The Minister of Environment and Sustainable Development of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania, Ms. Messouda Bahama Mohamed Laghdaf, arrived in Libreville on Monday, June 22, bearing an official message from His Excellency Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani, President of Mauritania. Her mission? To formally present Mauritania’s candidacy for the postContinue Reading
The Diomaye-Sonko partnership lasted barely two years. President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has officially relieved Ousmane Sonko of his duties as Prime Minister, a position now vacant. Sonko, who now leads the National Assembly, remains a dominant figure as President of the Pastef party—the majority force in Parliament—but has been excludedContinue Reading
The military-led administration in Burkina Faso, which rose to power following the September 2022 coup, has responded to a recent European Parliament resolution condemning human rights violations and restrictions on civil liberties by summoning the European Union’s ambassador for an official reprimand. Analysts argue that a more constructive course wouldContinue Reading
Historic milestone for digital transformation in Côte d’Ivoire The Minister of Digital Transition and Technological Innovation, Djibril Ouattara, launched the professional immersion phase for the first cohort of the digital economy management license at the École multinationale supérieure des postes (EMSP) on June 22, 2026. This pioneering program is designedContinue Reading
During a high-level gathering in Geneva themed ‘Beijing after 30 Years: Mobilizing the UN Human Rights System for Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment’, Morocco took center stage to advocate for bold reforms within the global human rights architecture. The event provided a platform for the North African nation to showcaseContinue Reading
Bakú hosts high-level talks to deepen Azerbaijani-Moroccan legislative cooperation Bakú witnessed a significant parliamentary exchange as Sahibə Gafarova, Chairperson of Azerbaijan’s Milli Mejlis, met with Mohamed Ghayate, Vice-President of Morocco’s Chamber of Representatives. The encounter took place during Mr. Ghayate’s official visit for the 20th session of the Parliamentary UnionContinue Reading
On June 19, 2026, the Dispute Resolution Committee (CRD) of Togo’s Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (ARCOP Togo) delivered a landmark ruling, dismissing all allegations of procedural irregularities surrounding the international tender No. 003/DPI/PRMP/DG/CEET/2026. This tender, part of the Lomé Electricity Network Expansion Project (PEREL PLUS), had faced multiple denunciations questioningContinue Reading
A joint expert committee has reignited hopes of thawing tensions between Benin and Niger by proposing a framework to reopen their shared border. After three years of closure, the initiative addresses critical security, transit, and legal concerns—though Niamey insists on three non-negotiable conditions before political ratification can proceed. Three uncompromisingContinue Reading
The National Institute of Statistics and Demography (INStaD) has completed the rebasing of Benin’s national accounts, adopting 2023 as the new reference year in place of 2015. This statistical overhaul recalculates the country’s 2023 GDP at 14,020.2 billion CFA francs, marking a significant 25.2% increase—a reflection of improved tracking ofContinue Reading
The International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) recent mission to Dakar has shed light on Senegal’s evolving debt landscape and fiscal strategies. At the heart of these discussions was President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, who engaged directly with the IMF team led by mission chief Mercedes Vera Martin. The meetings, held in lateContinue Reading
The spotlight shifts to Arlington’s AT&T Stadium this Monday, June 22, 2026, where Amin Mohamed, Egypt’s top football referee, will take center stage in the Argentina vs Austria World Cup clash. The 36-year-old has been selected by FIFA to officiate the high-stakes Round of 16 encounter, marking one of theContinue Reading
Society Cameroun dismantles human trafficking network luring youths with fake foreign job offers Posing as legitimate multi-level marketing firms, operators baited job seekers with promises of lucrative overseas employment before ensnaring them in exploitation schemes. The trap was sprung by gendarmerie units in multiple cities. Under the guise of networkContinue Reading