The Archbishop of Douala has issued a strong warning about the appalling conditions in Cameroon’s detention facilities, highlighting forced disappearances, arbitrary arrests, and inhumane treatment of inmates. In a pastoral letter released in late June, Archbishop Samuel Kleda expressed deep concern for the welfare of women and minors in prisons, emphasizing the urgent need for […]

Renewed clashes in the eastern regions of the Democratic Republic of the Congo have intensified in recent weeks, with military operations and civilian displacements deepening concerns over widespread instability across the Great Lakes area. These developments pose significant obstacles to ongoing international peace and reconciliation initiatives. deadly attacks in beni territory Local reports confirm that […]

On royal instructions from King Mohammed VI, Supreme Commander and Chief of the General Staff of the Royal Armed Forces (FAR), Abdeltif Loudyi, Deputy Minister for National Defence, received French Minister of Defence and Veterans Affairs, Catherine Vautrin, at his office in Rabat on Thursday. The meeting was part of a high-level visit to Morocco […]

Freetown plays host this 17 July 2026 to the 96th ordinary session of the Economic Community of West African States (CEDEAO) Council of Ministers. Representing Côte d’Ivoire at the high-profile gathering is Minister of State Nialé Kaba, accompanied by Adama Dosso, Minister delegate for African Integration and Ivorian Citizens Abroad. Their presence underscores Abidjan’s commitment […]

Sébastien Lecornu’s first official trip abroad as French Prime Minister was no coincidence. The two-day visit to Rabat on July 15 and 16, 2026, marked a deliberate diplomatic gesture, signaling a renewed commitment to Franco-Moroccan relations after years of strained ties. In the Moroccan capital, the French head of government co-chaired the 15th High-Level Meeting […]