French embassy in Yaoundé justifies stricter student visa rules for Cameroonians
The French Embassy in Yaoundé has clarified its decision to implement more stringent procedures for awarding student visas to Cameroonian applicants. Muriel Piquet-Viaux, the cooperation and cultural action advisor at the embassy, highlighted that “fraud is a very real concern” impacting the integrity of applications. She detailed various deceptive tacticsContinue Reading
Sénégal: sonko faces legal action over touba remarks
In a significant legal development in Dakar, a collective representing descendants of the founder of Touba, the revered holy city in Senegal, has filed a formal complaint against opposition leader Ousmane Sonko. The move follows his remarks during the inauguration of the Pastef party’s headquarters in the city, where heContinue Reading
Senegal ousmane sonko faces legal action over touba remarks
African society news Senegal: politician Ousmane Sonko faces legal action over Touba comments A group representing descendants of Touba’s founder has filed a complaint with Dakar’s prosecutor’s office against opposition leader Ousmane Sonko. The legal action follows his remarks during the inauguration of his party’s headquarters in the holy city,Continue Reading
Un sanctions hits six armed group leaders in eastern DRC including Nangaa
The United Nations Security Council sanctions committee, established under Resolution 1533 (2004) concerning the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), has officially imposed restrictive measures on six additional individuals and two entities, as announced in a statement released on July 16. This move targets key figures linked to armed groupsContinue Reading
Le Maroc et la France consolident leur partenariat stratégique
Le Maroc et la France consolident leur partenariat stratégique La XVe réunion de haut niveau Maroc-France inaugure une nouvelle étape de coopération fondée sur les intérêts communs, l’intégrité territoriale du Maroc réaffirmant le soutien de Paris au plan d’autonomie visant à apporter une solution définitive au conflit du Sahara et leContinue Reading
Women’s rising political role in Benin gains momentum
Human rights Benin women’s rising political role in Benin gains momentum The appointment of Captain Elvire Toupé as aide-de-camp marks progress, yet women remain underrepresented in elective offices. Following his inauguration, Beninese President Romuald Wadagni appointed Captain Elvire Toupé as his aide-de-camp during the inaugural cabinet meeting on May 28.Continue Reading
DR Congo’s bid for ITU seat: José Mpanda seeks global backing for digital leadership
The Democratic Republic of Congo is stepping up its diplomatic efforts to secure a seat on the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Council, a move that highlights its aspirations to play a leading role in global digital governance. On the evening of July 15, 2026, Me José Mpanda Kabangu, the MinisterContinue Reading
Côte d’Ivoire : Starlink débarque pour désenclaver les zones rurales
Starlink est désormais disponible commercialement en Côte d’Ivoire. Le service internet haut débit par satellite de SpaceX a été lancé ce mardi 16 juillet 2026, après l’obtention d’une licence provisoire de 12 mois délivrée par l’Autorité de Régulation des Télécommunications/TIC (ARTCI) à Starlink Network CIV. Les clients peuvent commander leurContinue Reading
Senegal taps Lazard to navigate its $13 billion debt challenge
Senegal is embarking on a decisive path to manage its public finances, reportedly engaging the prominent American investment bank Lazard as its financial advisor for sovereign debt. This significant development in African news today, anticipated around mid-July, is under intense scrutiny from international investors, particularly in light of massive budgetaryContinue Reading
France Gabon forging a renewed partnership
Politics France and Gabon: crafting a renewed partnership Editorial Team July 16, 2026 137 No comment Libreville, July 16, 2026 — The 14th of July celebrations in Libreville transcended mere national festivities. Through the address delivered by the French Ambassador to Gabon, Fabrice Mauriès, a vivid snapshot of the evolvingContinue Reading
Cameroon shifts from parras 24 to public partnership for sonara refinery
The state-owned refinery Sonara, located in Limbe, is undergoing a strategic pivot. After years of relying on private partnerships under the project name Parras 24, Cameroonian authorities are now prioritizing a public-sector collaboration to secure its future operations. This decision marks a significant shift in the country’s approach to managingContinue Reading
Former president Macky Sall’s un bid sparks controversy in Senegal
Macky Sall’s bid to become the next United Nations Secretary-General has ignited fierce debate across Senegal, especially among those who lost loved ones during his presidency. Days after the former leader officially declared his candidacy—backed by Burundi in its role as current president of the African Union—he returned to DakarContinue Reading