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FBI delegation commends Morocco’s security preparations for FIFA World Cup 2026 Christopher Raia, Associate Deputy Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), conducted an official visit on Wednesday to the International Police Cooperation Centre (IPCC). The centre brings together law enforcement and security officials from all nations participating in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. […]
With his contract at Paris Saint-Germain valid until June 30, 2028, Bradley Barcola is making waves in this summer’s transfer window. Fresh reports indicate that Liverpool has reignited their pursuit, armed with the financial firepower to meet the demands of both the player and his current club. Last summer, PSG secured Barcola’s services from Olympique […]
The digital landscape in Morocco has undergone a seismic shift as global tech titans—including Meta, X, TikTok, Netflix, and Spotify—now face stringent fiscal scrutiny. No longer confined to leisure or social connection, these platforms have evolved into economic powerhouses, yet for years they exploited regulatory loopholes in the country. On June 11, 2026, the General […]
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued a formal appeal to Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger, urging them to reconsider their withdrawal from the Rome Statute, the foundational treaty of the global judicial institution. This plea comes at a critical juncture, as political and diplomatic shifts reshape the Alliance of Sahel States (AES). Why the […]
Politics Gabon and UK strengthen strategic partnership beyond diplomacy By Editor-in-Chief July 2, 2026 85 No comment Libreville, July 2, 2026 — As Gabon advances its economic and institutional transformation, the departure of British Ambassador Simon Day signifies far more than the conclusion of a diplomatic tenure. The meeting held Wednesday between President Brice Clotaire […]
South African president Ramaphosa in Kinshasa to strengthen Ebola response efforts Cyril Ramaphosa, President of South Africa Politics Thursday, July 2, 2026 – 09:00 South African President Cyril Ramaphosa arrived in Kinshasa today to lead a high-level solidarity mission to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) as part of his role as the African […]
The Rwandan Minister of Foreign Affairs, Olivier Nduhungirehe, recently addressed regional tensions during a high-level discussion. Last week, Kigali and Kinshasa convened their sixth joint peace monitoring committee meeting in London, reaffirming commitments to de-escalate conflicts—particularly around Minembwe—and expand the ceasefire verification mechanism. Yet these promises come amid escalating pressure from Washington, which has imposed […]
The FBI’s Deputy Director, Christopher Raia, visited the International Police Cooperation Center (IPCC) this week to assess security preparations for the 2026 World Cup. The high-level meeting gathered law enforcement and security officials from all participating nations. During his visit, Raia met separately with representatives from Morocco’s Direction générale de la sûreté nationale and Direction […]
At a high-profile gathering in Paris, French Minister of Foreign Trade Nicolas Forissier highlighted the robust economic partnership between France and Morocco as a shining example for the African continent. Speaking at the opening of the France-Morocco Economic Day, organized in collaboration with the Paris Île-de-France Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Moroccan Embassy […]
missile sol-sol fired from Central African Republic towards DRC linked to abandoned US base in Obo In the remote border town of Obo, Haut-Mbomou, Central African Republic, a missile sol-sol was launched last week by Russian mercenaries from the Wagner group. The projectile crossed into the Democratic Republic of Congo, sparking fear on both sides […]
The President of Gabon’s Senate has called for a fundamental shift in how legislative texts are shared between the two chambers of parliament. During the closing ceremony of the first ordinary session, Huguette Yvonne Nyana Ekoume-Awori emphasized the urgent need for a balanced and systematic approach to transmitting bills, ensuring neither the National Assembly nor […]
In a strategic move reshaping West Africa’s financial landscape, Deloitte has appointed Kodjo Akpatigbe as Managing Partner for its operations spanning Lomé and Cotonou. This seasoned Togolese chartered accountant represents a new wave of regional leaders sought after by global consultancy firms to navigate the continent’s evolving financial terrain. Stepping into this high-stakes role, Akpatigbe […]