubts Read More
In a significant political move, Senegal’s former President Macky Sall is set to make a brief stopover in Dakar this Friday, July 17, 2026. The visit follows his recent announcement …
Senegal’s macky sall meets new president bassirou diomaye faye in Dakar Read More
For the first time since taking office at Matignon, Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has embarked on an official overseas tour, marking a significant step in his diplomatic engagement. His itinerary …
French prime minister’s first foreign visits focus on Qatar and Morocco Read More
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has emerged as a cornerstone of the global supply chains for critical minerals. With vast reserves of cobalt, copper, lithium, coltan, and rare earths, …
Democratic Republic of Congo’s quest to turn strategic minerals into industrial might Read More
A joint portfolio review held in Yaoundé on July 14, 2026, involving the Cameroonian government and the African Development Bank (AfDB), has brought to light a substantial financial risk for …
Cameroon: 292 billion FCFA in AfDB financing at risk of cancellation Read More
The Democratic Republic of the Congo’s National Assembly has officially launched the examination of the 2027-2030 military programming bill, a landmark financial and strategic framework designed to modernize and strengthen …
Drc parliament begins review of 2027-2030 military programming law Read More
Government convenes crucial meeting on gold sector reform A pivotal working session, dedicated to the comprehensive restructuring of Cameroon’s gold industry and significantly enhancing gold traceability, convened on Tuesday, July …
Cameroon’s government launches major offensive against gold trafficking Read More
World • Senegal “Living in fear: gay life in Senegal after penalties double” Isolation, suffocating atmosphere, and constant fear of arrest—since Senegal doubled prison sentences for same-sex relations in March, …
Facing danger and seeking refuge: gay life in Senegal after harsher penalties Read More
The diplomatic frost between Bamako and Algiers has finally melted. After more than a year of bitter exchanges and severed ties, Mali and Algeria have restored full diplomatic relations and …
Mali-Algeria thaw: political dialogue takes precedence over military force Read More