The steep cost of facade sovereignty on household budgets in the Sahel
While the West African States Central Bank (BCEAO) reports an average inflation rate of 0.0% across the zone, this statistic feels like a mirage for populations in the Sahel. In Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso, the calm celebrated in air-conditioned Dakar offices has not crossed the borders of the SahelContinue Reading
France and Morocco forge a landmark friendship treaty
The move signals a mutual desire to craft a text rooted in enduring strategic interests. Both nations share the ambition to create, with necessary adjustments, a counterpart to the Élysée Treaty signed in 1963 by General de Gaulle and Chancellor Konrad Adenauer between France and Germany. This joint commission isContinue Reading
Mauritania’s diplomatic push for coumba bâ’s oif bid in Cameroon
President Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani of Mauritania has launched a significant diplomatic offensive, dispatching two high-ranking ministers to Yaoundé within a single week. On June 24, Bessouda Mohamed Laghdaf, the Mauritanian Minister of Environment, arrived at the Unity Palace as a special envoy, carrying a sealed message specifically forContinue Reading
Mason Greenwood transfer race heats up as Fenerbahçe prepare improved offer
Olympique de Marseille facing Greenwood departure The question is no longer whether Mason Greenwood will leave Olympique de Marseille during the summer transfer window, but when. The English attacker holds the highest market value in the squad and must be sold to help the club balance its books. AS Roma,Continue Reading
Gabon welcomes five new ambassadors as Oligui Nguema broadens diplomatic ties
On Wednesday 24 June 2026, Gabon’s President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema formally received the credentials of five new ambassadors. This ceremonial event underscores Libreville’s drive to strengthen its global presence and positions the country as a key player in economic, environmental and geopolitical arenas. Among the new diplomatic figures inContinue Reading
Morocco warns at Geneva about corruption’s toll on fundamental rights
This event took place amid growing global awareness of corruption’s harmful impact, building on the Human Rights Council’s work—notably Resolution 59/6 adopted in July 2025. That resolution affirms the now widely accepted idea that fighting corruption and protecting fundamental rights are intrinsically linked and mutually reinforcing. International commitments like theContinue Reading
Japan vs Sweden: Japan to defeat Sweden in vital World Cup 2026 showdown
Japan vs Sweden match information – June 26, 2026 Detail Information Match Japan vs Sweden Tournament World Cup 2026 Time 6:00 AM (Vietnam time), June 26, 2026 Location AT&T Stadium, Dallas Group Group F Match Day Third round Match prediction: Japan vs Sweden The Japan vs Sweden match is aContinue Reading
Ousmane Sonko confronts foreign affairs minister Cheikh Niang in national assembly live session
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Burundi and Mali: how authoritarian regimes leverage perceived threats to consolidate power
On April 20, 2026, General Évariste Ndayishimiye, then serving as the Chairperson of the African Union (AU), undertook an official “friendship and working” visit to Ouagadougou. This diplomatic engagement aimed to re-establish dialogue between the continental body and the Alliance of Sahel States (AES), an alliance comprising Burkina Faso, Mali,Continue Reading
Morocco next destination for Club Export 47
Morocco has been selected as the next stop for the Club Export 47 mission, scheduled from 30 November to 3 December. A true gateway to Africa, Morocco stands out for its economic vitality, its close ties with France, and the wide range of opportunities it offers to businesses. By AïssataContinue Reading
Internal strife rocks pastef in ziguinchor, challenging ousmane sonko’s influence
Internal strife rocks pastef in ziguinchor, challenging ousmane sonko’s influence In Ziguinchor, a simmering internal conflict within Pastef has erupted into public view, pitting Djibril Sonko against Bassirou Coly in a fierce struggle for local power. As tensions escalate, the future of the party in this strategically important region appearsContinue Reading
Bénin’s new ombudsman: razacki amouda issifou takes office amid institutional reform
Razacki Amouda Issifou has officially assumed the role of the Médiateur de la République, or Ombudsman, for Bénin. This significant appointment follows a pivotal legislative amendment passed by Béninois parliamentarians on June 24, 2026, which redefines how this crucial public office is filled. Under the newly adopted provisions, the positionContinue Reading