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The Kingdom of Morocco has reaffirmed its commitment to placing humanitarian intervention at the very centre of its continental diplomacy. During a high-level session of the African Union (AU) Peace and Security Council, Mohamed Arrouchi, the Permanent Representative of the Kingdom to the AU and the UNECA, explained that this strategic focus is a direct […]
European Union officials alongside key European development agencies formalized a landmark funding agreement in Rabat, channeling €348 million—approximately 3.7 billion Moroccan dirhams—into Morocco’s nationwide water infrastructure initiative. The landmark accord was signed at the Ministry of Equipment and Water headquarters, with Nizar Baraka, the country’s Minister of Equipment and Water, joining forces with the European […]
The Constitutional Council of Senegal is currently undertaking a thorough review concerning the potential reinstatement of Ousmane Sonko to the National Assembly. This pivotal deliberation unfolds amidst fervent objections from opposition groups, who are actively contesting the legality of his standing. The unfolding situation highlights significant questions surrounding the balance of power within the government […]
In a deeply unsettling turn of proceedings, the ongoing trial surrounding the murder of Martinez Zogo, a prominent Cameroonian radio host whose lifeless body was discovered in January 2023, has taken a harrowing new direction. On June 1, 2026, the military court in Yaoundé witnessed the unprecedented projection of a graphic video depicting the final […]
In response to escalating armed threats along their shared borders and a growing influx of displaced Burkinabè civilians into Malian territory, Mali and Burkina Faso are intensifying their security and diplomatic collaboration. The latest initiative follows a high-level meeting in Bamako on May 31, where Burkina Faso’s Minister of Security, Mahamadou Sana, engaged in strategic […]
Prime Minister Al Aminou Lo’s inaugural address signals national unity amidst political shifts During his inaugural address, Prime Minister Ahmadou Al Aminou Lo underscored the critical importance of a government focused on the public good, while also making a point to acknowledge prior discussions with Ousmane Sonko. This particular emphasis highlights underlying political dynamics and […]
Prime Minister Ahmadou Al Amine Mohamed Lô has officially announced the formation of a new Senegalese government, comprising 30 members. Notably, the cabinet does not include any representatives from PASTEF-Les Patriotes, the party holding a majority in the National Assembly. This executive reorganization emerges amidst a significant national political realignment in Senegal, characterized by the […]
The national debate on Gabon‘s sovereignty has taken a fresh turn as Nadia Christelle Koye, a prominent Gabonese political figure, stepped out of her usual silence to challenge what she calls a deliberate muddying of the waters surrounding the president’s constitutional powers. Her intervention arrives at a pivotal moment for Libreville, as the capital works […]
On May 31, the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM) issued a statement directly accusing the Malian Armed Forces (FAMa) and their Russian allies, Africa Corps, of carrying out executions against Peul villagers within the Niono circle. This latest development once again draws critical attention to the precarious situation of civilian populations […]
The sudden closure of the border crossing between Goma in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Gisenyi in Rwanda has sent shockwaves through local economies, leaving small-scale traders scrambling to adapt to the new reality. Local traders bear the brunt of border shutdown For years, Jacques Safari, a street vendor in Goma, relied on […]
Barely days after assuming the presidency on May 24, President Romuald Wadagni wasted no time in asserting his diplomatic agenda on the international stage. On Monday, June 1, the Beninese head of state journeyed to Abuja, the capital of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. This initial official visit abroad signifies a profound political statement. By […]
Senegal has witnessed a significant political development with the unveiling of its new government. On the evening of Monday, June 1st, Prime Minister Ahmadou Al Aminou Mohamed Lô announced the composition of his cabinet, a team comprising 30 ministers. A notable absence from this newly formed government is the Pastef party. Despite its leader, Ousmane […]