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Legal affairs Morocco and Oman strengthen judicial ties with new legal training accord In Rabat, the Justice Ministers of Morocco and Oman formalized a landmark memorandum aimed at deepening collaboration in legal education, professional development, and institutional modernization. June 22, 2026 at 15:54 Updated on June 22, 2026 at 19:25 Morocco and Oman have inked […]
A groundbreaking project from Côte d’Ivoire has taken top honors at the country’s first national hackathon dedicated to circular economy innovation. The Bioban initiative, which focuses on converting agricultural waste into biogas and organic fertilizers, secured the winning prize at an intensive three-day competition held at the Institut national polytechnique Félix Houphouët-Boigny (INP-HB) in Yamoussoukro. […]
The ascension of Captain Ibrahim Traoré to power in Burkina Faso has positioned him as a prominent figure in Africa’s sovereignist movement. Through a robust communication strategy and an extensive presence on digital platforms, the Burkinabe authorities are vigorously promoting the narrative of a significant economic recovery underway. This storyline has been amplified by a […]
In Togo, the name Marguerite Gnakadé has increasingly come to symbolize the political pressures facing the country’s opposition. A former Minister of Defense from 2020 to 2022—making her the first woman to hold this position—she has been detained for 277 days following her public criticism of Faure Gnassingbé‘s governance and her call for a peaceful […]
Jihadist faction asserts control over Niamey airport strike related footage May 15, 2026 Mali: FLA rebels claim capture of over 200 soldiers in Kidal May 12, 2026 President Emmanuel Macron addresses Nairobi youth: “Entirely French and entirely African” May 11, 2026 West Africa: Mali could not prevent April 25 jihadist assault despite remaining in ECOWAS […]
Politics Gabon strengthens military capabilities amid regional security challenges By Editor-in-Chief June 22, 2026 138 No comment Libreville, June 22, 2026 – As security threats intensify across the Gulf of Guinea and global conflicts evolve, Gabon has taken a decisive step in modernizing its military capabilities. The announcement, made by President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema […]
Politics Cameroon’s SDF names Louis Marie Kakdeu director of national election preparation commission The Social Democratic Front’s second vice president has been selected to head the party’s election readiness efforts ahead of 2027 votes. Politics desk AAA Summarize Listen Comment Social Democratic Front establishes new election preparation body The Social Democratic Front (SDF), Cameroon’s leading […]
Politics Gabon faces growing frustration over SEEG’s performance despite billion-CFA investments By Chief Editor June 22, 2026 139 No comment Libreville, June 22, 2026 — In Gabon, the water and electricity crisis has reached an unprecedented political threshold. For the first time since the transition began, the Union Démocratique des Bâtisseurs (UDB), the party founded […]
Juventus transfer strategy hangs in balance as Kolo Muani deal faces unexpected resistance After a challenging loan spell at Tottenham, Randal Kolo Muani will not be retained by Paris Saint-Germain upon his return. The Italian giants, Juventus, have emerged as the frontrunners to sign the French striker, but the potential move is far from a […]
Bénin and Niger move closer to border reopening and improved ties Editorial team Bilateral relations between Bénin and Niger are gaining momentum as expert committees from both nations convened in Cotonou to advance discussions on reopening their shared border. The meeting follows the official visit of Bénin’s President Romuald Wadagni to Niamey on June 2, […]
Mali joins global summit to shape the future of higher education Global education leaders convened in Shenzhen to redefine higher learning, with Mali playing a key role in shaping innovative academic pathways. UNESCO June 22, 2026 On June 6, 2026, the World Summit on the Future of Higher Education convened at the Southern University of […]
Yaoundé, June 22, 2026 – The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) is providing Cameroon with technical support to develop comprehensive energy accounts, a critical step toward smarter energy, economic, and environmental policies. In collaboration with Cameroon’s National Institute of Statistics (INS) and the World Bank under the HISWACA initiative, UNECA is organizing a […]