Un sanctions against six armed group leaders in eastern DRC
The United Nations Security Council’s Sanctions Committee, acting under resolution 1533 (2004) for the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), has officially designated six individuals and two armed factions as targets of fresh sanctions. The announcement, made public on July 16, 2026, underscores the international community’s escalating pressure on armed actors destabilizing eastern regions of […]
Read More
Morocco France strategic partnership deepens with high-level talks
Morocco France strategic partnership deepens with high-level talks Morocco and France elevate their long-standing alliance through strategic cooperation, reinforcing mutual interests, territorial integrity support, and Africa development initiatives. Khadija Taouil 16/07/26Updated: 16/07/26 Political and strategic alignment The human dimension: core of Moroccan-French partnership Bilateral cooperation takes on new dimension Key agreements finalized Moroccan Prime Minister […]
Read More
Women in Benin politics gain momentum with historic appointments
The appointment of Captain Elvire Toupé as an aide-de-camp to Benin’s President has sparked optimism across the nation. This groundbreaking decision follows her selection during the inaugural Council of Ministers meeting on May 28, marking a historic first since the country’s independence on August 1, 1960. Before this role, Toupé served as an officer in […]
Read More
DR Congo bids for ITU seat with diplomatic push ahead of doha vote
In a bold diplomatic offensive, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) Minister of Posts and Telecommunications, José Mpanda Kabangu, has initiated high-level consultations to secure his country’s election to the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Council. The move comes ahead of the ITU Plenipotentiary Conference in Doha, Qatar, scheduled for November 2026, where member states will […]
Read More
Senegal taps Lazard to tackle its $13 billion hidden debt crisis
Senegal is poised to take a pivotal step in addressing its significant financial challenges. The West African nation is set to appoint the prominent American investment bank Lazard as its financial advisor to manage its sovereign debt. This crucial decision, confirmed on July 15, is drawing close attention from international investors, especially following the recent […]
Read More
Sonara: A New Era for Cameroon’s Energy Sector
Cameroon Abandons ‘Parras 24’ for Public-Private Partnership The Cameroonian government has announced its decision to abandon the ‘Parras 24’ project, a multibillion-dollar energy venture that was once hailed as a game-changer for the country’s energy sector. Instead, the government is opting for a new public-private partnership (PPP) model that promises to bring in fresh investment […]
Read More
Ebola en RDC: propagation sans précédent, attaque d’un centre de traitement et appel à une intervention politique, l’OMS lance un cri d’alarme
Breaking News Politique: «La crédibilité du multilatéralisme s’affaiblit lorsque la souveraineté des États est violée »: le plaidoyer de Félix Tshisekedi à Luanda pour le respect du droit international⠀ ⠀ Politique: Félix Tshisekedi à Luanda : «nous devons refuser la banalisation de la guerre et nous ne pouvons pas nous satisfaire d’une indignation sans lendemain, […]
Read More
La nouvelle présidente Fujimori confirme le soutien du Pérou au plan du Maroc sur le Sahara
La nouvelle présidente Fujimori confirme le soutien du Pérou au plan du Maroc sur le Sahara Keiko Fujimori, présidente élue du Pérou, confirme à l’ambassadeur du Maroc son soutien à la résolution 2797 du Conseil de sécurité de l’ONU Cette décision rompt avec plusieurs décennies de rapprochement avec le Polisario de la part des précédents […]
Read More
Bénin invests billions in water, power and emergency healthcare
Government unveils bold social investment plan worth 31 billion CFA francs In a landmark announcement made in Toviklin, Couffo Region, the government of Bénin has rolled out a sweeping social policy package backed by concrete funding. The initiative, revealed before hundreds of citizens, educators, and local leaders, marks a decisive shift from rhetoric to action […]
Read More
Senegal’s president faces mounting backlash over growing unpopularity
Damien Glez Political cartoonist and editorialist based in Burkina Faso and France Bassirou Diomaye Faye Macky Sall United Nations Public sentiment in Senegal has reached a boiling point as President Macky Sall faces unprecedented criticism alongside rising tensions involving President-elect Bassirou Diomaye Faye. The backlash reflects deep frustrations over governance, economic struggles, and political decisions […]
Read More
Controversy erupts over Senegalese president’s meeting with former leader
Senegal: controversy erupts over meeting between Bassirou Diomaye Faye and Macky Sall Saleh Mwanamilongo A planned meeting between Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and his predecessor Macky Sall—expected in Dakar to seek Sall’s backing for a United Nations secretary-general bid—has sparked intense debate across the nation. A visit that reopens old wounds For the families […]
Read More
Urgent alert: North kivu risks losing malaria funding in drc
urgent alert: North Kivu risks losing malaria funding in the Democratic Republic of Congo July 16, 2026 As the deadline for Global Fund grant applications approaches, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is sounding the alarm: the North Kivu province in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) may be excluded from upcoming malaria funding. With malaria remaining […]
Read More