Chad and France deepen military ties at eurosatory defense talks
International Chad and France strengthen defense ties at Eurosatory security forum High-level discussions in Paris focus on regional security challenges and enhanced aerial defense capabilities between N’Djamena and Paris. Editorial Staff — 1 min read The Minister of National Defense, Veterans, and War Victims of Chad, General Issakha Malloua Djamouss,Continue Reading
Bénin and Niger edge closer to resolving critical border dispute
The tarmac of Cotonou International Airport bore witness to a pivotal moment in West African diplomacy this past Friday, as a high-level Nigerien delegation touched down under full protocol, signaling the resumption of stalled bilateral talks. Far from mere diplomatic pageantry, the event marked the tangible rebirth of dialogue betweenContinue Reading
Burkina Faso’s gold under Russian flag: a sovereignty in question
Under the guise of breaking free from colonial legacies and diversifying partnerships, Burkina Faso’s transitional government has adopted a strategy that raises a pressing concern: is the country truly reclaiming its sovereignty, or merely exchanging one overseer for another? Since Captain Ibrahim Traoré took the helm of the transition, OuagadougouContinue Reading
Gabon’s ambassador in Tunisia outlines key diplomatic priorities
Following his appointment in March 2024 and the formal presentation of his credentials to Tunisia’s President Kaïs Saïed on November 6, 2025, Gabon’s Ambassador to Tunisia, Pierre Ntsiet Ngolo, has outlined a clear diplomatic roadmap for deepening bilateral ties between Libreville and Tunis. With unwavering commitment, the seasoned diplomat pledgesContinue Reading
Niger: Lomé’s shadow looms over Niamey airport attack
The violent incident that unfolded in Niamey on 18 June 2026 has sent shockwaves across West Africa. As negotiations for the reopening of borders between Bénin and Niger reached a critical stage, this sudden surge of violence threatens to derail diplomatic progress. Observers now suspect an undercurrent of economic powerContinue Reading
DRC church warns constitutional changes risk national crisis
DRC church warns constitutional changes risk national crisis The National Episcopal Conference of Congo has issued a stern warning against attempts to amend the country’s constitution, calling such moves a direct threat to the republican pact that has underpinned stability in the Democratic Republic of Congo since 2006. In aContinue Reading
Côte d’Ivoire: top award recognizes geodetic innovation leader
Côte d’Ivoire honore a geospatial trailblazer at prestigious awards ceremony Abidjan, 20 June — Dr Edouard Fonh-Gbéi, Director-General of Côte d’Ivoire’s National Committee for Remote Sensing and Geographic Information (CNTIG), was honored this week at the Evening of African Economic Builders. The award, presented in Abidjan on 18 June, celebratesContinue Reading
Psg summer transfer update: competition for mateus fernandes intensifies
While this summer’s transfer window remains open, Paris Saint-Germain has yet to finalize a single signing. Yet the capital club is actively scouting fresh talent, with one name standing out: Mateus Fernandes, the Portuguese midfielder from West Ham. The 21-year-old’s impressive displays have drawn interest from multiple Premier League sides,Continue Reading
Unexpected depths of Sonko’s reintegration ruling
The recent decision by Senegal’s Constitutional Council regarding Ousmane Sonko’s reintegration into the National Assembly has sparked intense debate within the country’s legal circles. This ruling, framed as a procedural matter, raises significant questions about the consistency and trajectory of the Council’s jurisprudence. Legal interpretations and institutional coherence A closerContinue Reading
Burkina Faso allows Mio scooters on bike lanes: opinions divided
While some commuters praise the initiative as a forward-thinking solution, others voice concerns about potential safety risks and the suitability of existing infrastructure. «Given that traffic rules are already in place, it makes sense to let Mio-type scooters use the same lanes as smaller motorcycles. This regulation aligns with theContinue Reading
Ivory Coast unveils Africa’s first large-scale cashew shell biochar plant
The Ivory Coast has taken a major step forward in sustainable industrial innovation with the launch of Africa’s first commercial-scale biochar production facility in Attinguié, located within the PK 31 industrial zone on the outskirts of Abidjan. Inaugurated on June 18, 2026, the facility is a flagship project of ValencyContinue Reading
Gabon unveils bold energy strategy at Cape Town forum to boost 2026 ambitions
The Gabonese government has rolled out its 2026-2035 energy roadmap at the African Energy Forum in Cape Town, positioning Libreville as a key player in the continent’s energy transition. Led by Philippe Tonangoye, Minister of Universal Access to Water and Energy, the delegation outlined strategic priorities to an audience ofContinue Reading