Author: Ousmane Tandja

Togo’s diplomatic influence continues to rise on the international stage. On a pivotal Wednesday in July 2026, Lomé welcomed Xavier Bettel, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Luxembourg, for an official visit that culminated in the signing of three landmark agreements. The ceremony took place in the presence of Cina Lawson, Togo’s Minister of Digital Transition, underscoring the growing strategic partnership between the two nations. deepening bonds: a history of cooperation set to expand This marks Mr. Bettel’s second official trip to Togo in as many years, following his…

Politics French PM’s Rabat visit to consolidate strategic partnership with Morocco France and Morocco are deepening ties as Paris prioritizes Rabat over other Maghreb capitals. Add Le Parisien to Google favorites French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu arrived in Rabat Wednesday evening, welcomed by his Moroccan counterpart Aziz Akhannouch, for a visit aimed at reinforcing bilateral relations ahead of a potential visit by King Mohammed VI to France. The French PM, accompanied by twelve ministers including Foreign Affairs’ Jean-Noël Barrot and Interior’s Laurent Nuñez, received military honors upon landing at 10…

The French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu embarked on an official visit to Rabat this week, marking a significant step in redefining the bilateral relationship between France and Morocco. The visit, aimed at “scaling up” cooperation, follows a period of renewed diplomatic engagement initiated by French President Emmanuel Macron and Morocco’s King Mohammed VI, with plans for a reciprocal state visit under discussion. The Franco-Moroccan ties have strengthened considerably since Macron formally acknowledged Morocco’s sovereignty over the disputed Western Sahara territory in mid-2024, a move that drew sharp criticism from Algiers.…

Rabat hosts pivotal Morocco-France summit as diplomatic ties deepen Rabat, the capital of Morocco, is set to host a landmark gathering on July 16 as high-level representatives from Morocco and France convene for the fifteenth session of their bilateral high-level meeting. This pivotal event underscores the robust and evolving partnership between the two nations, rooted in shared strategic interests and longstanding diplomatic collaboration. The meeting takes place within the framework of the exceptional enhanced partnership binding Morocco and France, led by His Majesty King Mohammed VI of Morocco and French…

The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a stark warning regarding the evolving Ebola crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Two months have elapsed since the official declaration of the Ebola epidemic, and the latest figures, published on July 15, reveal over 2,000 confirmed cases, tragically including 796 deaths. However, the global health authority suggests that the actual number of infected individuals could be two to four times higher than these reported statistics. This significant disparity raises critical questions: What factors contribute to such an immense gap in…

In a bold move to foster continental integration, the Republic of Chad has announced the abolition of visa requirements for African travelers starting January 1, 2027. The landmark decision was unveiled by President Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno during the opening ceremony of the African Water Forum in N’Djamena, an event organized with the support of the World Bank. Under this new policy, all African nationals will be granted unhindered access to Chad, eliminating the need for prior visa applications. This progressive step positions Chad among a select group of African…