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Alain Aka Côte d’Ivoire correspondent Laurent Gbagbo PPA-CI At the helm of the Parti des Peuples Africains-Côte d’Ivoire (PPA-CI), former President Laurent Gbagbo has just completed a sweeping reorganization of the party’s leadership. This strategic move, unveiled during the closing ceremony of the party’s first congress in Abidjan on May 15, 2026, signals a new […]
The unthinkable happened on the football pitch when Belgium snatched victory from the jaws of defeat against Senegal in a thrilling FIFA World Cup Round of 32 clash. On July 1st, the Belgian Red Devils secured a 3-2 win in extra time, with a dramatic penalty kick sealing their place in the next round. From […]
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 […]
With the 2026 FIFA World Cup in full swing, the French national team’s creative spark Michael Olise has become the center of a high-stakes transfer saga involving the Real Madrid. The 24-year-old winger, under contract with Bayern Munich until June 2029, has been the subject of intense speculation, with French captain Kylian Mbappé reportedly lobbying […]
The partnership between Morocco and the United States stands as a testament to decades of calculated cooperation, rooted in shared ambitions and mutual benefits. This enduring alliance, now spanning over two and a half centuries, has evolved into a strategic framework that prioritizes economic, political, and security interests for both nations. Historical foundations of a […]
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 […]
The Paris Saint-Germain are stepping up their summer transfer activity with one name dominating their radar: Yan Diomandé. The 19-year-old Ivorian winger has captivated audiences during the 2026 World Cup, and PSG’s hierarchy has been tracking his progress closely. Club sources indicate that discussions with RB Leipzig have intensified, with the teenager reportedly giving his […]
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 […]
The Kingdom of Morocco, driven by the forward-thinking leadership of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, has demonstrated to the world how youth can rise to positions of leadership and become role models when given the right opportunities to thrive, declared Fouzi Lekjaa, Minister Delegate in charge of the Budget, during a session in Rabat. Speaking […]