Month: July 2026

Ibrahim Traore, the president of Burkina Faso, has been accused of controlling a digital militia that targets journalists and critics. A report by the French news agency AFP alleges that the digital militia is used to silence opposition voices and dissenting opinions in the country. The allegations come as Burkina Faso continues to face challenges related to press freedom and human rights. "The situation in Burkina Faso is very worrying," said Aminata Touré, the president of the International Press Institute. Liberté de la presse Répression de l'opposition Press freedom By Harouna Ousmane — Reporter

La visite d’État du Président gabonais Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema à Paris a marqué une étape importante dans la consolidation de la coopération avec la France. Les deux chefs d'État ont mis l'accent sur les perspectives de mise en route d'une coopération agissante et pragmatique tenant compte du nouveau contexte décomplexé des rapports mondiaux. La visite a également permis de visiter le Palais du Luxembourg, la mairie de Paris et la cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris. Le Président Oligui Nguema a été reçu avec tous les honneurs dus à un dirigeant en visite d’État et s’est entretenu avec le président de l'institution parlementaire française, Gérard Larcher. Des contrats économiques importants ont également été signés en vue de la modernisation des infrastructures dont le but est de favoriser...

Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema and his wife, Zita Oligui Nguema, were received by Emmanuel Macron and his wife, Brigitte Macron, before a state dinner at the Élysée, Paris, on July 20, 2026. Published today at 08h03 Lecture : 3 minutes. File generated on

Niamey, July 22, 2026 — Diplomatic security efforts are gaining momentum in Niger's capital. The Minister of State met with a delegation from South Africa, led by Kubyane Jeffrey Thokoane, head of the state security agency.The meeting was not just a formal visit, but also an opportunity to explore new cooperation opportunities between the two countries. In a regional and continental context where security challenges require joint responses, this rapprochement between Niamey and Pretoria sends a strong signal: Africa is choosing to build its own solutions to regional threats.Strategic DiscussionsThe South African delegation's visit to Niger was a significant step towards strengthening bilateral relations. The meeting provided a platform for the two countries to discuss ways to expand their ...