Emmanuelle Blatmann named next French ambassador to Dakar

As head of the Africa desk at France’s Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs since January 2024, 46-year-old Emmanuelle Blatmann will take over from Christine Fagès at the helm of

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Côte d’Ivoire’s education transformation through digital innovation in 2026

The Journées ouvertes pour l’utilisation de la recherche et de l’innovation en éducation (JOURIE 2026) kicked off in Abidjan this week, marking a pivotal moment in Côte d’Ivoire’s educational evolution.

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Morocco us maritime security summit 2026 to boost african ocean safety

Rabat is set to host the African Maritime Forces Summit (AMFS) 2026 from July 20 to 24, bringing together naval leadership from across Africa and international partners under the leadership

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Bamako courtroom drama as fetishist’s presence shakes trial proceedings

In Bamako, the political and legal landscape continues to shift as an unprecedented trial unfolds. On July 20th, the courtroom witnessed an extraordinary day of hearings involving military personnel and

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Conrad gbaguidi tipped for Benin republic mediator role

Conrad Gbaguidi tipped for high-profile mediator role in Benin The formation of the new bureau for Benin’s Economic and Social Council (CES) on July 22, 2026, may mark a significant

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Arsenal and Newcastle engage in high-stakes talks for Bruno Guimaraes

Arsenal has initiated direct negotiations with Newcastle United regarding the potential acquisition of Brazilian midfield maestro Bruno Guimaraes, who has made his ambitions clear to join the Premier League champions

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Niger hosts unowas strategic review amid Sahel security challenges

Niamey has taken the lead in a pivotal diplomatic initiative spearheaded by the United Nations. During a high-level meeting with UN Special Envoy Sahle-Work Zewde, Niger’s Head of State, General

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Mayo-tsanaga gripped by ashes: boko haram’s devastation and state inaction

Mayo-Tsanaga gripped by ashes: Boko Haram’s devastation and state inaction The terror that refuses to fade Cameroon’s Mayo-Tsanaga region is burning. For over a decade, the shadow of Boko Haram

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Cameroon’s mayo-tsanaga devastated by boko haram’s relentless violence

Cameroon’s Mayo-Tsanaga devastated by Boko Haram’s relentless violence Over 50 abandoned villages, thousands displaced, and the government’s troubling silence Boko Haram’s terrorism is no longer a distant threat in Cameroon.

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Kazakhstan and Morocco strengthen economic ties as strategic partners

Diplomacy Kazakhstan and Morocco strengthen economic ties as strategic partners The Government of Kazakhstan seeks to import high-quality Moroccan goods directly, cutting out intermediaries to secure premium products from the

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Massacres and war crimes after deadly ambush in northern Mali

On July 18, a military convoy comprising Malian Armed Forces troops and Russian Africa Corps mercenaries fell victim to a devastating ambush near Tabrichat, a strategic crossroads in northern Mali.

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Pilot mistakenly announces wrong world cup final result during flight

The final match of the 2026 World Cup between Spain and Argentina kept millions of fans glued to their screens—but for a group of passengers on a commercial flight, the

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