Sovereign illusion and the rising cost of living in the Sahel

The latest reports from the Central Bank of West African States (BCEAO) may indicate an average inflation rate of 0.0% across the region, but this figure is a far cry…

France and Morocco embark on a new chapter with proposed friendship treaty

A profound commitment to forging a lasting strategic partnership is evident as France and Morocco move towards drafting a significant new treaty. This initiative signals a mutual desire to establish…

Mauritania seeks Cameroon’s backing for OIF leadership bid

In a swift diplomatic maneuver, Mauritania dispatched two high-level envoys to Yaoundé within a week, signaling its commitment to securing Cameroon’s support for Coumba Bâ’s candidacy for the Organisation internationale…

Greenwood’s om exit: fenerbahçe poised to make new bid

With no Champions League football next season, Olympique de Marseille must come to terms with losing key assets, including Mason Greenwood. While AS Roma has shown interest in the English…

Morocco selected as next destination for Club Export 47 trade mission

Morocco has been selected as the host country for the upcoming Club Export 47 trade mission, scheduled from November 30 to December 3. A true gateway to Africa, Morocco stands…

Benin appoints new ombudsman under revised appointment process

The National Assembly of Bénin has approved a pivotal change to the appointment process for the Ombudsman of the Republic. Under the new framework, the role is now automatically assigned…

Five new ambassadors present credentials in Gabon

Gabon’s head of state, Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, yesterday received the credentials of five newly accredited ambassadors at the Bord de Mer Palace. The ceremony marked the official start of…

Gabon targets 7% growth rate by 2030 through industrialisation and governance reforms

As Gabon’s economy has remained stagnant below the 5% growth mark for the past decade, President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema has announced a historic break from the country’s rentier model.…

Elliot Anderson’s potentially record-breaking move to Manchester City

Elliot Anderson’s potentially record-breaking move to Manchester City Elliot Anderson could become the most expensive midfielder in history. (P. Lahalle/L’Équipe) Manchester City and Nottingham Forest are reportedly nearing an agreement for…

Drc authorities implicated in supporting armed group accused of war crimes

An armed group operating with the alleged backing of the Forces Armées de la République Démocratique du Congo (FARDC) has been responsible for widespread atrocities, including killings, torture of civilians,…

Benin and Niger edge closer to border reopening talks

Benin and Niger move toward cross-border cooperation as talks advance The shared border between Benin and Niger, closed for three years, may soon reopen following high-level discussions. On June 20,…

OM faces massive summer sales as financial pressure mounts

The Olympique de Marseille finds itself in a financial bind after missing out on qualification for the lucrative Champions League, a setback that has forced the club into a summer…