Month: July 2026

Senegal: a pivotal meeting between former president Macky Sall and President Diomaye FayeEditorial teamFormer Senegalese President Macky Sall is set to arrive in Dakar this Friday, marking his first official return since stepping down from power two years ago. His brief visit is expected to include a highly anticipated meeting with current President Diomaye Faye.Sall, who is campaigning for the United Nations Secretary-General position, is seeking Senegal’s formal endorsement for his candidacy—a request first submitted in February. However, the government has yet to take an official stance, despite earlier statements in March denying any support for his bid.The political landscape in Senegal has shifted dramatically since Sall’s departure, particularly with the growing tensions between Pre...

France and Morocco strengthen ties at Rabat's 14 July celebration The French national holiday was marked in Rabat with a high-profile event at the French Residence, where Ambassador Philippe Lalliot reaffirmed the deepening partnership between France and Morocco. The gathering brought together Moroccan officials, business leaders, civil society representatives, and media professionals to celebrate the enduring ties between the two nations. Among the attendees were Mohamed Saad Berrada, Minister of National Education, Preschool, and Sports, and Amal El Fallah Seghrouchni, Minister Delegate in charge of Digital Transition and Administrative Reform. The event marked the first major public appearance of Ambassador Lalliot since presenting his credentials to King Mohammed VI in early ...

Mali is grappling with a fresh wave of insecurity as a new attack, reportedly carried out by the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM), has once again shaken the nation. Armed assailants targeted a remote Malian village, leaving civilians dead and forcing residents to flee their homes in a desperate bid for safety. The assault underscores the relentless threat posed by armed groups, which continue to operate even in areas far from major urban centers. Despite intensified military operations in recent months, these groups retain their ability to strike with alarming frequency, exposing the persistent challenges faced by authorities in securing the entire country. The violence has now expanded beyond traditional battle zones. The killing of Mariam Cissé, a prominent Malian bl...

France reaffirms support for peace initiatives in DRC during national day celebrations UN Security Council Politics Wednesday, July 15, 2026 - 12:48 The French ambassador to the Democratic Republic of Congo, Rémi Maréchaux, used the occasion of France's national day celebrations on July 14 to underscore his country's unwavering commitment to peace initiatives in eastern DRC and the strengthening of bilateral cooperation between Paris and Kinshasa. In a carefully prepared address delivered at his residence to a distinguished audience, Maréchaux began by emphasizing that July 14 commemorates not France's independence or a political leader, but rather the 1789 Revolution and its foundational values of liberty, equality, and fraternity. He then pivoted ...

Abidjan, 15 July 2026 – The Minister of Planning and Development, Souleymane Diarrassouba, will take center stage on Monday, 20 July 2026, at 10 AM, during a high-profile session of the Government Sessions, a flagship event organized by the Government Information and Communication Center (GICC). The press briefing, set to unfold at the Prime Minister’s auditorium in Abidjan-Plateau, will welcome both national and international media representatives. The event will also be live-streamed across the Ivorian government’s digital platforms, including Facebook, X, TikTok, and YouTube. During this session, Minister Diarrassouba will unveil the critical aspects, challenges, and future outlook of the National Development Policy (NDP). He will delve into the NDP’s core strategies, emphasizing the ...

Africa Environment & PolicyGabon and Chad spearhead Africa's water governance revolutionEditorial Team 211 No comment