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L'économie marocaine a enregistré sa plus forte croissance depuis près d'une décennie en 2025, mais derrière cette progression apparaît un important décalage : l'investissement a bondi de 16,3 %, tandis que la consommation des ménages n'a augmenté que de 1,2 %. La croissance marocaine est largement portée par les grands investissements, beaucoup moins par les […]
Libya Takes Steps to Strengthen Border Security The Libyan government has announced a massive border patrol operation aimed at strengthening security in the country’s southern region, where thousands of migrants have been trying to reach Europe. Colonel Ahmed Abu Qila, commander of desert patrols in the region, said that the operation will take place from […]
The Moroccan monarchy has established itself as a model of political and economic success on the continental and regional stage, according to Ilan Berman, vice-president of the American Foreign Policy Council. According to Mr. Berman, Morocco is making significant strides under King Mohammed VI’s visionary leadership, becoming a key player in regional politics and economics. […]
Regional Cooperation on the Agenda The Libyan vice-commander-in-chief, General Saddam Haftar, has arrived in N’Djamena, the capital of Chad, where he was welcomed by President Mahamat Déby Itno at the presidential palace. During their meeting, both sides discussed regional issues of common interest and explored ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation in various fields, in line […]
Thousands of Nigeriens took to the streets of Niamey this Saturday morning to mark the third anniversary of the Refondation du Niger, honoring the CNSP’s rise to power on July 26, 2023. The demonstration reflected a wave of popular enthusiasm, with citizens celebrating what they see as a pivotal moment in the nation’s history. Supporters […]
In a significant development for the nation’s political landscape, Bassirou Diomaye Faye has officially launched his new political party, Kiiraay, in Sénégal. This move marks a pivotal moment for the prominent political figure as he carves out an independent path. The establishment of Kiiraay follows a widely publicized rupture between Bassirou Diomaye Faye and his […]
Pastef party leader Ousmane Sonko publicly corrected former minister Maimouna Dièye following remarks she made at the party’s membership card launch event. The ceremony, held this Saturday in Khombole, Senegal, was the setting for the unexpected clarification. Addressing party activists and supporters, Maimouna Dièye expressed her delight, stating, « J’ai le plaisir aujourd’hui d’être ici, […]
Au Sénégal, la rupture entre le président Bassirou Diomaye Faye et son ancien allié Ousmane Sonko, chef du parti au pouvoir, le Pastef, est consommée. Le chef de l’état sénégalais a officiellement lancé samedi son propre parti politique. Ancien membre du Pastel dirigé par Ousmane Sonko, Bassirou Diomaye Faye crée le Parti des Patriotes Républicains […]
For over a quarter-century, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has grappled with an unrelenting food crisis. Today, this profound challenge of hunger in the Democratic Republic of Congo affects an staggering 26.5 million individuals, forcing them into a daily struggle for basic sustenance. Globally, the nation ranks as the third most food-insecure according to […]
La Corte burkinense de Justicia ha anulado un contrato de streaming aurifero entre las sociedades canadienses Franco-Nevada y Sandstorm Gold Royalties y un activo ubicado en el territorio nacional. Este fallo interroga la sólida juridicidad de instrumentos financieros masivamente utilizados a través del continente africano para prefinancar la producción de oro. El streaming aurifero se […]
Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has taken a decisive step, officially inaugurating KIIRAAY – Les Patriotes Républicains, his new political party, on Saturday, July 25, in Dakar. This announcement, made during a constituent general assembly held in the capital, signifies the head of state’s political independence from the African Party for Independence, Work, Ethics and […]
A pivotal moment has arrived for cybersécurité in Côte d’Ivoire as the nation inaugurates its sovereign Public Key Infrastructure (PKI). This crucial national system is now operational, tasked with issuing and managing electronic certificates essential for authenticating digital identities, securing transactions, and facilitating dematerialized exchanges. Concurrently, Abidjan has initiated the development of its forthcoming national […]