The Malian capital Bamako witnessed a historic moment in African rugby as former French international Yacouba Camara pulled on the green and gold jersey of the Eagles of Mali. The versatile back-row forward marked his international comeback in style during the Zone B Africa Cup, donning the national colors forContinue Reading
Cotonou kicks off seventh ministerial session of the Atlantic African states process In a significant step toward strengthening continental unity, the 7th Ministerial Meeting of the Process of Atlantic African States (PAAS) opened today in Cotonou, co-chaired by Morocco and Benin. Under the visionary leadership of His Majesty King MohammedContinue Reading
The 2026 Abidjan Conference wrapped up with a bold vision: Africa must not just navigate global shifts but actively shape them. Over three days, policymakers, economists, and international partners convened to redefine the continent’s economic future, emphasizing integration, strategic financing, and collective action as pillars of resilience. Closing the conference,Continue Reading
The diplomatic landscape in Lomé received a significant boost as three new ambassadors presented their credentials to the Togolese Head of State. This solemn ceremony, held at the presidential palace, underscores the nation’s commitment to deepening international partnerships. On this occasion, the ambassadors of Canada, Pakistan, and Ghana—Myriam Montrat, NajeebContinue Reading
Ouagadougou’s pivot to Moscow: promises vs. reality Since deepening ties with Russia, the authorities in Ouagadougou have framed the partnership as a strategic breakthrough, positioning Moscow as a reliable ally in the country’s pursuit of security and self-determination. Official statements highlight a relationship built on mutual respect, the absence ofContinue Reading
Morocco and the United States are advancing a groundbreaking military cooperation initiative with the establishment of the Advanced Multidomain Training and Experimentation Center (AMTEC) in Tan-Tan. This strategic hub will integrate cutting-edge technologies to enhance interoperability between African and Western defense partners while accelerating the modernization of military capabilities. TheContinue Reading
Aurélien Mintsa Mi-Nguema has taken up his post as Gabon’s Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador to India, marking a new chapter in relations between Libreville and New Delhi. By Aïssata Issa — AnalystContinue Reading
Algeria and Mali restore diplomatic relations in rapid diplomatic thaw Ali Attar In early February 2026, Bamako dismissed as baseless rumors suggesting the imminent return of its ambassador to Algiers. By mid-July, the reversal was official: Mali announced the reinstatement of its top diplomat in Algeria, marking the end ofContinue Reading
The diplomatic standoff between Algeria and Mali has reached an unexpected turning point. In February, Bamako dismissed claims of an ambassador’s return to Algiers as “fabricated disinformation.” Yet by July 10, the Malian government reversed course, announcing the reinstatement of its envoy to Algeria and the reopening of its airspaceContinue Reading
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Sino-Congolese infrastructure programme hit by customs delays Despite concerted efforts from technical, financial and institutional stakeholders, the Sino-Congolese Programme in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is facing significant setbacks. The primary obstacle? Protracted customs clearance procedures that are directly hampering the progress of key infrastructure projects across theContinue Reading
eastern DRC conflict: Russia accuses Ukraine of backing M23 rebels The M23 rebel movement, which has seized control of large areas in North Kivu and South Kivu provinces, now faces fresh accusations of receiving foreign support. Moscow has pointed an accusing finger at Ukraine, alleging its involvement in the conflictContinue Reading