Deadly bus crash in Côte d’Ivoire’s Bafing river claims 24 lives
Key facts Preliminary toll: 24 fatalities and 36 injuries among 69 passengers and crew Location: Touba-Biankouma route, near Bafingdala village, Bafing region (northwest) Time: Monday, July 13, 2026, around 11:30 AM Investigation: Accident Analysis Bureau (BEA) deployed by Ministry of Transport A catastrophic bus accident struck Côte d’Ivoire’s northwest onContinue Reading
West African cocoa alliance aims for local processing dominance
The key points Regional cooperation: Four major African cocoa producers, accounting for over 60% of global output, have signed the Abuja Declaration to boost local processing Core goal: Shift from raw bean exports to high-value finished products EUDR compliance: Joint strategy to address EU’s new deforestation regulation effective December 2026Continue Reading
Mali: trial begins for six allies of former transitional leader bah n’daw
Six years after Mali entered a transitional phase, a high-profile legal case is unfolding in Bamako. Six individuals, all described by authorities as close associates of former transitional President Bah N’Daw, are facing charges of conspiracy to destabilize the government. The trial opened this week at the criminal chambers ofContinue Reading
Gabon accelerates single window service at baie des rois investment zone
Economy Gabon accelerates single window service at baie des rois investment zone 210 Libreville — The Gabonese government is taking decisive steps to align with international investor expectations. Speed, legal certainty, accessible administration, and timely decision-making now define the country’s economic landscape. For decades, bureaucratic hurdles have stifled investment acrossContinue Reading
French prime minister’s key visit to Morocco strengthens strategic ties
Just after France’s national celebration, Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu embarked on a two-day official visit to Morocco, marking a pivotal moment in revitalizing bilateral relations between the two nations. This trip follows a recent message from King Mohammed VI to President Emmanuel Macron, emphasizing that Morocco and France have enteredContinue Reading
RDC : Moscou accuse Kiev de soutenir le M23, une bataille d’influence en Afrique
Une tournée diplomatique en Afrique de l'Est se transforme en nouveau front rhétorique entre Moscou et Kiev. Le ministre russe des Affaires étrangères Sergueï Lavrov a accusé des ressortissants ukrainiens de soutenir le M23 dans l'est de la République démocratique du Congo, aux côtés du gouvernement congolais et du Burundi.Continue Reading
The stark choice facing Togolese youth: leave for success or stay with no future
The youth of Togo face an increasingly unbearable dilemma: embark on the perilous journey of emigration to pursue a dignified life, or remain in a country where their aspirations slowly crumble under the weight of stagnation. This predicament has intensified scrutiny of President Faure Gnassingbé’s leadership, whose two-decade tenure isContinue Reading
Beninese president romuald wadagni’s Ethiopia visit highlights industrial cooperation
Bénin’s economic leap: a transformative visit to Addis-Abeba The bustling capital of Ethiopia became the epicenter of economic diplomacy on a pivotal Monday in July, when President Romuald Wadagni of the Bénin embarked on a high-stakes working visit to Addis-Abeba. Beyond the ceremonial welcome at Bole International Airport, where heContinue Reading
Creating jobs for women drives new Morocco-world bank partnership
Morocco and the World Bank have inked a groundbreaking partnership aimed at supercharging inclusive economic growth across the Kingdom. The agreement, announced by Nadia Fettah, Minister of Economy and Finance, zeroes in on two critical fronts: unlocking job opportunities for women and for young people, whether in urban hubs orContinue Reading
How Morocco’s security cooperation protects ceuta from terror threats
The strategic enclave of Ceuta has once again emerged as a critical battleground in the fight against international terrorism, particularly jihadist networks, thanks to robust security cooperation with Morocco. Recent operations have uncovered the intricate ties between illicit financing—through smuggling and drug trafficking—and terrorist recruitment, which has long plagued theContinue Reading
TikTok in Gabon: 4,352 accounts suspended amid new digital rules
The Gabonese government and TikTok have shifted from confrontation to collaboration, marking a pivotal moment in the regulation of social media platforms. During the AI for Good / WSIS Global Summit in Geneva, the Minister of Digital Economy, Mark-Alexandre Doumba, engaged in critical discussions with TikTok’s regional leadership to assessContinue Reading
Senegal coalition challenges sonko’s inflammatory remarks against state institutions
The Diomaye Président coalition has strongly condemned recent statements made by Ousmane Sonko during the inauguration of Pastef’s headquarters in Mbacké. Party officials argue that his remarks, deemed disrespectful toward the Head of State, violate the principles of institutional responsibility expected from high-ranking officials. coalition warns against undermining democratic normsContinue Reading