Former Senegal president Macky sall meets Diomaye Faye in Dakar visit
former Senegal president Macky Sall meets Diomaye Faye in Dakar visit African News Team Two years after leaving office, former Senegalese President Macky Sall will return to Dakar this Friday for a brief visit. His agenda includes a highly anticipated meeting with President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, a figure with whom he shares a complex political […]
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Abidjan becomes Africa’s taekwondo training hub with Kukkiwon recognition
Since July 4, 2026, Côte d’Ivoire has marked a pivotal moment for African taekwondo. Grand Master Yun Ung Suk, President of the Kukkiwon, arrived in Abidjan at the head of a historic delegation to validate international dan rankings for hundreds of Ivorian practitioners and elevate the city into a regional training center serving sixteen West […]
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French national day: France reinforces commitment to peace in DRC at un security council
French National Day: France Reinforces Commitment to Peace in DRC at UN Security Council During the celebration of French National Day, Ambassador Rémi Maréchaux, France’s envoy to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), delivered a speech underscoring his country’s dedication to peace in eastern DRC, strengthening Franco-Congolese cooperation, and advancing multilateralism. In his address, […]
Read MoreSénégal and Guinea-bissau unite to boost west africa maritime transport
Dakar — Guinea-Bissau and Senegal have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening maritime cooperation as a catalyst for sustainable growth in West Africa’s blue economy. The pledge came during the International Forum on Sustainable Maritime Transport and Logistics in the Blue Economy, held in Dakar, where policymakers, maritime authorities, and development partners gathered to address key […]
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Gabon’s new governance: how trust is built from Libreville to the provinces
Politics Gabon’s new governance: how trust is built from Libreville to the provinces 141 No comment Libreville, July 15, 2026 – A rare scene in African political practices unfolded recently in Gabon. One hundred fifty leaders from the Ogooué-Maritime province embarked on a journey from their coastal towns to the capital, where they toured key […]
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Congo’s bold un push: transforming mineral wealth into global power
The natural riches of a nation should never be a curse but a foundation for sovereignty and stability. This principle has guided the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s latest diplomatic offensive at the United Nations. On July 14, 2026, Kinshasa took center stage at the UN’s high-level meeting on critical minerals for the global energy […]
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Niger’s cement price cap exposes market instability
Niger’s government has taken decisive action to address escalating cement prices and widespread shortages affecting multiple regions. In a move aimed at curbing speculative practices, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry issued two executive orders on July 13, 2026, imposing a price ceiling on 42.5 N cement. The measures also include stringent penalties for non-compliance, […]
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Senegal judicial appointments raise concerns over sonko’s 2029 exclusion
Senegal’s judicial reshuffle fuels speculation over Ousmane Sonko’s 2029 presidential bid Recent judicial appointments in Senegal have sparked intense debate about their potential impact on the 2029 presidential race. Political analyst Mamadou Wane, known as Mao, warns that President Bassirou Diomaye Faye’s moves may signal an attempt to sideline opposition leader Ousmane Sonko—a strategy that […]
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DRC at un: critical minerals governance key to peace and development
DRC at UN: critical minerals governance key to peace and development Thérèse Kayikwamba Wagner at the United Nations Security Wednesday, July 15, 2026 – 10:11 The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), a nation rich in strategically vital minerals, took center stage at the United Nations in New York on Tuesday, July 14, during a […]
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Benin and Burkina Faso launch joint anti-terror patrols in koualou
In response to the persistent terrorist threat plaguing their border regions, Benin and Burkina Faso have taken a decisive step forward. A long-anticipated revival of bilateral military cooperation, championed by Cotonou, is now materializing on the ground with the deployment of joint patrols in the strategically vital Koualou area. Driven by an assertive defense diplomacy […]
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Shared history of Morocco and Senegal through photography
Dakar hosts exhibition celebrating Morocco-Senegal ties through imagery On July 14, the residence of the Moroccan Embassy in Dakar became the stage for a unique exhibition titled «Shared History, Common Destiny: Morocco and Senegal Through the Lens». The event brought together political, diplomatic, and media figures to highlight the deep-rooted relationship between the two nations. […]
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Diplomatic talks in Lomé focus on eastern DRC security and mediation efforts
The head of Togo’s Council of Ministers and African Union mediator for the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)-Rwanda conflict, Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé, met in Pya on July 14 with Floribert Anzuluni, the DRC’s minister of Regional Integration, during a diplomatic mission to Lomé. regional security and mediation priorities The discussions centered on strengthening bilateral […]
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