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Bénin’s election officials upgrade skills with AI training in New Delhi Six Béninois election experts from the Commission électorale nationale autonome (CENA) are undergoing intensive training in New Delhi this week, focusing on artificial intelligence applications for electoral processes. The five-day program, running from July 6 to 10, 2026, brings together election administrators from across […]
Unlocking the Future of Technology in Togo In a small town in Togo, a group of 14-year-old children are learning to code, build robots, and develop their critical thinking skills. The Lomè Digital School’s Summer Camp is giving them the tools they need to become the next generation of tech innovators. Meet Winner Koudjra, a […]
The Contradiction of a Regime Claiming Independence In Ouagadougou, the rhetoric of sovereignty and self-reliance echoes through the corridors of power. Yet, the harsh reality tells a different story. While the Burkinabè government proudly declares its break from foreign influence, it simultaneously extends its hand to Moscow for emergency food aid. This glaring contradiction has […]
A significant working session took place on Thursday, July 9, in Rabat, involving Hicham Balaoui, the King’s Prosecutor General at the Court of Cassation and President of the Public Prosecutor’s Office, and Ousmane Abderamane Djougourou, the Inspector General of Chad’s Independent Anti-Corruption Authority. This high-level meeting was part of a visit aimed at gaining insights […]
Morocco’s Public Prosecutor and President of the Public Ministry, Hicham Balaoui, recently hosted Ousmane Abderamane Djougourou, the Inspector General of Chad’s Independent Anti-Corruption Authority, for a working session in Rabat. This significant meeting formed part of a visit aimed at understanding Morocco’s established expertise in both preventing and combating corruption. During the session, Balaoui meticulously […]
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Russie, Union européenne Derrière la traque de Bruxelles visant la flotte fantôme russe, des États à la manœuvre L’Union européenne multiplie les pressions sur les États accusés de faciliter le commerce de pétrole russe. Premier à plier, le Cameroun a pris des mesures pour mettre fin à l’emploi frauduleux de son pavillon. Si l’UE porte […]
Pressure mounts as Brussels targets shadow fleet facilitating Russian oil exports The European Union is intensifying its crackdown on states suspected of enabling the Russian shadow fleet to transport banned oil. Among the first to comply, Cameroon has introduced measures to halt the fraudulent use of its maritime flags, a tactic often exploited to circumvent […]
In a developing case that has sent shockwaves through religious and legal circles, Morocco is now the center of attention following accusations of alleged sexual misconduct and inappropriate behavior directed at five women against the Archbishop of Rabat, Cristóbal López Romero. The allegations, which surfaced recently, have prompted swift action from the highest authority of […]
The diplomatic representation of Burkina Faso in France is currently embroiled in a deeply unsettling situation for the country’s transitional authorities. Several members of the embassy staff in Paris have formally requested political asylum from French authorities, a move that underscores not only their personal circumstances but also a growing discontent within the state apparatus. […]
State control over solidarity: a shift in Burkina Faso’s humanitarian landscape Burkina Faso has entered a new phase in its approach to charitable initiatives, as the Ministry of Solidarity and National Cohesion now requires formal authorization for all aid-related activities. This regulatory shift, introduced under the transitional government led by Captain Ibrahim Traoré, marks the […]
Economie Gabon’s new air security fee ignites a continental aviation debate Libreville, Wednesday, July 8, 2026 – Gabon has taken a decisive step where many other African nations remain hesitant. The authorities in Libreville have opted to levy a new charge of 30 US dollars, equivalent to 18,000 CFA francs, on international passengers transiting through […]