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The bustling city of Cotonou has become the epicenter of a groundbreaking educational transformation in Benin this week. From June 22 to 26, 2026, the Azalaï Hotel is hosting a pivotal workshop focused on developing a National Curriculum Framework. Spearheaded by Minister Armand Kuyema Natta, this initiative aims to align the entire education system—from early […]
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The military junta’s strategic shift toward Russia following the July 2023 coup has failed to curb the escalating jihadist insurgency in Niger. Despite promises to restore security, coordinated attacks on military positions have intensified, inflicting heavy losses on the nation’s defense and security forces. In one of the deadliest assaults in recent memory, at least […]
L’Institut national de santé publique congolais (INSP) a enregistré 1 003 cas et 254 décès, soit un taux de létalité moyen de 25,3 %. La quasi totalité des malades sont signalés en Ituri (91,3 % des cas et 80,7 % des décès), province reculée du nord-est congolais en proie aux violences de groupes armés. La […]
Le Togo poursuit sa stratégie de modernisation du secteur aérien avec la signature de deux accords visant à soutenir la transition énergétique de l’aviation et à renforcer les infrastructures d’approvisionnement de l’aéroport international de Lomé. Conclus entre la Société aéroportuaire de Lomé-Tokoin (SALT) et T-OIL, entreprise publique togolaise spécialisée dans l’achat, ces partenariats prévoient […]
The Gabonese Republic and the Islamic Republic of Mauritania share robust bilateral ties rooted in mutual respect and sustained cooperation. This partnership was further strengthened during a high-level meeting in Libreville, where President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema received Ms. Messouda Bahama Mohamed Laghdaf, a special envoy dispatched by Mauritanian President Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani. […]
Ousmane Sonko clears up constitutional revision controversy In a decisive move, the President of Senegal’s National Assembly, Ousmane Sonko, has firmly dismissed circulating rumors about presenting an ultimatum to the Head of State. He emphasizes the constitutional legitimacy of the ongoing legislative process while urging calm interpretation of institutional procedures. During a plenary session focused […]
The political landscape in Gabon has long been defined by lively democratic debates, ever since the multiparty system emerged from the historic 1990 National Conference. Political parties have consistently shaped the national conversation through bold statements, targeted criticisms, and measured support for government actions when justified. Yet in recent months, public discourse has dimmed. A […]
Ce lundi 22 juin 2026, à la Cité de l’Union africaine, le Président de la République, Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo, s’est entretenu avec M. Évariste Ndayishimiye, Président de la République du Burundi et Président en exercice de l’Union africaine, au cours de sa visite d’État en République Démocratique du Congo. Les deux Chefs d’État ont eu […]
Le Ministre de l’Environnement et du Développement durable de la République islamique de Mauritanie Messouda Bahama MOHAMED LAGHDAF, porteuse d’un message officiel de Son Excellence Mohamed OULD CHEIKH EL GHAZOUANI, Président de la République Islamique de Mauritanie a été reçu lundi 22 juin par le chef de l’Etat Oligui Nguema pour présenter officiellement la candidature […]
The Diomaye-Sonko partnership lasted barely two years. President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has removed Ousmane Sonko from the Prime Minister’s office, marking a decisive break in their alliance. Now leading the National Assembly, Sonko has retained his influence by securing re-election as head of the Pastef party, which holds a majority in Parliament yet remains excluded […]
The transitional authorities in Burkina Faso, which assumed power following the September 2022 coup, have opted for a confrontational stance rather than constructive dialogue in response to a resolution from the European Parliament addressing human rights and public freedoms in the country. Rather than engaging in transparent exchanges, the military-led administration summoned the European Union’s […]