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Le Président du Tchad, Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno, a envoyé ce vendredi une délégation de haut niveau à Yaoundé pour transmettre un message personnel au président camerounais, Paul Biya. La délégation était menée par le ministre d'État chargé des Affaires étrangères, Dr Abdoulaye Sabre Fadoul.La mission diplomatique visait à renforcer les relations entre les deux pays et à maintenir un dialogue constant sur les questions d'intérêt commun. Selon le chef de la délégation, cette démarche traduit la volonté des plus hautes autorités tchadiennes et camerounaises de préserver un cadre de concertation permanent.La délégation a également abordé les perspectives de coopération dans plusieurs secteurs stratégiques pour les économies tchadienne et camerounaise, notamment dans le domaine de l'énergie et...

Togo and the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) are intensifying their collaborative efforts in the realm of higher education. A key meeting took place in Lomé on Tuesday, July 14, where Gado Tchangbedji, the Minister of Higher Education and Research, hosted an IsDB delegation. The working session was dedicated to reviewing the Project to Support the Implementation of Higher Education Reform in Sciences and Engineering (Paresi). Discussions during the session focused on evaluating the progress of this strategic initiative. Designed to elevate the standard of university training and boost research capabilities across scientific and technical disciplines, the program's advancement was thoroughly assessed. Both parties meticulously reviewed accomplishments, identified existing challenges, and ou...

In Niamey, the 58th ordinary session of the West African Economic and Monetary Union's (UEMOA) Interparliamentary Committee (CIP-UEMOA) is in full swing. A significant moment occurred on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, when Dr. Mamoudou Harouna Djingarey, President of Niger's Consultative Council for Refoundation (CCR), hosted a high-level delegation from the community parliament. This strategic meeting underscored ongoing efforts to bolster regional cooperation.Key discussions: cip-UEMOA's 2027 budget and strategic directionThe CIP-UEMOA Bureau delegation, led by its acting president, Fononna Cheick Ahmed Coulibaly, engaged in crucial talks with Nigerien authorities. Following this high-level engagement, Mr. Coulibaly revealed the primary subjects that dominated their discussions.Running from J...

Félix Tshisekedi denounces international indifference during historic UN-backed forum in Luanda The President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi, delivered a scathing address at the third edition of the UN Alliance of Civilizations summit in Luanda, where he was warmly received by his Angolan counterpart, João Lourenço. His speech cut through diplomatic niceties to expose what he described as a collective failure of the international community in addressing the escalating crisis in eastern Congo. The Congolese leader framed the conflict not as a regional tragedy, but as a litmus test for the credibility of global institutions. He condemned the "trivialization of war" and the "silence of diplomatic conveniences", arguing that empty condemnations and temporar...

Photo d'illustration In a significant move for African politics and regional stability, Floribert Anzuluni, the Democratic Republic of Congo’s Minister of Regional Integration, recently concluded a key leg of his diplomatic mission in Gitega, Burundi. Leading a Congolese delegation, Minister Anzuluni was granted an audience with Burundian President Évariste Ndayishimiye, who also serves as the current Chairperson of the African Union. This high-level meeting, held on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, saw the delivery of a crucial and confidential message from DRC President Félix Antoine Tshisekedi to his Burundian counterpart.Following an extensive discussion that spanned over an hour, Minister Anzuluni confirmed his role as a special envoy for the Congolese Head of S...

Ecouter l'article At the recent High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) in New York, a pivotal event unfolded at the Permanent Mission of the African Union: the unveiling of the joint OECD-OIF/IFDD report on access to green finance. Addressing an international assembly, Gabon's Minister of Planning and Foresight, Louise Pierrette Mvono, powerfully articulated her nation's demand for a fundamental overhaul of global development assistance frameworks, a key aspect of African politics and governance Africa. Gabon, with 88% of its land cloaked in forests and a long-standing position as a net carbon sink, stands as a critical global player in climate regulation. Despite its exemplary conservation efforts, this champion status is paradoxically hampered by intricate procedural and linguistic obsta...

Mines de Rubaya France has unequivocally backed the Democratic Republic of Congo's (DRC) push to place natural resource governance at the forefront of United Nations Security Council discussions. This pivotal initiative also seeks to address the shortcomings of the international regulatory framework concerning war economies. The aim is to foster a more consistent approach to managing natural resources, transforming them into instruments for peace, accelerating the global energy transition, boosting digital transformation, and bolstering the resilience of worldwide supply chains. This aligns with broader efforts for improved governance Africa. During an Arria-formula meeting held in New York on Monday, July 13, 2026, convened by Kinshasa, Jérôme Bonnafont, France's Ambassador and Permanent...

Burkina Faso ends diplomatic presence in France amid escalating tensionsbreaking news All twelve Burkinabè diplomats stationed in France have returned to Ouagadougou, marking the official closure of Burkina Faso’s embassy in Paris. The decision follows the government’s announcement of a complete rupture in diplomatic relations with France, a move confirmed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The return of the diplomats, who delivered the national flag and keys to the Parisian diplomatic premises, underscores the finality of the decision. Authorities swiftly dismissed rumors suggesting some diplomats had sought asylum, reaffirming the government’s commitment to the withdrawal. Official closure of Burkina Faso’s embassy in Paris The diplomats, received by Foreign Minister...

After more than a year of strained relations, Algeria and Mali have taken decisive steps to restore full diplomatic ties, reopening their respective embassies and airspaces. Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune announced the imminent return of his country’s ambassador to Bamako, following the complete reopening of Algerian airspace to civilian and military flights from and to Mali. In a reciprocal move, the Malian authorities confirmed the reinstatement of their ambassador to Algiers, marking a significant thaw in bilateral relations. Root causes of the diplomatic freeze The breakdown began in April of last year after Algeria claimed to have shot down a Malian surveillance drone for violating its airspace. However, Mali contested this account, insisting the drone was downed within its...

The opening session of the General Assembly commenced with solemnity on July 9th in Yaoundé, Cameroon. This significant gathering brought together a distinguished assembly, including high-ranking Cameroonian officials such as the President of the Senate, the President of the National Assembly, and the President of the Economic and Social Council. Also present was Louise Mushikiwabo, the Secretary-General of the International Organisation of La Francophonie (OIF), alongside various esteemed guests and over 350 delegates from across the Francophone world. The attendees included nearly 20 parliamentary presidents and vice-presidents from member parliaments of the Assemblée Parlementaire Francophone (APF), representatives from the OIF, diplomatic missions, and other international organizations...

As global powers engage in an unrelenting race to dominate the AI landscape, Gabon is charting a distinctly human-centric course. During the Global Dialogue on AI Governance in Geneva, under the auspices of the United Nations, Gabon’s Minister of Digital Economy, Mark Alexandre Doumba, urged the international community to reconsider its priorities. For Libreville, the goal isn’t about developing the most advanced algorithms—it’s about creating technology that serves everyone, without exception. By Harouna Ousmane — Reporter

Tensions between Algeria and Mali had escalated in recent years, particularly after the current Malian government accused Algiers of meddling in its internal affairs. In a significant step toward reconciliation, Bamako announced the reopening of its national airspace to all civilian and military aircraft operating flights to and from Algeria. The government statement did not specify an exact date but confirmed the return of Mali’s ambassador to Algiers, who had been recalled in April 2025. Hours earlier, Algeria mirrored the decision, lifting restrictions on its airspace for all flights to and from Mali, effective immediately. The Algerian Ministry of Defense outlined that the move applies to all international destinations connected through Malian airspace. Mali also confirmed the immin...