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Selon le correspondant de l’agence de presse vietnamienne en Afrique, la violence continue de s’intensifier dans l’est de la République démocratique du Congo, les attaques des forces armées et les déplacements prolongés de populations augmentant le risque d’instabilité dans la région des Grands Lacs africains, tout en constituant un défi majeur pour les efforts de […]
The international transfer window is poised to reopen as the FIFA World Cup nears its conclusion, with Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) preparing to tackle several pressing squad decisions. Among the most urgent cases is that of Bradley Barcola, a dynamic winger whose future at the Parc des Princes could hinge on upcoming negotiations. Barcola, whose contract […]
The Royal Palace in Rabat played host this week to a high-level diplomatic engagement as Abdeltif Loudyi, Morocco’s Minister Delegate for National Defense Administration, welcomed French Defense Minister Catherine Vautrin. The meeting, held under the direct instructions of King Mohammed VI, reflects the deepening strategic partnership between Rabat and Paris. The French delegation, led by […]
The Olympique de Marseille wrapped up a three-day pre-season tour in Abidjan on Saturday, July 18. The French club arrived in Côte d’Ivoire on July 15 with a delegation of 80 individuals, including 24 players led by coach Bruno Genesio. The highlight of the stay was a friendly match against Yamoussoukro FC, a newly promoted […]
Freetown is hosting the 96th ordinary session of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Council of Ministers on July 17, 2026. Côte d’Ivoire’s delegation, led by Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Nialé Kaba, is present to voice Abidjan’s positions. She is accompanied by Adama Dosso, Minister Delegate for African […]
In a carefully chosen diplomatic move, France’s newly appointed Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu made his first official trip abroad to Morocco on July 15 and 16, 2026. The visit sent a clear message about the revitalization of relations between Paris and Rabat, following years of strained ties. During his stay, the French Prime Minister co-chaired […]
A sports enthusiast who grew up on the sound of Formula 1 engines and Ronaldinho’s exploits. Today, a graduate of a sports journalism master’s program, never missing a Grand Prix or PSG match. The process of selling Lee Kang-In to Atlético de Madrid is well underway. Enrique Cerezo, president of the Colchoneros, has spoken with […]
France tightens student visa rules for Cameroun applicants French embassy in Yaoundé defends stricter financial requirements for Cameroun students seeking private education in France. Why France is tightening student visa rules for Cameroun French authorities in Cameroun have justified the stricter financial requirements for student visa applicants by citing a surge in fraudulent applications. During […]
The Gambian government has adopted a new fiscal reform law aimed at supporting local production and reducing dependence on imports. The Law of Financial Rectification (LFR) 2026 is not only increasing state revenue but also using tax as an economic policy tool to promote the ‘Made in Gabon’ brand. Through various exemptions, reduced VAT rates, […]
The narrative propagated by state-controlled media, portraying Burkina Faso as a flourishing « eldorado » under Captain Ibrahim Traoré’s leadership, appears increasingly detached from the country’s lived reality. While official discourse celebrates a purported « revolutionary progress » and rapid national transformation, the daily lives of many Burkinabè remain overshadowed by persistent insecurity, economic hardship, […]
FacebookTwitterWhatsApp Le Niger a franchi une nouvelle étape dans le déploiement du passeport biométrique de la Confédération des États du Sahel (AES). Jeudi 16 Juillet 2026, au Palais de la Présidence à Niamey, le président Abdourahamane Tiani s’est fait enrôler pour l’obtention de ce nouveau document de voyage, selon les autorités nigériennes. Cette opération intervient […]
L’Union africaine (UA) a appelé, jeudi, les autorités burkinabè à accélérer le retour à l’ordre constitutionnel en organisant des élections et en rouvrant l’espace politique, tout en réaffirmant sa volonté de maintenir le dialogue avec Ouagadougou et de soutenir le pays dans sa lutte contre le terrorisme. En visite dans la capitale burkinabè, le président […]