Ousmane Sonko turns 52: heartfelt tributes pour in from Senegal’s political sphere
On Wednesday 15 July 2026, Ousmane Sonko, leader of the Pastef party and President of Senegal’s National Assembly, marked his 52nd birthday with an outpouring of tribute from political allies, party officials and citizens who hold him in high regard. Messages of admiration and well-wishes flooded social media platforms as figures from across the political […]
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Bénin’s bold cultural restitution strategy to boost tourism and local identity
Following the groundbreaking success of its initial restitution efforts, Bénin is now taking a decisive step forward in preserving its cultural heritage. On July 14, 2026, the government inaugurated a National Scientific Committee in Cotonou, marking a pivotal moment in the country’s strategy to reclaim and revitalize 35 cultural artifacts and colonial-era archives currently held […]
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Gabon’s Population Census Data Reveals Estuary’s Strong Attractiveness
Libreville, July 14, 2026 – The Vice-President of the Government, Hermann Immongault, officially presented the provisional report of the General Population and Housing Census (RGPL) to the President of the Constitutional Court, Dieudonné Aba’a Owono. The significance of this event goes beyond administrative transmission. According to Hermann Immongault, this presentation is an indispensable step in […]
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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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Togo hosts Congo’s envoy to discuss eastern DRC security crisis
Togo hosts Congo’s envoy to discuss eastern DRC security crisis Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé (left) and Floribert Anzuluni (right) during their meeting Security Wednesday 15 July 2026 – 08:59 Togo’s prime minister and African Union mediator Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé met with Democratic Republic of Congo’s Regional Integration Minister Floribert Anzuluni in Lomé to address escalating security […]
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Burkina Faso halts Morocco scholarships, dimming youth prospects
A sudden and unilateral decree from Burkinabè authorities has brought an end to scholarships for students pursuing higher education in Morocco. This decision has not only raised significant questions but, for many, it solidifies concerns about the increasingly authoritarian trajectory of Ibrahim Traoré’s regime. This restrictive measure threatens to dismantle the academic aspirations of a […]
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France’s prime minister makes maiden diplomatic visits to qatar and Morocco
France’s new prime minister kicks off foreign visits with high-stakes trips Share Share WhatsApp LinkedIn Email Messenger In his first international mission since taking office, Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu traveled to Qatar to pay respects following the passing of the former emir, then continued to Morocco to strengthen bilateral ties. Since assuming office at Matignon […]
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Cameroon risks 292 billion FCFA AfDB funding cancellation
A joint portfolio review conducted in Yaoundé on July 14, 2026, between the Cameroonian government and the African Development Bank (AfDB) has revealed a substantial financial threat for Cameroon. Seven operations, previously approved by the pan-African institution’s governing bodies and totaling 373.419 million units of account (approximately 292 billion FCFA), are now at risk of […]
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Congo military law 2027 draft under parliamentary review
Congo military law 2027 draft under parliamentary review Kinshasa — The National Assembly of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has initiated the examination of the draft military programming law for the period 2027-2030. This critical legislative process began on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, during an extraordinary session of Parliament, as confirmed by the […]
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Gold smuggling crackdown in Cameroon government takes decisive action
In response to rampant illicit gold trafficking, Cameroonian authorities convened a high-level meeting on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, to overhaul the gold sector and tighten regulatory oversight. The gathering, held in the conference hall of the Ministry of Commerce, brought together key figures including the Minister of Mines, Industry and Technological Development (acting capacity), Professor […]
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Tchad : N’Djamena, capitale mondiale de l’eau, lors du Forum africain de l’eau
Le Tchad accueille le Forum africain de l’eau, organisé conjointement par le gouvernement tchadien et le Groupe de la Banque mondiale dans le cadre de l’initiative Water Forward. Placé sous le thème « De la vision à l’action », ce rendez-vous réunira des chefs d’État, des ministres des Finances, de l’Eau, de l’Agriculture et de […]
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Sénégal. Macky Sall attendu à Dakar pour rencontrer Bassirou Diomaye Faye sur fond de candidature à l’ONU
Sénégal. Macky Sall attendu à Dakar pour rencontrer Bassirou Diomaye Faye sur fond de candidature à l’ONU Actus. L’ancien président sénégalais Macky Sall effectuera vendredi 17 juillet son premier retour au Sénégal depuis son départ du pouvoir en avril 2024. Ce déplacement s’inscrit dans le cadre de sa campagne pour le poste de secrétaire général […]
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