Burkina Faso ends diplomatic presence in France amid tensions
The Burkina Faso government has officially closed its embassy in Paris, a decisive move following the severing of diplomatic ties with France. The twelve Burkinabè diplomats stationed in the French capital have returned to Ouagadougou, where they were greeted by Foreign Minister Karamoko Jean-Marie Traoré upon arrival. During the reception, the diplomats handed over the […]
Read MoreIvoirian skills forum 2026 aligns training with economic growth
Abidjan, 14 July 2026 — The second edition of the International Forum on Skills and Competencies (FIMEC) kicks off tomorrow in Abidjan, bringing together policymakers, industry leaders, and development partners under the leadership of Prime Minister Robert Beugré Mambé. The event’s core mission is to position vocational training as a cornerstone for job creation, economic […]
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Tchad et Russie renforcent leur coopération militaire et diplomatique pour assurer sécurité régionale
Le Tchad et la Russie ont renforcé leur coopération militaire et diplomatique pour assurer la sécurité régionale, selon un accord signé à Moscou. Le ministre tchadien des Affaires étrangères, Abdoulaye Sabre Fadoul, a exprimé l’intérêt du Tchad pour une collaboration accrue avec la Russie dans le domaine de la défense. La coopération vise à renforcer […]
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French prime minister’s visit to Rabat to strengthen bilateral ties
Key diplomatic mission in North Africa French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu embarks on his inaugural international tour since assuming office this week, with Rabat as his primary destination. Following a solemn tribute to the late Qatari emir in Doha, he will arrive in the Moroccan capital for two days of high-level meetings aimed at deepening […]
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Gabon’s open innovation challenge kimba connect 2026 kicks off in Libreville
Gabon launches Kimba Connect 2026, a national open innovation challenge The Ministry of Digital Economy, Digitalization, and Innovation, alongside the Federation of Gabonese Enterprises (FEG), has officially inaugurated Kimba Connect 2026 at the headquarters of the Central African States Bank (BEAC) in Libreville. This groundbreaking initiative is Gabon’s first national open innovation challenge, designed to […]
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International ngo job opening in drc mission leadership role
INTERSOS is actively seeking a Mission Manager to lead humanitarian operations in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) for a 12-month period. The role is based in Goma, with regular travel to South Kivu, Ituri, and Kinshasa. Contract type: Co.co.co. Application deadline: July 29, 2026. INTERSOS is a non-profit humanitarian organization dedicated to supporting […]
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Lucas Digne’s return to Paris Saint-Germain confirmed by France teammates
Currently representing the France national team at the World Cup, Lucas Digne has discreetly finalized his transfer to Paris Saint-Germain in recent days. The defender is poised to depart Aston Villa and make his way back to the Parc des Princes this summer. It appears the 32-year-old left-back recently affirmed his agreement with PSG to […]
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Gabon’s aviation authority under scrutiny amid governance reforms
economy Gabon’s aviation authority under scrutiny amid governance reforms By Editor-in-Chief Tuesday, July 14, 2026 178 No comment Libreville — Every nation’s strategic institutions face challenges, but when public debate overshadows critical reforms, a fundamental question emerges: does discourse aim to enhance governance or inadvertently undermine essential state structures? In Gabon, the Agence Nationale de […]
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Deadly bus crash into Bafing river in northwestern Côte d’Ivoire
Key facts Preliminary toll: 24 fatalities and 36 injured among 69 passengers and crew Location: Touba-Biankouma axis, near Bafingdala village, Bafing region (northwest) Time: Monday, July 13, 2026, around 11:30 AM Investigation: Accident Analysis Bureau deployed by the Ministry of Transport A devastating accident struck the Touba-Biankouma road in northwest Côte d’Ivoire early Monday morning. […]
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West africa cocoa producers unite in Abuja alliance for local processing
The key points Regional alliance: Four West African cocoa powerhouses—producing over 60% of the world’s supply—signed the Abuja Declaration on July 14, 2026 Strategic shift: Moving from raw bean exports to local processing of high-value products EUDR compliance: Joint strategy to address the EU’s deforestation regulation, effective December 30, 2026 First project: A 70,000-ton processing […]
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Mali trial of bah n’Daw allies: justice delayed, innocence claimed
Six associates of Mali’s former transitional leader face court proceedings Nearly six years since the onset of Mali’s transitional period, a high-profile legal case is unfolding in Bamako. Six individuals, described as close allies of former interim President Bah N’Daw, have appeared before the criminal chambers of the Bamako Court of Appeal amid charges of […]
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Gabon accelerates single window service at Baie des Rois
Economy Gabon accelerates single window service at Baie des Rois By Editor-in-Chief July 14, 2026 210 No comments Libreville, Tuesday, July 14, 2026 – Gabon is stepping up efforts to align with international investor expectations. Speed in procedures, legal certainty, accessible administration, and timely decision-making now take center stage. The country has long grappled with […]
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