Dangote eyes Cameroon’s oil sector for major investments Nigerian industrial giant Dangote Group is in active negotiations to make substantial investments in Cameroon’s oil sector, focusing on storage and transportation infrastructure. This strategic move follows a high-level meeting in Yaoundé between Cameroon’s Prime Minister Joseph Dion Ngute and a DangoteContinue Reading
Home Benin Benin-Morocco cooperation Benin Morocco Cooperation agreements Benin and Morocco expand strategic partnership with 14 new cooperation agreements The seventh session of the Benin-Morocco Joint Cooperation Commission convened in Cotonou on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at the Ministry of Economy and Finance. The meeting culminated in the signing ofContinue Reading
Recent investigative reports reveal that Morocco has emerged as a critical hub for transporting Russian petroleum products to markets officially closed off by Western sanctions following the invasion of Ukraine. Geneva-based trader at the heart of the operation Investigations indicate that by 2025, Morocco had become the largest importer ofContinue Reading
Six local leaders of the Democratic Party of Côte d’Ivoire (PDCI-RDA) walked free on a recent Monday, ending nine months behind bars. The Antiterrorism Chamber in Abidjan ordered their release following a prolonged judicial review. Their lawyer, Me Ange Rodrigue Dadjé, confirmed the development and shared the news with theContinue Reading
The detention of Aba Oumar in the Central African Republic has drawn sharp attention after reports emerged of his alleged abduction by Russian mercenaries near the KM5 district of Bangui. Sources within judicial circles confirm that the prominent figure is now being held at the headquarters of the Specialized CriminalContinue Reading
Diplomatic discussions in Cotonou have underscored the robust partnership between the Republic of Benin and the Kingdom of Morocco, with both nations expressing satisfaction over their bilateral cooperation. During preparatory meetings for the seventh session of the Morocco-Benin Joint Cooperation Commission, officials highlighted key achievements across multiple sectors since HisContinue Reading
At the helm of Africa desk at the French Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs since January 2024, Emmanuelle Blatmann, aged 46, is set to take over from Christine Fagès as the new ambassador of France to Dakar. This pivotal appointment unfolds amid a significant reshaping of diplomatic ties betweenContinue Reading
Côte d’Ivoire’s JOURIE 2026 kicks off with digital education transformation focus Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire — The 2026 edition of the Open Days for Research and Innovation in Education (JOURIE) launched today at the École Nationale Supérieure de Statistique et d’Économie Appliquée (ENSEA) in Abidjan. Organized by the Ministry of NationalContinue Reading
Rabat is set to host the African Maritime Forces Summit (AMFS) 2026 from July 20 to 24, bringing together naval leaders, policymakers, and security experts to address pressing maritime challenges. Organized under the aegis of the Royal Moroccan Navy in collaboration with the U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa (NAVAF)Continue Reading
Niamey has taken center stage in a pivotal diplomatic initiative orchestrated by the United Nations. In a landmark meeting on Monday, General Abdourahamane Tiani, the Head of State of Niger, welcomed the UN Secretary-General’s Special Envoy, Sahle-Work Zewde. The encounter marked the formal launch of a comprehensive review of theContinue Reading
Mayo-Tsanaga’s silent crisis as Boko Haram’s shadow grows Over 50 abandoned villages, thousands displaced, and the guilty silence of a state that turns away The terror unleashed by Boko Haram is no longer a distant threat but a daily reality in the Mayo-Tsanaga region of Cameroon. What began as aContinue Reading
Diplomacy Kazakhstan and Morocco forge strategic trade partnership The Kazakhstan government is seeking to establish direct trade channels with Morocco to secure premium-quality goods from the North African nation. 21 July 2026 at 15:26 During a high-level meeting in Rabat, Kazakhstan’s Deputy Foreign Minister Alibek Kuantyrov emphasized the strategic partnershipContinue Reading