Joint military operation against terrorism at the Benin-Burkina Faso border In a decisive move to curb the rising tide of terrorism destabilizing West Africa, the armed forces of Benin and Burkina Faso have launched a synchronized military operation along the Koualou border region—a critical area where both nations converge. SinceContinue Reading
INTERNATIONAL Diplomatic overtures: Lecornu’s first foreign mission to Qatar and Morocco Sébastien Lecornu embarks on his maiden international tour as Prime Minister, starting with a gesture of respect in Doha and a strategic meeting in Rabat. These stops reveal Paris’s evolving priorities in the Gulf and North Africa. Political InsightsContinue Reading
In a significant political move, Senegal’s former President Macky Sall is set to make a brief stopover in Dakar this Friday, July 17, 2026. The visit follows his recent announcement on social media, where he confirmed plans to meet with current President Bassirou Diomaye Faye for a high-level discussion. TheContinue Reading
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has emerged as a cornerstone of the global supply chains for critical minerals. With vast reserves of cobalt, copper, lithium, coltan, and rare earths, the Congolese subsoil holds a decisive share of the raw materials essential for the energy transition and cutting-edge electronics. ForContinue Reading
World • Senegal “Living in fear: gay life in Senegal after penalties double” Isolation, suffocating atmosphere, and constant fear of arrest—since Senegal doubled prison sentences for same-sex relations in March, distress calls from LGBTQ+ individuals seeking escape have surged. Organizations like Stop Homophobie, SOS Homophobie, and Le Refuge have intensifiedContinue Reading
The diplomatic frost between Bamako and Algiers has finally melted. After more than a year of bitter exchanges and severed ties, Mali and Algeria have restored full diplomatic relations and reopened their shared airspace. This sudden thaw came as a surprise, with no prior indication of reconciliation. Mali had openlyContinue Reading
Le Tchad a accueilli récemment le Forum africain de l’eau, organisé conjointement par le gouvernement tchadien et le Groupe de la Banque mondiale dans le cadre de l’initiative Water Forward. Ce rendez-vous a réuni des chefs d’État, des ministres, ainsi que des dirigeants d’institutions régionales et du secteur privé pourContinue Reading
Ecouter l’article A recent National Human Development Report (RNDH 2026) illuminates a critical paradox undermining Gabon’s labor market: despite a significant portion of its young, active population facing unemployment – roughly one in three – numerous industries struggle to find the skilled workforce they desperately need. This challenging situation, aContinue Reading
Mines de Rubaya France has firmly reiterated its endorsement of the initiative spearheaded by the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), which seeks to place natural resource governance at the forefront of discussions within the United Nations Security Council. This crucial dialogue also extends to addressing the deficiencies in the internationalContinue Reading
A two-day official visit to Rabat by French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu this Wednesday and Thursday marks a significant step in reinforcing the strategic partnership between France and Morocco. The high-level meetings, including a bilateral summit with Moroccan counterpart Aziz Akhannouch, underscore the deepening diplomatic and economic collaboration between theContinue Reading
The Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Judith Suminwa, recently addressed the United Nations Security Council during her country’s rotating presidency, outlining the nation’s urgent priorities in peace, justice, and human rights. During her diplomatic mission in New York, she emphasized the protection of civilians as aContinue Reading
The recent escalation in Spanish-Moroccan relations has taken an unprecedented turn, with Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares accusing the main opposition party, the Partido Popular, of adopting an anti-Moroccan stance. This accusation goes beyond routine political disputes, signaling a deepening divide over how Spain should engage with its NorthContinue Reading