Behind the crash: what the loss of a Tu-95 bomber reveals about Russia’s aging aerial fleet
An unexpected tragedy in the Russian Far East A Tupolev Tu-95MS strategic bomber crashed Tuesday, September 29, during a routine training flight in the Amur region of Russia’s Far East. The incident claimed the lives of six crew members, with one survivor rescued and hospitalized. While the Russian Ministry of Defense confirmed the accident, it […]
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Mecca drone interception: regional reactions harden as Riyadh weighs its next move
What happened in the skies south of Mecca Saudi air defence units intercepted and destroyed an armed drone in the airspace south of Mecca, an operation confirmed by the military coalition led by Riyadh. According to the coalition command, the aircraft was detected and neutralised before it could reach the tightly protected air corridor surrounding […]
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Gabon and RDC forge closer ties during president tshisekedi’s Libreville visit
Afrique Politique Gabon and RDC forge closer ties during president tshisekedi’s Libreville visit 15 août 2026 116 No comment Libreville, Saturday, August 15, 2026 – The official visit of Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo to Libreville transcended the typical diplomatic courtesies of a friendship visit. Discussions between the President of the Democratic Republic of Congo (RDC) and […]
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Ceuta border tensions: calls for de-escalation between Morocco and spain
Ceuta: patrick martin-genier calls for calm amid Morocco-spain border challenges For over a week, online reports have circulated suggesting the Ceuta crossing between Morocco and Spain would reopen this Saturday, August 15th. However, authorities from both nations have clarified that new protocols are now in place to prevent a repeat of a major migrant influx. […]
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Mali pardons french agent after moroccan diplomatic efforts
The effectiveness and discretion of Moroccan diplomacy in Sahelian crises have once again been demonstrated. By securing a presidential pardon for French intelligence operative Yann V., who was sentenced last June to 20 years by Mali’s military judiciary, Morocco solidifies its position as an indispensable mediator between Paris and nations across the Sahel region. In […]
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Chad and Madagascar strengthen bilateral cooperation
Colonel Randrianirina, following his visit to Chad at the invitation of his Chadian counterpart. Colonel Michaël Randrianirina, a prominent Malagasy official, recently traveled to N’Djamena, Chad, with a clear agenda: to solidify bilateral relations and actively engage with the Malagasy diaspora residing in the country. A key part of his visit involved a direct meeting […]
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Senegal and Gambia advance definitive border demarcation following Bullock incident
Following a recent incident near Bullock, Senegal and Gambia have announced the successful finalization of a comprehensive agreement aimed at clarifying the precise alignment of their shared international border. Both nations are preparing to recommence joint fieldwork in mid-August, focusing on the physical demarcation and materialization of the frontier. This critical phase will involve the […]
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African migrants deported to Cameroon launch legal challenge
African migrants deported to Cameroon launch legal challenge Thirty-six African migrants, who were deported from the United States to Cameroon in 2026, initiated a legal process in Yaoundé in late July. These petitioners, originating from countries including the Democratic Republic of Congo, Ghana, Angola, Ethiopia, Sierra Leone, Kenya, Senegal, Zimbabwe, and Morocco, had previously secured […]
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Crise migratoire à Ceuta : le Maroc se dit prêt à faciliter le retour des mineurs isolés
Crise migratoire à Ceuta : le Maroc se dit prêt à faciliter le retour des mineurs isolés Actus. Le Maroc affirme être disposé à coopérer au retour des mineurs non accompagnés restés à Ceuta après l’afflux massif de migrants de la fin juillet. Rabat estime toutefois que les procédures se heurtent aux contraintes juridiques en […]
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Canada inaugurates its first embassy in Bénin
After more than six decades of diplomatic engagement, Canada has officially inaugurated its inaugural embassy in Cotonou, Bénin. This significant event, held on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, marks a pivotal moment in the long-standing relationship between the two nations. The formal opening ceremony was presided over by the Canadian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ms. Anita […]
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Morocco’s western Sahara push: a moment of opportunity with US backing
Le grand invité Afrique Morocco’s western Sahara push: a moment of opportunity with US backing Écouter – 07:27 Since late July, the United States has intensified its economic and diplomatic engagement with Morocco, signaling a strengthening alliance. This follows Washington’s pivotal 2020 endorsement of Morocco’s autonomy proposal for the Western Sahara, a move that coincided […]
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Morocco refutes spain’s ceuta migration claims, cites judicial ruling
Morocco on Monday vehemently denied Spain’s accusations that it facilitated the recent surge of migrants into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta. Rabat countered that the migration crisis stemmed from a Spanish judicial decision that inadvertently undermined measures designed to deter irregular immigration. A senior Moroccan official asserted that Spanish authorities should have anticipated the repercussions […]
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