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Morocco strengthens UN peacekeeping commitments in Rabat talks Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita met with UN Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations Jean-Pierre Lacroix in Rabat, marking Lacroix’s second official visit this year to discuss Morocco’s evolving role in global peacekeeping efforts. During the meeting, both officials highlighted Morocco’s long-standing strategic commitment to United Nations peacekeeping operations, which […]
The sixteenth general assembly of the support association for the village of Forgho in northern Mali took place recently, reaffirming a commitment that persists despite the nation’s ongoing struggles. The gathering in Villefranche-de-Rouergue brought together dedicated members who reflected on the harsh realities facing Mali. “The situation in the country has worsened,” shared Marie-Jo Mennelet, […]
Politics Gabon and EU strengthen economic partnership in Libreville talks Editorial Team June 8, 2026 91 No comment Libreville, June 8, 2026 — The second Gabon-European Union Political Dialogue, held today in Libreville, marks more than just another diplomatic engagement. Beneath the formal speeches and institutional consultations lies a broader ambition: reshaping bilateral relations into […]
The Local Development Committee (CLD) convened in Lomé on June 5, 2026, to assess the Togo-France partnership in sustainable and inclusive investment while charting the course for cooperation from 2026 to 2028. Serving as a key platform for dialogue, the CLD brings together France’s development team in Togo and local stakeholders to align initiatives with […]
breaking development Algeria and Chad break ground on new 40 MW power plant in N’Djamena Chad and Algeria have officially launched construction of a 40-megawatt power plant in N’Djamena, fully funded by Algiers. The project, spearheaded by Sonelgaz International, aims to address Chad’s persistent energy shortages while deepening economic and energy collaboration between the two […]
The ascension of Captain Ibrahim Traoré to power in Burkina Faso has ushered in a period of profound transformation, marked by an intensified centralization of governance. While official discourse champions sovereignty and strategic reorganization, the ground reality reveals a starkly different picture. Beneath the rhetoric of change, the Burkinabè people—particularly the commercial sector—are grappling with […]
Sorbonne Université and Benin’s CHIC join forces to elevate regional healthcare The healthcare landscape in West Africa is on the brink of a transformative leap, with Sorbonne Université, a leading European academic and medical institution, setting its sights on Benin. A high-level delegation from the French university, headed by its president, recently visited the Centre […]
The National Centre for Strategic Studies (CNES) has initiated a three-day intensive workshop in Ouagadougou, bringing together diplomats and foreign affairs experts from across Burkina Faso. Held at the Permanent Secretariat of the African Peer Review Mechanism (SP-MAEP) in Ouaga 2000, this session focuses on strategic intelligence and geopolitical forecasting. Thirty diplomats, ambassadors, and technical […]
An official directive has sent shockwaves through Burkina Faso. Authorities have indefinitely suspended all beauty pageants nationwide, citing a commitment to preserving cultural values and acknowledging the nation’s ongoing security crisis. Yet beneath the surface of this decision lies a more troubling development: the steady consolidation of authoritarian rule. Politics through distraction The timing and […]
On the second day of his official visit to Libreville, Madagascar’s President of the Refoundation of the Republic, Colonel Michaël Randrianirina, toured several iconic landmarks in Gabon’s capital. Accompanied by Vice-President of the Government Hermann Immongault, he visited the Cité Émeraude, the Baie des Rois, and the Cité de la Démocratie. At the latter, he […]
Niamey recently became the epicenter of a pivotal two-day international symposium, where scholars and religious leaders converged to explore the role of faith in fostering harmony across Africa. Organized by the Mohammed VI Foundation of African Ulemas on June 6-7, the event centered on “The Commandership of the Faithful and its impact on shaping Africa’s […]
On a vibrant Saturday evening in Ouagadougou, the fourth edition of the Mousso d’Or shone a spotlight on the remarkable contributions of Burkinabè women across diverse sectors. The prestigious ceremony, dedicated to honoring feminine excellence, recognized outstanding achievements in entrepreneurship, sports, arts, and social impact, reinforcing the vital role women play in shaping the nation’s […]