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Lomé is forging stronger international partnerships as it diversifies its diplomatic engagements. During a high-level meeting in the Togolese capital on July 15, President Faure Gnassingbé welcomed Xavier Bettel, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Luxembourg, to discuss the future of bilateral cooperation with a renewed focus on digital transformation, cybersecurity, and […]

A legal complaint has been filed against prominent Senegalese opposition leader Ousmane Sonko following controversial statements he made about the holy city of Touba during the inauguration of his party’s headquarters in the city. The complaint, submitted to the Dakar prosecutor’s office, was lodged by a group representing descendants of Cheikh Ahmadou Bamba, the founder […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Politics Gabon – France: forging a new era of partnership Report by Editorial Team July 16, 2026 137 No comment Libreville, July 16, 2026 – The July 14 celebrations in Libreville transcended traditional Bastille Day festivities. In a speech delivered by French Ambassador Fabrice Mauriès, the contours of a renewed Franco-Gabonese relationship were unveiled to […]

Abidjan played host to a pivotal political dialogue forum from July 15 to 16, 2026, where Sidi Touré, Vice-President of the Liberal International and Côte d’Ivoire’s Minister of Animal and Fisheries Resources, joined forces with Alexandra Heldt, Regional Director for West Africa at the Friedrich Naumann Foundation, to advocate for a fresh perspective on Africa-Europe […]

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 […]

The Washington-brokered peace accord between Kinshasa and Kigali faces mounting challenges. Renewed clashes over strategic areas in North and South Kivu have intensified, rendering US sanctions ineffective and exposing the limits of inconsistent diplomacy. The June 27, 2025 agreement—officially titled the Washington Accord—required Rwanda to withdraw its troops from eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo […]

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 […]

On Friday, July 17, at 3:00 PM, a special flight carrying former Senegalese President Macky Sall landed at Dakar’s military airport, signaling a swift and highly calculated return to the country he once led for twelve years. His “express visit” was packed with urgency: a private meeting at the Presidential Palace immediately after touchdown, followed […]

The Gabonese government has validated the second cycle of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) mechanism for evaluating the application of the United Nations Convention against Corruption. This milestone marks a significant step forward in the country’s efforts to combat corruption, following years of anticipation. The Gabon, along with Uruguay, was selected […]