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Morocco and France deepen strategic ties with bold new agreements The 15th High-Level Morocco-France Meeting marks a turning point in bilateral relations, with Paris reaffirming its backing for Rabat’s autonomy plan for the Sahara and a renewed focus on African development. Morocco and France have launched a new chapter in their exceptional partnership, as highlighted […]

DR Congo’s Minister of Posts and Telecommunications, José Mpanda Kabangu, has launched a vigorous diplomatic campaign to secure a seat on the International Telecommunication Union (UIT) Council for the African Region D. The initiative, unveiled during a high-level gathering at Kinshasa’s Hilton Hotel on July 15, 2026, seeks to position the Democratic Republic of Congo […]

Starlink’s high-speed satellite internet service is now commercially available in Côte d’Ivoire. The service, operated by SpaceX, officially launched on July 16, 2026, following the issuance of a 12-month provisional license by the Autorité de Régulation des Télécommunications/TIC (ARTCI) to Starlink Network CIV. Users can now order their terminals directly through starlink.com/cotedivoire. Addressing the digital […]

In the face of a significant financial crisis, Senegal is poised to take a crucial step in managing its public finances. Dakar is set to designate the American investment bank Lazard as its financial advisor to address the nation’s sovereign debt. This appointment is under close scrutiny by international investors, particularly given the immense pressure […]

Omer Mbadi Cameroon correspondent Cameroon’s Sonara refinery pivots strategy with public partnership The National Refining Company of Cameroon (Sonara) is charting a new course by terminating its Parras 24 initiative and prioritizing a strategic public-private collaboration. This decision marks a significant shift in the refinery’s operational framework, aiming to enhance efficiency and long-term sustainability. The […]

The path to lasting peace in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has hit a dead end. The Washington-brokered agreement between Kinshasa and Kigali, signed on June 27, 2025, set a July 15 deadline for Rwandan troop withdrawals from North and South Kivu. Yet, with the deadline long passed, the deal remains unimplemented. The accord […]

Public anger erupts as Sénégal’s President Macky Sall and opposition leader Bassirou Diomaye Faye clash Tensions in Sénégal have reached boiling point as President Macky Sall and opposition figure Bassirou Diomaye Faye find themselves at the center of a storm of controversy. The nation watches as political divisions deepen, sparking unprecedented public outrage and debate. […]

N’Djamena is making a bold move in African integration. From January 1, 2027, Chad will eliminate visa requirements for all African passport holders. This historic decision, announced by President Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno, positions the Central African nation at the forefront of continental free movement. A strategic announcement unveiled on July 15, 2026, during the […]

On the afternoon of Friday, July 17, a special aircraft carrying former Senegalese President Macky Sall landed at Dakar’s military airport, signaling the beginning of a brief yet highly significant visit to the country he once led for over a decade. This wasn’t a casual trip home. Macky Sall touched down with a clear agenda: […]

Libreville — The Gabonese Republic has officially met the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) standards following a rigorous evaluation process that spanned more than a decade. During the direct dialogue session held in the capital from June 29 to July 1, 2026, Séraphin Ondoumba, UNODC focal point, confirmed Gabon’s compliance with the […]

The announcement of a meeting between Senegal’s current president, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, and his predecessor, Macky Sall, has sparked intense debate across the country. Sall, who governed Senegal from 2012 to 2024, is visiting Dakar to seek support for his candidacy for the position of United Nations Secretary-General. Unresolved wounds resurface For families of victims […]

Les députés béninois ont approuvé, le vendredi 10 juillet 2026, une convention de financement conclue avec l’Agence française de développement (AFD) pour la construction du futur Musée d’Art contemporain de Cotonou (MACC). D’un montant global de 30 millions d’euros, soit près de 19,7 milliards de FCFA, ce projet ambitionne de renforcer le rayonnement culturel du […]