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France – Africa relations Russia – Africa relations Emmanuel Macron Ibrahim Traoré Alliance of Sahel States Escalating tensions in West African diplomacy At the heart of Africa’s shifting geopolitical landscape, Burkina Faso and France have entered a critical phase in their diplomatic confrontation. The exchange between Karamoko Jean-Marie Traoré, Burkina Faso’s Foreign Minister, and Jean-Noël Barrot, his French counterpart, has become the focal point of this high-stakes standoff. The visual documentation of their meeting captures the gravity of the moment, illustrating how mutual trust between the two nations has eroded over recent months. The image serves as a stark reminder of the challenges facing bilateral relations in a region where historical alliances are being reevaluated....

EconomyGabon's bold agricultural push with CAP 2030 planBy Editor-in-Chief July 13, 2026 105 No commentLibreville, July 13, 2026 — Gabon stands at a critical economic crossroads. Blessed with vast arable land, favorable climate conditions and abundant water resources, the country paradoxically remains heavily reliant on food imports to feed its population.This longstanding dependency not only strains the national trade balance but also exposes Gabon to the volatility of international markets, making food security a top priority for state authorities.In response, the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Rural Development convened a high-level strategic retreat in Libreville, bringing together top officials for a two-day intensive session to redefine agricultural governance and accelerate ...

The Moroccan government has taken a decisive step toward shaping its sustainable finance framework by unveiling a draft green financial taxonomy for public consultation. Led by the Ministry of Economy and Finance, Bank Al-Maghrib, the Moroccan Capital Market Authority (AMMC), the Insurance and Social Security Supervisory Authority (ACAPS), and the Ministry of Energy Transition, this initiative aims to create a unified classification system for identifying activities genuinely aligned with the country’s climate goals. This groundbreaking taxonomy will serve as a benchmark for banks, investors, insurers, and businesses when assessing sustainable investments, evaluating climate-related risks, and steering financial flows toward the most environmentally responsible sectors. Backed by harmoni...

MercatoMercato : Matias Siltanen ouvre la porte à un transfert en Ligue 1Publié par REDACà 10:24Le dossier Matias Siltanen continue d'alimenter le mercato toulousain. Si les négociations entre le TFC et Djurgårdens sont actuellement dans l'impasse concernant le montant du transfert, le milieu de terrain finlandais de 19 ans, lui, ne ferme absolument pas la porte à une arrivée en France.Vous pouvez retrouver les commentaires de l'article en bas de cette page. By Fati Seyni — Analyst

In Senegal, the debate over black cash funds inherited from the previous administration has taken a personal turn. Civil society leader Babacar Bâ has challenged Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko’s stance on corruption, questioning the consistency of his anti-graft rhetoric. While Sonko’s government has positioned itself as a crusader against opaque financial practices, Bâ highlights the Premier’s own acknowledgement of a 1.7 billion FCFA political fund linked to his PASTEF party. Contradictions in the fight against opaque finances The Senegalese government, formed after the March 2024 elections, has made dismantling clandestine financial networks a cornerstone of its governance agenda. The dismantling of caisses noires—discretionary funds operating outside standard budgetary controls—has been...

Key takeaways Dates: July 13 and 14, 2026, at the Grand Théâtre National Doudou Ndiaye Coumba Rose in Dakar First Edition: Senegal's premier national forum dedicated to a sustainable and inclusive blue economy Key Stakeholders: Dakar Autonomous Port, National Agency for Maritime Affairs (ANAM), Ministry of Maritime Economy This weekend, Senegal proudly hosts the inaugural National Forum on Sustainable Development of Maritime Transport and Logistics within the Blue Economy. The significant event unfolds at the esteemed Grand Théâtre National Doudou Ndiaye Coumba Rose in Dakar, held under the distinguished patronage of President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and the Minister of Fisheries and Maritime Economy. This pivotal initiative gathers leading figures from Senegal's maritime sector, includin...

Cameroon: $14.5 million for restoring 10,000 hectares degraded land · South Africa's anti-migrant movement intensifies protests · The European Investment in Africa's Geology Map By Harouna Ousmane — Reporter

Morocco’s demographic future: steady growth meets urban expansion and aging New projections from the Moroccan High Commission for Planning (HCP) outline the country’s demographic trajectory from 2024 to 2060. The forecasts, based on varying scenarios of fertility, mortality, and migration, paint a picture of gradual transformation for the North African nation. A population on the move: urbanization reshapes Morocco Under the central scenario, Morocco’s population is expected to rise from 36.8 million in 2024 to 43.3 million by 2060—a 17.8% increase over 36 years. This translates into an average annual addition of 182,000 people, though growth is projected to slow and eventually stabilize around zero by mid-century. The country is transitioning from decades of rapid expansion to a phase ...

In a forceful declaration delivered from Touba this Sunday, July 12, 2026, during the inauguration of his party's local headquarters, Ousmane Sonko, the esteemed President of the National Assembly, intensified his critique against the head of state. Denouncing what he termed a “fragile” management of the nation, Sonko openly challenged President Bassirou Diomaye Faye's leadership and vowed to obstruct future legislative efforts by systematically referring them to the Constitutional Council. Addressing his dedicated followers and referencing the profound principles of probity inherent in Mouridism, Ousmane Sonko painted a stark picture of the current executive branch. Echoing persistent rumors of internal divisions that have circulated in recent months, the former Prime Minister sharply c...

  Économie Bassirou Diomaye Faye dépolitise le secteur extractif Après avoir laissé Ousmane Sonko placer des cadres de son parti à la tête des entreprises publiques, le président privilégie désormais l'expertise sectorielle. Une bascule que Jeune Afrique interprète comme un signal envoyé aux partenaires internationaux   Byline organization SenePlus 12/07/2026 23h09 ID 10...

Libreville, July 12, 2026 (Infos Gabon) – In a bid to diversify its international partnerships and tap into the growing economies of Asia, the Gabonese government is strengthening its diplomatic presence in the region. The official handover of letters of credence by the Gabonese Ambassador to India, Aurélien-Marcel Mintsa Nguema, marks a significant milestone in a bilateral relationship that is expected to take on a more strategic dimension in the coming years. The ceremony, held at the Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi, witnessed the accreditation of Mintsa Nguema as Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of the Republic of Gabon to the Union of India. Beyond its protocol-driven nature, this event signals the launch of a mission aimed at fostering exchanges between Africa and one o...