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DR Congo wields UN gavel for july, spotlighting global diplomacy Caricature Thursday, July 16, 2026 – 10:54 The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has assumed the rotating presidency of the United Nations Security Council for the entire month of July 2026. This historic milestone comes just six months after the country joined as a […]

Gabon turns mining revenue into local development Libreville, July 16, 2026 — For decades, African nations have exported vast mineral wealth, only to see mining regions struggle with crumbling infrastructure, weak public services, and a persistent sense of economic exclusion. Gabon is now challenging this long-standing imbalance by redirecting a portion of its mining revenue […]

Le Premier ministre français Sébastien Lecornu a souhaité, lors d’une visite officielle jeudi à Rabat, « changer d’échelle » et renforcer le rapprochement initié par Emmanuel Macron et le roi Mohammed VI, dont une visite à Paris est à l’étude. Les relations franco-marocaines sont au beau fixe depuis que le chef de l’État français a […]

terrorism • security news • West Africa crisis • digital warfare • AI security AI arms Boko Haram: how US and Chinese tech fuels Nigeria’s terror threat A groundbreaking Cambridge study reveals that Boko Haram has weaponized six major artificial intelligence platforms—including American and Chinese systems—to orchestrate attacks across West Africa. West Africa Insider Reading […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Abidjan, July 15, 2026 – The International Forum on Trades and Skills (FIMEC) serves as a crucial catalyst for achieving the goals outlined in the National Development Plan (PND) 2026-2030. This was emphasized by Prime Minister Robert Beugré Mambé on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, during the event held at the Sofitel Hôtel Ivoire in Abidjan. […]