After a year and a half of meticulous negotiations, the United Bank for Africa (UBA), Nigeria’s financial powerhouse, is on the verge of receiving its full banking licence from France’s…
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Gabon embraces space technology to boost digital sovereignty and connectivity
The Gabonese capital transformed into a hub of digital innovation on Monday, July 27, as national leaders gathered to shape the future of the country’s telecommunications infrastructure. With geographical and…
Niger’s diplomatic shift amid persistent security challenges
The administration led by General Abdourahamane Tiani has positioned the severance of ties with Western partners and the cultivation of new alliances—particularly with Russia—as defining elements of its governance. This…
Burkina Faso: balancing sovereignty drive with deepening security crisis
The line separating political theatrics from ground-level realities in Burkina Faso appears to be eroding by the day. A recent military junta decision to introduce a ‘memory attire’ for commemorating…
Africa’s critical minerals challenge amid global power rivalries
Africa holds a commanding share of the world’s critical mineral reserves, the backbone of today’s energy transition and digital revolution. A landmark conference held in July 2026 explored how the…
Global tensions rise as un council meets over human rights and regional conflicts
Diplomatic clashes at the United Nations as France and the US lock horns over human rights votes. The US delegation walked out of a UN Security Council session on Monday…
OL – Auxerre fixé en fonction du résultat contre le Sparta Prague
Affrontant le Sparta Prague lors du troisième tour de qualification de la Ligue des champions, l’OL connaîtra la programmation définitive de son match contre Auxerre en Ligue 1 en fonction…
Niamey’s new science college receives high-level inspection
Niamey, July 27, 2026 – Niger’s government is transforming the future Niamey Science College into a flagship institution designed to cultivate the nation’s brightest scientific minds. Today, the Minister of…
OL vs Auxerre fixture delayed until champions league qualifiers resolved
The highly anticipated clash between Olympique Lyonnais (OL) and AJ Auxerre remains the only fixture not yet officially confirmed for the upcoming season. The French Football League (LFP) has outlined…
Tchad withdraws from the international criminal court amid sovereignty debate
The government of Chad has formally initiated the process to withdraw from the Rome Statute, the foundational treaty of the International Criminal Court (ICC), sending a formal notification to the…
Bamako secures fuel and arms as central Mali faces rising terror threat
The Malian capital Bamako has breathed a sigh of relief following the successful arrival of two critical convoys, one carrying fuel and the other heavy weaponry, easing months of supply…