Senegal minister rebukes sonko over touba money laundering claims
The Senegalese Minister of Land and Air Transport, Abdoul Ahad Ndiaye, has strongly rebutted allegations made by opposition leader Ousmane Sonko regarding illicit funds allegedly channeled into the holy city of Touba. In a firm statement, the minister condemned Sonko’s remarks as a profound disrespect to Touba’s residents and theContinue Reading
Sénégal football: pressure mounts on FSF after lions’ world cup exit
SportSénégal Pressure mounts on FSF as Senegalese football faces reckoning Following the Teranga Lions’ World Cup elimination and the coach’s departure, stakeholders demand transparency in Senegalese football governance. The shock waves from the Teranga Lions’ World Cup exit continue to reverberate across Senegal, with football enthusiasts and stakeholders questioning everyContinue Reading
Ahmed Cissé strengthens control over Côte d’Ivoire’s banking sector with BICICI stake increase
The ownership structure of the Banque internationale pour le commerce et l’industrie de Côte d’Ivoire (BICICI) continues to evolve. Three years after BNP Paribas withdrew and the bank shifted to Ivorian shareholders, the Banque nationale d’investissement (BNI) finalized an agreement on July 13 to sell its entire stake in theContinue Reading
Trossard Joins Besiktas After Leaving Arsenal
The transfer of Leandro Trossard from Arsenal to Besiktas is official. Belgian international Trossard, who won the English league with Arsenal last season and reached the Champions League final, has left the Gunners after 1.5 years. According to an announcement by the club, Trossard was allowed to visit Istanbul forContinue Reading
Burkina Faso withdraws diplomats from France amid strained relations
Burkina Faso has closed its embassy in Paris, a landmark decision following the termination of diplomatic ties with France. The twelve Burkinabè diplomats stationed in the French capital have returned to Ouagadougou, where they were welcomed by Foreign Minister Karamoko Jean-Marie Traoré. The delegation carried back the national flag thatContinue Reading
Côte d’Ivoire to host FIMEC 2026: aligning skills with economic demands
Abidjan prepares for a pivotal skills and jobs forum Abidjan will host the second edition of the International Forum on Trades and Skills (FIMEC) on 15 and 16 July 2026, under the leadership of Prime Minister Robert Beugré Mambé. The event aims to position vocational training as a cornerstone ofContinue Reading
Tchad and Russia deepen ties with military and diplomatic agreements
The Chad and Russia have taken significant steps to strengthen their bilateral ties, particularly in defense and diplomacy, as part of broader efforts to enhance regional security. On July 14, during a joint press conference in Moscow, Chad’s Foreign Minister, Abdoulaye Sabre Fadoul, and his Russian counterpart, Sergey Lavrov, highlightedContinue Reading
French prime minister’s Rabat visit to strengthen strategic ties
Key diplomatic mission in North Africa The French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu embarks on an official two-day visit to Rabat this Wednesday and Thursday, marking his first international engagement since assuming office. The trip follows a recent Qatar stop to pay respects to the late emir, demonstrating France’s commitment toContinue Reading
Gabon Unveils Kimba Connect 2026, A National Open Innovation Challenge
Kimba Connect 2026, a national open innovation challenge, was launched in Libreville, Gabon, on July 12, 2022. The initiative aims to foster collaboration between local businesses and startups to address transformation challenges. The program’s principle is based on an open call for challenges, which will be responded by startups withContinue Reading
Lead humanitarian position in drc with intersos
INTERSOS is actively recruiting a Mission Leader for its operations in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The role is a 12-month contract, classified as a Co.co.co., with applications closing on July 29, 2026. INTERSOS is a non-profit, non-governmental humanitarian organization dedicated to supporting victims of natural disasters andContinue Reading
Lucas Digne seals PSG return after secret World Cup deal
Lucas Digne’s remarkable return to Paris Saint-Germain is now all but confirmed, with the versatile defender set to reunite with the capital club this summer. The 32-year-old French international, currently competing in the World Cup 2026, has quietly finalized an agreement with the PSG hierarchy, leaving Aston Villa behind afterContinue Reading
Gabon’s aviation authority faces scrutiny amid reform efforts
Economie Gabon’s aviation authority navigates reform amid persistent criticism Reporting team 178 views No comments Libreville, Tuesday, July 14, 2026 — Every nation faces periods where its key institutions come under intense public scrutiny. Yet when controversy overshadows substantive reforms, a critical question emerges: is public debate enhancing governance, orContinue Reading