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France’s Prime Minister, Sébastien Lecornu, made his first official trip abroad since taking office by choosing Rabat on July 15-16, 2026. The strategic significance of this visit was immediately apparent, …
France and Morocco strengthen ties with historic high-level meeting in Rabat Read More
The Russian paramilitary group Wagner has established what experts describe as a “drug empire” in the Central African Republic, with tramadol trafficking providing a significant boost to its operations. Once …
Wagner’s expanding drug trade fuels influence in Central African Republic Read More
During the recent 14 July celebrations in Libreville, Ambassador Fabrice Mauriès made a significant declaration about the future of military cooperation between France and Gabon. He confirmed that Camp De …
French military presence in Gabon evolves after regime change Read More
West African leaders face tough choices at CEDEAO summit The 69th Economic Community of West African States (CEDEAO) summit convened in Freetown, Sierra Leone, at a critical juncture for the …
CEDEAO summit in Freetown amid Sahel alliance tensions Read More
During an official visit to Luanda, Angola, where he was warmly received by his counterpart President João Lourenço, Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi, President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, delivered a …
DRC president denounces global inaction over eastern conflict at un forum Read More
The British firm Helios Towers is set to inject a substantial $150 million into Senegal’s burgeoning telecommunications sector. This significant commitment follows a recent audience granted by President Bassirou Diomaye …
Senegal: helios towers pledges $150 million for telecom infrastructure Read More
Lucas Digne is set to face intense scrutiny as he prepares for his second stint at Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), following a costly error in France’s World Cup semifinal defeat to …
Lucas Digne faces early PSG transfer pressure after World Cup blunder Read More
Supreme Court Denies UNIS Request to Block Ousmane Sonko’s Assembly Presidency The Union nationale pour l’intégrité et la souveraineté (UNIS) has sharply criticized a June 25 ruling by the Supreme …
Senegal assembly leadership dispute: supreme court blocks unis injunction Read More
The United Nations Security Council sanctions committee, established under Resolution 1533 (2004) concerning the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), has officially imposed restrictive measures on six additional individuals and …
Un sanctions hits six armed group leaders in eastern DRC including Nangaa Read More
The Democratic Republic of Congo is stepping up its diplomatic efforts to secure a seat on the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Council, a move that highlights its aspirations to play …
DR Congo’s bid for ITU seat: José Mpanda seeks global backing for digital leadership Read More
Abidjan played host to a pivotal political dialogue forum last week, where two prominent figures made a compelling case for reimagining the Africa-Europe partnership on migration. Sidi Touré, Vice-President of …
Abidjan forum urges balanced Africa-Europe migration partnership Read More
The Washington-backed peace accord between the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Rwanda is collapsing under mounting pressure. Renewed clashes in North and South Kivu have intensified, while diplomatic …
Escalating tensions in eastern DRC as peace deal falters Read More