Category: A la Une
ECOWAS court rules against Togo’s 2024 constitutional reform
The Togolese authorities have suffered a significant setback in the regional arena. The ECOWAS Court of Justice, following a petition from civil society groups and democratic organizations, ruled that the
Read MoreMorocco and China forge ahead with strategic industrial alliance
Beijing recently served as the backdrop for a significant acceleration in the strategic partnership between Morocco and China. Driven by a mutual goal of industrial revitalization, the Minister Delegate for
Read MoreTensions in Luanda: the behind-the-scenes struggle between Tshisekedi and Lourenço over RDC dialogue
The diplomatic atmosphere in Luanda has reached a critical turning point as President Félix Tshisekedi and his Angolan counterpart, João Lourenço, engage in a complex political tug-of-war. At the heart
Read MoreFolarin Balogun signals summer exit as Monaco names its price for the US star
Folarin Balogun, the standout forward for the United States men’s national team, is expected to pursue a departure from Monaco during the summer transfer window. The talented 24-year-old has captured
Read MoreNiger three years after Russian alignment: jihadist threat persists despite military shifts
Three years following the military junta’s strategic pivot toward Russia after the July 2023 coup d’état, Niger continues to grapple with an escalating jihadist insurgency. Despite the new government’s justification
Read MoreEbola outbreak in dr Congo: rising fatalities and underestimated figures
The National Institute of Public Health of Congo (INSP) has documented 1,003 confirmed cases and 254 fatalities, indicating an average mortality rate of 25.3%. The vast majority of these infections
Read MoreDRC and Burundi leaders meet in Kinshasa to tackle security and health crises
President Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo of the Democratic Republic of Congo welcomed his Burundian counterpart, Évariste Ndayishimiye, to Kinshasa on Monday, June 22, 2026. The discussions, held at the Cité de
Read MoreMauritania seeks Gabon’s backing for OIF secretary general leadership bid
On Monday, June 22, President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema received Messouda Bahama Mohamed Laghdaf, the Mauritanian Minister of Environment and Sustainable Development, at the presidential palace. Carrying a formal message
Read MoreBurkina Faso’s military regime faces eu criticism over human rights stance
In a move that underscores the strained relations between Burkina Faso and European institutions, the transitional government—established following the September 2022 coup—has opted for confrontation rather than engagement in response
Read MoreMorocco advocates for comprehensive reform of the un human rights system in Geneva
During a high-level meeting centered on the theme of “Beijing after 30 years,” Morocco presented its strategic proposals to enhance the United Nations human rights framework. The discussions focused on
Read MoreGabon’s struggle to boost African exports despite ZLECAF opportunities
Despite the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) offering access to a vast market of 1.4 billion consumers, Gabon continues to face challenges in expanding its exports to neighboring countries.
Read MoreMorocco and India deepen counter-terrorism ties in New Delhi meeting
On June 22, Morocco and India broadened their counter-terrorism collaboration in New Delhi, addressing critical areas such as illicit financial networks, misuse of technology, ties between transnational groups and armed
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