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Gabon’s mining sector is poised for a historic shift as French industrial giant Eramet commits to significantly boosting local manganese processing. Under a landmark agreement signed in Paris, Eramet and its subsidiary Comilog have pledged to ramp up onshore transformation capacity to 700,000 tonnes annually by 2031. The signing ceremony, held at the Élysée Palace, […]

Ivorian opposition leaders walk free after nine months behind bars Following a tense presidential election year in 2025, Côte d’Ivoire saw dozens of opposition figures detained nationwide. Six local leaders from the main Ivorian opposition party, the Democratic Party of Côte d’Ivoire (PDCI), regained their freedom on Monday after spending nine months in detention, as […]

Morocco’s economic resilience and growth trajectory in 2025 Bank Al-Maghrib’s annual report reveals Morocco’s robust economic performance in 2025, with 4.9% GDP growth and controlled inflation despite global uncertainties. His Majesty King Mohammed VI received Abdellatif Jouahri, Governor of Bank Al-Maghrib, at the Royal Palace in Tetouan earlier this week to review the central bank’s […]

Senegal reverses stance to endorse UN candidacy of former president Macky Sall Senegal has officially endorsed the United Nations candidacy of its former president Macky Sall, marking a significant shift in its position just days after a meeting in Dakar between the former leader and current president Bassirou Diomaye Faye. The West African nation had […]

Targets were established under the Country Strategic Options Programme (COSOP) for 2019–2026. A joint workshop organized by the Government of Cameroon and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) convened in Yaoundé on 16 July 2026. The event reviewed the outcomes of the 2019–2026 COSOP and laid the groundwork for the next phase, COSOP 2027–2032. […]

The Senegalese capital has seen a sharp increase in police checks targeting foreigners, raising questions among civil society groups and foreign residents. Within eight days, authorities conducted 490 inspections, resulting in 36 cases being referred to the public prosecutor for irregular stay violations. These operations, framed as routine administrative verifications, have sparked growing unease about […]

Niamey hosted high-level discussions on reshaping the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS), with Nigerien authorities asserting their perspectives on the bureau’s future mandate. The meeting brought together Dr. Mamoudou Harouna Djingarey, Chair of Niger’s Consultative Council for Refoundation (CCR), and Sahle-Work Zewde, former President of Ethiopia, who is leading the […]

C64 postpones July 22 march and sets ultimatum for inclusive dialogue The Coalition Article 64 for the defense of constitutional order (C64) has announced the postponement of its planned peaceful march scheduled for Wednesday, July 22 in front of the Palais de la Nation in Kinshasa. The decision comes as the coalition responds to calls […]

The official website of Kenya’s presidency faced a significant cybersecurity breach on Saturday, July 18, 2026, sending shockwaves through Nairobi’s digital infrastructure. While authorities initially downplayed the incident as a mere technical glitch, deeper investigations revealed a coordinated cyberattack involving a ransom demand in cryptocurrency. This alarming development underscores Kenya’s growing vulnerability in the digital […]

Ousmane Sonko, leader of Senegal’s Pastef party, made a solemn visit to Ouakam this week to convey his deepest sympathies to the grieving family of the esteemed Jaraaf Papa Youssou Ndoye, a highly respected community figure. The gesture marked another stop in his ongoing tour of condolence visits across Dakar and its surrounding areas.

The transitional government of Mali has taken a decisive step in its crackdown on perceived threats to national stability. During a cabinet meeting, officials approved a draft ordinance amending the country’s nationality law, introducing a controversial provision that allows authorities to strip citizenship from dual nationals accused of undermining vital state interests. Previously, Mali’s laws […]

The shadow over the Congo River: the untold story of Congo’s spy chiefs In the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), power has never been seized through parliamentary debates—it has always been taken in the shadows. Since gaining independence in 1960, every president, rebellion, and transition has relied on a shadowy figure: the master spy. […]