When Captain Elvire Toupé was named aide-de-camp to Benin’s president following his inauguration, the move was widely praised. Yet while this landmark appointment celebrates progress, women remain underrepresented in elected

In a bold diplomatic initiative, the Democratic Republic of Congo is rallying international support for its candidacy to secure a seat on the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Council, a move

Starlink, SpaceX’s satellite broadband internet service, has officially commenced commercial operations in Côte d’Ivoire. The highly anticipated launch took place on Tuesday, July 16, 2026, following the issuance of a

In the face of a significant financial crisis, Senegal is poised to take a crucial step in managing its public finances. The nation’s capital, Dakar, is set to appoint American

Diplomacy Gabon and France forge a new era of partnership Report by editorial team July 16, 2026 137 No comment Libreville, July 16, 2026 – The July 14 celebrations in

In a strategic pivot, Cameroon’s National Refining Company (Sonara) has decided to shelve the ambitious Parras 24 project in favor of reinforcing public-sector partnerships. This decision marks a significant shift

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The World Health Organization (WHO) has raised the alarm over an unprecedented Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), now ranked as the third-largest Ebola epidemic ever recorded.

Abidjan — A high-level call for a fresh approach to migration between Africa and Europe was sounded at the opening of the Liberal Political Dialogue Forum in Abidjan this week.

Peru’s Fujimori backs Morocco’s Sahara autonomy plan Keiko Fujimori, Peru’s newly elected president, reaffirms her country’s support for Morocco’s territorial integrity and UN Security Council Resolution 2797. This marks a

controversial return of former Senegalese president Macky Sall sparks outrage The imminent return of former Senegalese president Macky Sall to Dakar has ignited fierce political debate across the country. Scheduled

On a Wednesday in mid-July 2026, Toviklin in the Couffo region became the stage for a historic announcement. Gathered under the shade of a large canopy, leaders, teachers and citizens