DRC military tightens smartphone ban at frontlines amid security threats

DRC military tightens smartphone ban at frontlines amid security threats DRC military personnel in combat gear Security July 10, 2026 The Democratic Republic of Congo’s armed forces have reissued strict…

Senegal parliamentary break shortened to speed up reforms

In Senegal, Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has shortened the parliamentary recess for lawmakers, cutting short the traditional summer break. The decision, announced just weeks before the usual end of the…

João Palhinha’s controversial return to Lisbon: Benfica prepares bid

João Palhinha’s controversial return to Lisbon: Benfica prepares bid Bundesliga Bayern Munich Benfica J. Palhinha FC Bayern Munich is actively seeking a permanent transfer for midfielder João Palhinha, who recently…

Festivities in Paris after France’s world cup victory remain calm with minimal arrests

Coupe du Monde 2026 Paris celebrates France’s World Cup victory with orderly festivities and minimal arrests July 10, 2026 Share Share Whatsapp LinkedIn Email Messenger France’s 2-0 victory over Morocco…

Médine Market in Bamako: Where Everything is Made and Sold

Adama Konaté sells imported bicycles from France, the United States, England, Canada, and China, but at the new Médine market, he not only trades two-wheeled vehicles but also repairs and…

Inside Bamako’s Médine market where local commerce thrives despite challenges

Exploring Bamako’s Médine market: a hub of local trade and innovation The bustling Médine market in Bamako is more than just a commercial space—it’s a dynamic ecosystem where entrepreneurs adapt,…

Chad’s president wraps up UAE visit and returns to N’Djamena

The President of the Republic, Marshal Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno, returned to N’Djamena late last evening following an official visit to the United Arab Emirates. High-level meetings in Abu Dhabi…

Diplomatic alignment: AES and Russia strengthen ties in Niger

Niger hosts key diplomatic talks between AES and Russia Niamey, the heart of the Sahel, became the epicenter of high-level diplomacy this month as the second round of joint consultations…

Ivory coast prime minister rallies investors for 2026 development plan

Africa Ivory Coast primes investors to fuel 2026-2030 national development drive Prime Minister Robert Beugré Mambé launched the second day of the National Development Plan (NDP) 2026-2030 Consultative Group, bringing…

Côte d’Ivoire rallies investors to boost 2026-2030 development plan

Abidjan hosted a pivotal gathering on July 9, 2026, as Prime Minister Robert Beugré Mambé officially launched the second day of consultations for the National Development Plan (PND) spanning 2026…

Côte d’Ivoire’s prime minister rallies investors for 2026-2030 development plan

African current affairs Côte d’Ivoire sets the stage for economic transformation with 2026-2030 development plan Prime Minister Robert Beugré Mambé inaugurated the second phase of the National Development Plan (PND)…

Ivory coast secures historic foreign investments to boost growth by 2030

The Ivory Coast has shattered expectations by securing over $80 billion in international funding for its National Development Plan, quadrupling initial projections. This landmark achievement underscores the country’s economic resilience…