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Six local leaders of the Democratic Party of Côte d’Ivoire (PDCI-RDA) walked out of detention on Monday, July 20, 2026, after spending nine months behind bars. Their release was confirmed by their lawyer, Me Ange Rodrigue Dadjé, following a decision by the Abidjan anti-terrorism court. The six activists—Allo Pacôme Didier, Kouleon Manhenin, N’Cho Gnangoran, Mabo […]
The activist Aba Oumar has been held in detention at the Central Intelligence Service (SRI) headquarters in Bangui, Central African Republic, following his abduction by Russian mercenaries near KM5 last month. Authorities now accuse him of collaborating with rebel factions, a charge that has sparked concern among local civil society groups. From abduction to detention: […]
Cotonou and Rabat — Top diplomats from Bénin and Morocco have concluded high-level talks in Cotonou, reaffirming their commitment to deepen and expand a partnership built on decades of collaboration. The discussions, held ahead of the seventh session of the Joint Moroccan-Beninese Cooperation Commission, reflect a shared ambition to elevate bilateral relations to new heights. […]
The French Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs has appointed Emmanuelle Blatmann, aged 46, as the next Ambassador to Senegal. Taking up her post in early 2024 as Director for African Affairs, she will assume her responsibilities in Dakar, succeeding Christine Fagès. This decision comes at a pivotal moment for bilateral relations between France and […]
Côte d’Ivoire’s digital education revolution: JOURIE 2026 kicks off in Abidjan Abidjan — The Journées ouvertes pour l’utilisation de la recherche et de l’innovation en éducation (JOURIE 2026) launched today at the École nationale supérieure de statistique et d’économie appliquée (ENSEA) in Abidjan. Organized by the Ministry of National Education, Literacy and Technical Training (MENAET), […]
The Moroccan capital, Rabat, is set to host the African Maritime Forces Summit (AMFS 2026) from July 20 to 24, under the leadership of the Royal Moroccan Navy. This year’s edition, conducted in partnership with the U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa (NAVAF) and U.S. Marine Corps Forces Europe and Africa (MARFORAF), centers on maritime […]
The air in Bamako’s courtroom thickened on Monday, July 20, as proceedings in the high-stakes trial of military and civilian defendants accused of plotting to overthrow the ruling junta took an unexpected turn. The day’s events escalated beyond legal arguments into a spectacle of the unexplained, culminating in a dramatic postponement of the trial until […]
The new term of the Benin Economic and Social Council (CES) is set to begin on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, with the election of its leadership team. Reports indicate that Conrad Gbaguidi, the outgoing president of the CES, is the leading candidate for the position of first vice-president—a role that would also grant him the […]
Arsenal has initiated direct talks with Newcastle United regarding the potential acquisition of Brazilian midfield maestro Bruno Guimaraes, who has made his ambitions clear to leave his current club before the Premier League curtain rises. The 28-year-old international has formally conveyed his desire to join the reigning English champions, setting the stage for a high-stakes […]
In a pivotal diplomatic engagement, Niger has become the inaugural destination for a comprehensive United Nations-led strategic assessment across West Africa and the Sahel. The visit, marked by a high-profile meeting between Niger’s transitional leader, General Abdourahamane Tiani, and UN Special Envoy Sahle-Work Zewde, underscores the country’s pivotal role in reshaping the mandate of the […]
Mayo-Tsanaga in Crisis: Boko Haram’s Destruction and State Neglect The Heart of the Terror More than 50 villages deserted, thousands displaced, and a culpable silence from an absent state. What began as a distant threat in Nigeria’s Borno State over two decades ago has now engulfed the Mayo-Tsanaga region of Cameroon. Boko Haram’s violent expansion […]
The silent abandonment of Mayo-Tsanaga: Boko Haram’s reign of terror A humanitarian disaster unfolding in Cameroon’s northern reaches Boko Haram’s violence has transformed the Mayo-Tsanaga region into a ghostly landscape. Over 50 villages sit deserted, their fields scorched, schools reduced to ashes, and communities scattered like leaves in the wind. This crisis, once confined to […]