The AES and its crisis of power: how JNIM reshapes the Sahel
The Alliance of Sahel States at a crossroads: military failure meets ideological shift The Alliance of Sahel States (AES), launched amid great fanfare two years ago, now faces a stark reality: its bold declarations of sovereignty are crumbling under the weight of battlefield defeats. Despite the fiery rhetoric from theContinue Reading
Mali secures 166 million euro funding for Bamako power loop
The Malian government has officially endorsed the final financing phase for the critical 225 kV North Bamako high-voltage loop project. With a total investment commitment of €166 million, this initiative will serve as the backbone for power supply to the capital city and its surrounding peri-urban areas. Officials confirm theContinue Reading
Morocco joins Mediterranean Union parliamentary bureau
Diplomacy Morocco joins Mediterranean Union parliamentary bureau The Kingdom has been elected to the Assembly Bureau and entrusted with chairing the Artificial Intelligence Commission, reflecting both the trust placed in Morocco’s parliamentary diplomacy and the growing influence of its Parliament within this Euro-Mediterranean body. 6 July 2026 Morocco’s parliamentary delegationContinue Reading
Gabon’s digital sovereignty: a new era with its national data center
Gabon embraces digital sovereignty with its national data center Libreville, July 6, 2026 – Gabon has achieved a pivotal milestone in its economic transformation journey by officially opening its inaugural national sovereign Data Center. Far more than just a technological facility, this advanced infrastructure signals the nation’s entry into aContinue Reading
Mali’s northern conflict: unravelling the azawad liberation front’s push for independence
The Azawad Liberation Front (FLA), a separatist movement, has reportedly joined forces with the Support Group for Islam and Muslims (JNIM) to launch a second military offensive this weekend. Their objective is to reclaim control of regions in northern and central Mali, currently held by government forces. This latest offensiveContinue Reading
L’opposition, la rue et l’Eglise pour barrer Tshisekedi
L’opposition en République démocratique du Congo (RDC) appelle à réclamer, dans la rue, la démission du président Félix Tshisekedi. Elle accuse celui-ci de vouloir modifier la Constitution pour se maintenir au-delà de la limite de deux mandats. Système « Fatshi » L’opposition, qui avait initialement appelé à manifester mercredi notamment dans laContinue Reading
High-level french-moroccan talks set for Rabat this month
French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu is scheduled to arrive in Rabat on 15 July for his inaugural official visit to Morocco. The following day, he will jointly chair with Moroccan Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch the Haute Commission mixte maroco-française, a pivotal forum focused on deepening bilateral cooperation across critical sectorsContinue Reading
Two years of AES: bold claims meet harsh security realities in Mali
The Confédération des États du Sahel (AES), marking its second anniversary on July 6, 2026, has been the subject of an ambitious address by its current president, Captain Ibrahim Traoré of Burkina Faso. While the speech painted a largely positive picture of progress and future ambitions for the alliance betweenContinue Reading
Sandro Tonali joins Tottenham in 108 million euro deal
Tottenham Hotspur seals record-breaking deal for Sandro Tonali Tottenham Hotspur has just pulled off one of the most audacious transfers in Premier League history by securing the signing of Italian midfielder Sandro Tonali from Newcastle United. The deal, finalized this afternoon, sees the London club part with an eye-watering initialContinue Reading
Côte d’ivoire tackles female genital mutilation after brutal attack on young girls
Government stands firm against female genital mutilation after shocking incident in Bongouanou Bongouanou — Côte d’Ivoire’s government has once again vowed to uphold its strict “zero tolerance” policy on female genital mutilation (FGM) following a brutal excision incident involving five young girls in the town of Bongouanou. The harrowing eventsContinue Reading
Ouragahio municipality reviews women’s empowerment initiatives in Côte d’Ivoire
Gagnoa – The Ouragahio municipality, led by Mayor Dr. Pierre Dacoury-Tabley, recently conducted a comprehensive evaluation of its impactful women’s empowerment policy. This assessment took place during a special tribute event for the commune’s women, affectionately known as ‘Mother’s Day,’ which was presided over by the local sub-prefect, Tié-Bi AssiContinue Reading
Maroc us ties: 250 years of friendship and Sahara sovereignty support
For over two and a half centuries, the bond between Morocco and the United States has stood as a cornerstone of diplomatic history, rooted in mutual respect and strategic alignment. The foundation of this enduring partnership was laid in 1786 with the signing of a historic friendship treaty, marking theContinue Reading