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Rabat recently hosted the 17th Panafrican Ministerial Forum of CAFRAD on Tuesday, July 14, 2026. Ahead of the 61st Board of Directors session, Benin’s Minister of Budget and Public Service, Rodrigue Chaou, presented the nation’s ambitious vision. Through extensive service digitalization and structural reforms, Cotonou is establishing itself as a benchmark for modern governance, committed […]
A significant political escalation is unfolding in Senegal, marking a new phase in the country’s leadership dynamics. Ousmane Sonko, who now holds the influential position of President of the National Assembly and commands a substantial parliamentary majority, has issued a direct challenge. He vows to bring down the government “as many times as necessary,” accusing […]
In Senegal, a profound political crisis at the highest echelons of power has reached a critical juncture. Ousmane Sonko, now wielding significant influence as the President of the National Assembly and backed by a formidable parliamentary majority, has issued a stark warning, vowing to initiate no-confidence votes against the government “as many times as necessary.” […]
Les gouvernements marocain et français tiennent, ce jeudi 16 juillet à Rabat, les travaux de la quinzième session de la réunion de haut niveau entre les deux pays. Cette session se tient dans le cadre du «partenariat d’exception renforcé liant le Maroc et la France » sous la conduite des Chefs d’État des deux pays, […]
Democratic Republic of Congo: is the scale of the ebola epidemic being underestimated? A grave warning has been issued by global health authorities. Two months following the confirmation of the Ebola epidemic in the Democratic Republic of Congo, official figures released on July 15 indicate over 2,000 cases, tragically resulting in 796 fatalities. However, experts […]
Chad’s African visa abolition set for January 2027 Chad is set to introduce visa-free travel for African citizens starting January 1, 2027. President Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno made this significant declaration on July 15 in N’Djamena, during the inauguration of the African Water Forum, an event supported by the World Bank. This progressive policy will […]
Rabat set the stage for a pivotal diplomatic event on Thursday, 16 July 2026, as it hosted the 15th session of the Morocco-France High-Level Meeting. The gathering, co-chaired by Moroccan Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch and his French counterpart Sébastien Lecornu, marked a significant milestone in the exceptional partnership between the two nations. Lecornu’s arrival in […]
Niger: Two journalists released after eight months in detention After eight months behind bars, Youssouf Seriba and Oumarou Kané, two prominent journalists from Niger, walked free this week. Their release follows a prolonged legal battle that drew national and international attention. The pair had been held since November 2025 on charges of complicity in spreading […]
The Embassy of Côte d’Ivoire to the French Republic and the Principality of Monaco has formally lodged a strong protest against statements made by Jean-Luc Mélenchon, leader of the La France Insoumise party. These remarks, delivered during a political rally in France, were deemed a direct affront to Ivorian institutions, the Ivorian populace, and President […]
Ecouter l’article The fundamental transformation of Gabon demands more than superficial adjustments. This powerful assertion comes from Yves Fernand Manfoumbi, a seasoned technocrat who previously served as Director General of the Budget and held ministerial portfolios. For Manfoumbi, the nation must undergo a profound conceptual shift, abandoning reactive, day-to-day management in favor of a robust, […]
French Prime Minister’s Rabat visit aims to deepen strategic ties with Morocco Diplomatic momentum. French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu arrived in Rabat late Wednesday for a two-day official visit designed to reinforce the robust partnership between France and Morocco. The high-level delegation, including twelve cabinet ministers, is expected to finalize multiple agreements spanning economic, security, […]
new leadership takes charge at general bank of Cameroon Cameroon’s state-owned financial institution undergoes major governance restructuring as new executives assume key roles. local correspondent | recently | 2 minutes read A A A Cameroon’s state completes full acquisition of major bank the general bank of Cameroon (gbc) has officially transitioned to state control following […]