The partnership between Mali and Morocco is entering a pivotal new chapter, as announced by the Malian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation. From July 21 to 24, 2026, Bamako will host the fourth session of the High-Level Joint Cooperation Commission, marking a significant milestone in bilateral relations. OverContinue Reading
The administration under former President Donald Trump is exploring the possibility of a U.S. military intervention targeting the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM), an Al-Qaeda-affiliated faction operating in Mali and designated as a terrorist organization by Washington since 2018. Divisions within the U.S. government over aContinue Reading
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The Gabonese Head of State, Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, concluded his official visit to France late yesterday evening after a packed agenda. The final day mirrored the intensity of previous engagements, featuring stops at the Luxembourg Palace, Paris City Hall, and the iconic Notre-Dame Cathedral. At the Luxembourg Palace, theContinue Reading
France – Afrique Emmanuel Macron Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema The state visit of Gabon’s transitional leader, General Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, to Paris on July 20, 2026, unfolded under the watchful eye of French media and diplomatic circles. The event, marked by ceremonial grandeur and delicate negotiations, underscored the evolvingContinue Reading
A high-level meeting in Niamey has set the stage for deeper bilateral security ties between Niger and South Africa. Niamey — In a significant step toward strengthening regional stability, Niger’s Minister of State for Interior, Public Security, and Territorial Administration received a high-powered delegation from Pretoria on Tuesday. The visit,Continue Reading
Paul Biya’s prolonged absence sparks debate in Cameroon What began as a routine private trip to Europe has now stretched into an unprecedented absence. Since departing Cameroon on June 7, 2026, alongside his wife, President Paul Biya has yet to return. Over 40 days without an official update have leftContinue Reading
France, July 22, 2026 — The untimely demise of Thomas, a promising dancer from Togo who had been living in France for roughly six months, has sent shockwaves through the Togolese community abroad. His sudden death has raised serious questions about the true circumstances surrounding it. Conflicting accounts cloud theContinue Reading
The diplomatic and economic ties between the Kingdom of Morocco and the Republic of Benin have reached a new milestone. On a pivotal Tuesday in mid-July 2026, high-level delegations from both nations convened in Cotonou to celebrate progress in their relationship and formalize a sweeping series of 14 strategic agreements.Continue Reading
The Russian Federation has a new diplomatic representative in Benin. President Vladimir Poutine appointed Mikhail Alekseyevich Golovanov as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Republic of Benin, following a presidential decree signed on July 21, 2026. This appointment concludes the nearly nine-year tenure of Igor Evdokimov, who served as Russia’sContinue Reading
Bénin and Ghana back Morocco’s Sahara autonomy plan Morocco’s Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita secured backing for the country’s territorial integrity during recent meetings with counterparts from Bénin and Ghana Bénin and Ghana publicly endorsed UN Security Council Resolution 2797 During sequential bilateral meetings with delegations from Bénin and Ghana, Morocco’sContinue Reading
Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger have jointly submitted their bid to host the 2032 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), positioning the initiative as a demonstration of unity within the Alliance of Sahel States (AES). While the move is framed as a unifying gesture for the continent, it raises pressing concernsContinue Reading