Morocco France high level talks focus on future partnerships in rab at summit
Rabat hosts pivotal Morocco-France summit to shape future collaborations Rabat is set to witness a landmark diplomatic gathering today as Moroccan and French leaders convene for the fifteenth high-level bilateral meeting. This session, held under the banner of the reinforced exceptional partnership between the two nations, will be co-chaired byContinue Reading
Democratic republic of Congo’s ebola outbreak: uncovering the true scale
A significant alert has been sounded by the World Health Organization concerning the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Just two months after the epidemic was officially declared, the latest figures released on July 15 reveal a grim reality: over 2,000 confirmed cases and 796 tragic deaths.Continue Reading
Tchad opens borders to africans without visas by 2027
Tchad opens borders to africans without visas by 2027 Redaction Afrique Reading time: Illustrative image of Chad visa © DR The Republic of Chad is set to abolish visa requirements for African travelers starting January 1, 2027. President Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno announced this landmark decision during the opening ceremonyContinue Reading
Rabat hosts high-level Morocco-France talks led by Akhannouch and Lecornu
Rabat, Morocco — On Thursday, July 16, 2026, the capital city played host to a landmark gathering as the 15th High-Level Morocco-France Meeting convened, marking a significant step in the deepening ties between the two nations. Co-chaired by Morocco’s Head of Government Aziz Akhannouch and France’s Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu,Continue Reading
Niger: two journalists released after eight months in detention
Niger: two journalists released after eight months in detention Breaking news. After eight months behind bars, Youssouf Seriba and Oumarou Kané, two prominent Nigerien journalists, walked free this Wednesday. They had been held since November 2025 on charges of complicity in disseminating a document deemed likely to disrupt public order.Continue Reading
Ivory Coast slams French politician for remarks on 2025 election
The Embassy of Côte d’Ivoire in France and Monaco has issued a strong protest against recent statements made by Jean-Luc Mélenchon, leader of France’s La France Insoumise party, during a political gathering in mainland France. In an official communiqué released from Paris, the Ivorian diplomatic mission labeled his remarks asContinue Reading
Gabon’s path to renewal: why long-term state planning is non-negotiable
Gabon’s renewal cannot be achieved through superficial fixes or short-term fixes. This is the bold stance taken by Yves Fernand Manfoumbi, former Director-General of the Budget and former Minister, in a compelling op-ed published on his Facebook page. The veteran technocrat argues that the nation must abandon its reactive governanceContinue Reading
French-moroccan relations: lecornu in Rabat to boost strategic ties
French-Moroccan relations: Lecornu heads to Rabat to strengthen strategic partnership As diplomatic ties continue to thaw between Paris and Rabat, French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu arrived in Rabat late Wednesday for a two-day official visit aimed at deepening cooperation across multiple sectors. The high-stakes trip follows Morocco’s recognition of theContinue Reading
Leadership shake-up at general bank of Cameroon
Cameroon state takes full control of General Bank with new leadership Finance veteran Ezékiel Passam appointed Chairman of the Board as the Republic of Cameroon completes its majority acquisition of the former Société Générale Cameroun. Business desk AAA Summarize Listen Comment Advertisement Cameroon’s state-owned investment reshapes General Bank Banking executiveContinue Reading
Skills development: FIMEC, a strategic driver for Côte d’Ivoire’s national plan 2026-2030
Abidjan, July 15, 2026 – The International Forum on Trades and Skills (FIMEC) stands as a pivotal instrument for fulfilling the ambitions of Côte d’Ivoire’s National Development Plan (PND) 2026-2030. Prime Minister Robert Beugré Mambé highlighted this on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at the Abidjan Sofitel Hôtel Ivoire, stressing FIMEC’sContinue Reading
Cameroon’s CDEC: a strategic engine for infrastructure development
Economie Cameroon’s CDEC: a strategic engine for infrastructure development Cameroon, like many African economies, has faced a tightening of access to traditional external financing sources for several years. This includes concessional multilateral loans, public development aid, and increasingly expensive international bond markets. In this challenging environment, the strategic imperative isContinue Reading
Dakar: legal challenge emerges over ousmane sonko’s remarks on touba’s finances
A legal process has been initiated against Ousmane Sonko, the current head of the Senegalese government and a prominent figure within the Pastef party. This action follows public statements he made concerning alleged dubious financial flows within the holy city of Touba, the spiritual heart of Mouridism. A plaintiff hasContinue Reading