“Russia’s African Experiment”: Putin’s Success in Burkina Faso Post-French Departure
In Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso’s capital, a poster offering free Russian language courses is attached to the iconic globe structure at a major road junction known […]
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Sahel States Led by Juntas Unite to Establish Joint Force Against Insurgents
The armed forces chief of Niger, Moussa Salaou Barmou, announced on Wednesday that Niger, Burkina Faso, and Mali, led by juntas, have agreed to establish […]
China fast emerging as top destination for higher education for African students
China is becoming increasingly popular for African students heading abroad in the pursuit of higher education, with the Germany-based ICEF reporting that the Asian country […]
Sahara: Paris Reaffirms Clear and Constant Backing to Morocco’s Autonomy Plan
French foreign minister Stéphane Séjourné has reiterated his country’s “clear and constant” support for Morocco’s autonomy plan offered for the Sahara under its sovereignty. At […]
Former Tunisian president Moncef Marzouki sentenced to 8 years in prison
Exiled former Tunisian president Moncef Marzouki has been ordered an eight-year prison term by a Tunisian court after being found guilty of seeking to “provoke […]
French military presence in Ivory Coast ‘begs’ for “remodeling” — Macron’s Africa envoy
French military presence in Côte d’Ivoire should be “remodeled” or “reshaped”, Jean-Marie Bockel, French President Emmanuel Macron’s envoy for Africa, said on Wednesday (21 February) […]
France’s move to revoke birthright citizenship in overseas Mayotte causes dismay in Comoros
A speck of France in the Indian Ocean has become the latest battleground over the laws on immigration following the French government’s announcement of a […]
France: First Lady hosts Moroccan Princesses in sign of friendly relations
On the Very High Instruction of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, Their Royal Highnesses Princess Lalla Meryem, Princess Lalla Asmae and Princess Lalla Hasnaa, were […]
São Toméan PM denies annulment of Port services management contract
The Prime Minister of São Tomé on Wednesday January 10 denied the annulment of the concession contract for port services to the French company Africa […]
Guinean President lays foundation stone for new tower at Bissau airport
Guinean President Umaro Sissoco Embaló on Thursday January 4 laid the foundation stone for the construction of the new control tower at Osvaldo Vieira International […]