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In just 24 hours, nearly 60,000 individuals crossed illegally into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, a 20 km² territory bordering Morocco with a population of 85,000. The unprecedented influx has …
Massive migration wave at Ceuta sparks diplomatic tensions between Spain and Morocco Read More
In a significant development for African news today, three individuals closely connected to the Pastef party in Senegal are currently facing legal proceedings. These associates have been formally charged with …
Senegal: three pastef associates face charges for presidential offense Read More
Côte d’Ivoire Unveils Economic Transformation Blueprint at Regional Forum The Ivory Coast’s leadership in development financing took center stage Tuesday in Abidjan during the launch of two pivotal reports: the …
Côte d’Ivoire showcases development financing strategies at BAD event Read More
Captain Ibrahim Traoré and Burkina Faso’s military leadership have repeatedly championed a bold economic slogan: “Y’a pas crédit dedans,” or “there’s no credit in it.” This phrase, echoed across social …
Breaking the myth of self-financing: Burkina Faso’s debt dilemma Read More
Eight civilians killed in Mali airstrikes, Human Rights Watch alleges Human Rights Watch (HRW) has accused Russian-backed paramilitaries known as the Africa Corps of carrying out an airstrike in central …
Mali eight civilians killed in airstrikes attributed to africa corps Read More
Patriotic initiatives overshadowed by serious allegations The Burkina Faso government, under Captain Ibrahim Traoré, has intensified its militarization of public life under the banner of national re-foundation and civic discipline. …
Burkina Faso faces scrutiny over military-led patriotic programs after abuse allegations Read More
Africa Benin welcomes 28 Afro-descendants as new citizens in landmark ceremony Benin has granted citizenship to 28 Afro-descendants, strengthening ties with its diaspora through a symbolic ceremony that marks a …
Benin grants citizenship to 28 afro-descendants in historic move Read More
Human rights report Eight civilians killed in Mopti air strike attributed to Africa Corps Human rights observers have implicated Africa Corps, a Russian-linked paramilitary group, in an airstrike that killed …
Eight civilians killed in Mopti air strike attributed to africa corps Read More
Gabon has made a significant re-entry into the international financial arena, successfully raising $920 million through an Eurobond. This operation is widely regarded as a powerful message to foreign investors, …
Gabon’s $920 million eurobond: a strong signal to global investors Read More
Europe’s football powerhouses take a stand against FIFA’s privatisation push The global football community is on the brink of an unprecedented institutional crisis after Europe’s governing body, UEFA, announced an …
European football bodies boycott fifa tournaments over privatisation plan Read More
Gabon has successfully secured over 524 billion FCFA from international financial markets, a clear and powerful message to foreign investors. Marking its return to these crucial global platforms, the nation, …
Gabon’s successful eurobond issuance: a strong message to global investors Read MoreAbidjan — July 31, 2026 — The nation’s headlines are dominated today by escalating judicial drama within the Ivorian Democratic Party (PDCI-RDA), alongside key economic developments such as a landmark …
Côte d’Ivoire: judicial shake-up at PDCI and fresh economic deals with Botswana dominate news Read More