DRC pursues UIT council seat with diplomatic push ahead of 2026 elections

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is intensifying its diplomatic efforts to secure a seat on the International Telecommunication Union (UIT) Council, aiming to strengthen its voice in global digital…

Ivory Coast welcomes Starlink to bridge rural connectivity gap

High-speed satellite internet from Starlink is now commercially available across Ivory Coast. SpaceX’s service officially launched on July 16, 2026, following the granting of a provisional 12-month license by the…

Senegal taps Lazard to navigate its $13 billion debt crisis

Senegal stands at a critical juncture in managing its public finances, confronting a significant financial crisis. Reports indicate that Dakar is set to name the American investment bank Lazard as…

Gabon and France forge a new strategic partnership

Diplomacy Gabon and France forge a new strategic partnership Editorial team July 16, 2026 137 No comment Libreville, Thursday, July 16, 2026 – The July 14 national day celebrations in…

Sonara shifts from ‘Parras 24’ to public partnership strategy

The state-owned oil refinery, Société Nationale de Raffinage (Sonara), is making a strategic pivot away from its previous ‘Parras 24’ approach. A move that signals a broader shift toward collaborative…

Controversy over Macky Sall’s un bid divides Senegal

The announcement of Macky Sall’s candidacy for United Nations Secretary-General has ignited fierce debate across Senegal. Days after Burundi—current chair of the African Union—nominated him for the role, the former…

Ebola outbreak in DRC reaches alarming levels, WHO demands urgent action

Ebola outbreak in DRC spirals out of control as WHO issues urgent call for intervention Burial of an Ebola victim Health Thursday, July 16, 2026 – 18:16 The World Health…

Abidjan forum urges balanced Africa-Europe migration partnership

Abidjan – A high-level dialogue in Côte d’Ivoire has called for a fundamental rethinking of how Africa and Europe approach migration, security and development together. The call came during the…

Peru’s new president Fujimori backs Morocco’s Sahara plan

Peru’s new president Fujimori backs Morocco’s Sahara plan Keiko Fujimori, Peru’s elected president, confirms to Morocco’s ambassador her support for UN Security Council resolution 2797 This decision marks a departure…

Senegal: Macky Sall’s return sparks outrage over repression victims

Senegal: Macky Sall’s return sparks outrage over repression victims Politics. The anticipated return of former President Macky Sall to Dakar on July 17 for a meeting with President Bassirou Diomaye…

Bénin’s bold social initiative: billions invested in water, power and life-saving care

Bénin takes decisive step toward social transformation with unprecedented funding In a historic announcement before a packed audience representing all six communes of Couffo, the Wadagni administration unveiled concrete social…

Escalating violence in eastern DRC as peace deal falters

The Washington-backed peace accord between Kinshasa and Kigali faces mounting obstacles as clashes intensify in North and South Kivu. Despite imposed sanctions, Washington’s leverage appears insufficient amid a flawed diplomatic…