Rwanda dr Congo peace talks focus on Washington accord compliance

Rwanda-DR Congo: enforcing Washington accord obligations at center of talks Listen – 05:18 Rwanda’s Foreign Minister Olivier Nduhungirehe joined our studio this week to discuss the latest developments in the Rwanda-DR Congo peace process. Last week, Kigali and Kinshasa held their sixth joint follow-up committee meeting in London, where both sides reaffirmed their commitment to […]

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FBI praises Morocco’s security role ahead of 2026 world cup

The Deputy Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Christopher Raia, made an official visit on Wednesday to the International Police Cooperation Centre (IPCC), a high-level forum uniting law enforcement and security officials from nations competing in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The meeting underscored the robust security framework being assembled to safeguard every […]

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Morocco France partnership hits 15 billion euros in trade growth

Foreign affairs Morocco-France partnership accelerates with €15 billion in bilateral trade Addressing a gathering of nearly 300 business leaders, investors, and policymakers in Paris, French Minister of Foreign Trade Nicolas Forissier hailed the bilateral relationship as “exceptional,” built on a shared vision of international commerce. The economic partnership between Morocco and France stands as “a […]

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Mercenaries fire US missile from abandoned base in Central African Republic

In a startling development, mercenaries from the Russian Wagner Group fired a surface-to-surface missile from the town of Obo in Haut-Mbomou, Central African Republic, toward the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) earlier this week. The incident has raised alarms on both sides of the border. Wagner Group operatives in the Central African Republic, 2023. […]

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Maroc usa longstanding partnership driven by mutual strategic interests

For two and a half centuries, the bonds between Morocco and the United States have stood as a testament to calculated diplomacy and shared economic ambitions. This enduring alliance, forged in 1777, has evolved into a cornerstone of both nations’ foreign policies, particularly in North Africa and beyond. a historic alliance rooted in mutual benefit […]

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Morocco proves youth can lead through royal vision

The Kingdom of Morocco, guided by the forward-thinking leadership of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, has demonstrated to the world how youth can rise to positions of responsibility and set benchmarks for excellence when given the right opportunities, stated Fouzi Lekjaa, Minister Delegate in charge of the Budget, on Wednesday in Rabat. Speaking during a […]

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Senegal opposition unites behind Diomaye against Sonko reforms

In Senegal, a surprising political alignment has emerged as opposition forces rally behind President Bassirou Diomaye Faye to counter the constitutional reforms championed by his former ally, Ousmane Sonko. The Parti Démocratique Sénégalais (PDS), led by former President Abdoulaye Wade, has publicly declared its opposition to the referendum on the controversial constitutional revisions. This move […]

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Togolese women farmers lead agricultural transformation at FoNAT 2026

Hundreds of women from Togo’s agricultural sector gathered in Lomé to champion their pivotal role in reshaping the country’s farming future. The Forum national de l’agricultrice togolaise (FoNAT 2026), running from June 30 to July 1, 2026, serves as a bold platform for rural women to voice their challenges and advocate for structural changes that […]

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Us treasury targets Rwanda’s gasabo gold refinery over sanctions concerns

Washington has placed the Gasabo Gold refinery in the crosshairs of its sanctions enforcement, citing alleged financial ties to destabilizing activities in the Great Lakes region. The U.S. Treasury’s latest move underscores growing scrutiny over precious metal trade routes that may be channeling funds to armed groups in Democratic Republic of Congo. Industry insiders report […]

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Gabon’s governance test under international scrutiny

politics Gabon’s governance test under international scrutiny by lead editor July 1, 2026 118 No comment Libreville, Wednesday, July 1, 2026 — As the global fight against corruption increasingly defines a nation’s credibility among investors, international partners, and citizens alike, Gabon this week finds itself under the global spotlight. Since June 29, the country has […]

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Benin senate formation gathers pace with first member list unveiled

Benin senate formation gathers pace with first member list unveiled The establishment of the Senate in Bénin has reached a key milestone as the government finalizes the first roster of ex-officio members slated to join the newly formed upper parliamentary chamber. This development follows the constitutional reforms enacted in November 2025, which reintroduced a bicameral […]

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How Mali’s military rulers are strangling private enterprise under the guise of regulation

Dictatorships follow a predictable pattern: once dissenting voices are silenced, independent media shuttered, and freedom of expression strangled, the next logical step is to monopolize economic independence. The military-led transition in Mali has now entered this dangerous phase, cloaking its true intentions behind administrative theater. The regime’s latest move—a ceremonially signed Charter for Micro, Small […]

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