The governments of Bénin and Canada have formalised a permanent framework for political and diplomatic dialogue, marking a significant step in strengthening bilateral ties. The announcement was made by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bénin via the social media platform X, confirming a structured approach to regular consultations andContinue Reading
The veteran Cameroonian leader, President Paul Biya, has reshuffled key military positions amid growing public discontent over his prolonged absence from the country. At 93, Biya remains a polarizing figure, with his recent decisions sparking debates across the nation. Last Monday, the President issued several decrees from Geneva, where heContinue Reading
Benin is poised to mobilize a significant investment of $14.5 billion, approximately 8,004.38 billion FCFA, to bolster its economic resilience against mounting climate risks and accelerate its journey towards a sustainable development model. This ambitious commitment, an integral part of the nation’s third Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC 3.0) roadmap, isContinue Reading
Christian Bosembe, head of the Democratic Republic of Congo’s Higher Council for Audiovisual and Communication (CSAC), has declared that TikTok will soon be blocked in the country. His decision follows accusations that the platform has become a hub for propaganda by the AFC-M23 rebellion, which has been accused of attackingContinue Reading
French lawmakers from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) are set to launch a high-impact diplomatic offensive in Paris this autumn to push for official recognition of the GENOCOST—a term used to describe atrocities linked to resource exploitation in the DRC since 1996. The initiative, spearheaded by the CollectiveContinue Reading
The long-standing border dispute between Senegal and Gambia has reached a definitive resolution, as both nations have finalized an agreement to demarcate their shared frontier. This milestone, confirmed by the Permanent Senegal-Gambia Secretariat, follows a recent flare-up in tensions triggered by an incident near Bullock just two weeks prior. TheContinue Reading
The President of Gabon, Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, arrived in Abidjan on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, to participate in the festivities marking the 66th anniversary of Côte d’Ivoire’s independence. This official visit underscores the strong ties of cooperation and fraternity uniting Gabon and Côte d’Ivoire. Warm reception at Félix Houphouët-BoignyContinue Reading
Four months after its launch in Montreux, the expanded joint ceasefire verification mechanism (MCVE+) between Kinshasa and the AFC/M23 has yet to begin operations. The unexpected expulsion of one of the three Congolese officers deployed in mid-July to Goma to represent the FARDC within the system has brought everything toContinue Reading
Un mémorandum confidentiel de l’AIEA datant de 2009 révélait que l’uranium congolais partait vers la Chine via les exportations de cobalt. Quinze ans plus tard, aucune mesure diplomatique n’a été prise. Entre 2000 et 2024, la RDC aurait exporté entre 2 000 et 5 000 tonnes d’uranium non déclarées, exposantContinue Reading
In a delicate diplomatic maneuver, Spain has privately urged European counterparts to refrain from openly blaming Morocco for its role in the unprecedented migration surge that flooded Ceuta with 72,000 people in a matter of days. The request came during an emergency video conference of EU Interior Ministers, where severalContinue Reading
African Politics Gabon’s president in Abidjan: seeking concrete partnerships for growth By Editor-in-Chief August 5, 2026 81 No comment Libreville, August 5, 2026 — The arrival of Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema in Abidjan marks a significant chapter in Gabonese diplomacy. Following visits to Ghana, Gambia, and Sierra Leone, the GaboneseContinue Reading
Union Saint-Gilloise played out a thrilling 3-3 draw against Bodo/Glimt in their Champions League third qualifying round first leg. The match, held on Tuesday in Ostend, saw the Belgian side concede all three goals from set-piece situations. The encounter at Ostend saw Union Saint-Gilloise battle to a 3-3 stalemate withContinue Reading