Author: Ousmane Tandja

Burkina Faso declares two EU diplomats persona non grata Ouagadougou has decided to expel two diplomats from the European Union delegation, granting them just three days to leave the country. This move underscores the ongoing diplomatic tensions between Burkina Faso and the EU. Diplomatic expulsion amid heightened tensions The decision to declare the two European diplomats persona non grata was made in response to what the Burkinabe authorities describe as interference in the country’s internal affairs. The affected diplomats include the Deputy Head of Delegation, responsible for political affairs, press,…

Cameroon and Algeria forge stronger economic bonds with expanding trade initiatives Cameroon and Algeria are deepening their economic collaboration through new agreements and strategic investments in high-potential sectors, unlocking fresh trade opportunities between the two nations. A landmark meeting in early July 2026 between Cameroon’s Minister of Commerce, Luc Magloire Mbarga Atangana, and Algeria’s Ambassador to Cameroon, Abdallah Boukemmache, along with Abdel Khemane, CEO of Algeria’s state-owned holding company MADAR, marked a pivotal moment in strengthening Cameroon-Algeria economic relations. With over 6,000 employees across 11 subsidiaries and 14 investments spanning…

For the first time in history, Côte d’Ivoire has been positioned as the continental epicenter for taekwondo. On July 4, 2026, the arrival of Grand Master Yun Ung Suk, accompanied by Secretary General Lee Song Hon and Grand Master Kim Young Tae, marked the beginning of an unprecedented initiative: the international certification of over 700 Ivorian practitioners and the establishment of Abidjan as the regional headquarters for sixteen West African nations. A new era for taekwondo in West Africa Between July 9 and 14, 712 Ivorian masters underwent rigorous evaluation…

African Water & Geopolitics Water security tops Africa’s agenda as Gabon and Chad lead continental push 211 views N’Djamena, July 15, 2026 – A historic summit is unfolding in Chad’s capital this week, where African leaders are converging not just to discuss water, but to confront one of the continent’s most pressing strategic challenges of the 21st century. The Gabonese Head of State, Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, arrived in N’Djamena to participate in the African Water Forum, an event co-organized by the Chadian government and the World Bank Group. This…

The deep-rooted ties between Senegal and France took center stage during the recent celebrations marking French National Day, with Me Moussa Sarr, Senegal’s minister of foreign affairs, underscoring the enduring strength and evolving nature of this partnership. The minister described the relationship between Dakar and Paris as « profound, historic, and multidimensional », forged through centuries of shared human, cultural, economic, scientific, and academic exchanges. Yet, he emphasized that both nations are currently navigating « a pivotal phase of renewal », marked by a demanding yet constructive dialogue aimed at…

The Government of Burkina Faso has declared two European Union diplomats persona non grata, ordering their immediate departure from the country. The decision, announced today, follows a recent escalation in diplomatic tensions between Ouagadougou and Brussels. Diplomatic expulsion: no official explanation provided Two senior EU officials stationed in the capital—the Deputy Head of Delegation responsible for press and information and a Programme Officer—have been given 72 hours to leave Burkina Faso, effective from the date of notification. Authorities have not disclosed the reasons behind this move, leaving observers to speculate…

Natural wealth should bolster a nation’s sovereignty—never its instability. This principle guided the Democratic Republic of Congo’s bold diplomatic stance at the United Nations this week, as Kinshasa redefined its role in the global energy transition. On July 14, 2026, Foreign Minister Thérèse Kayikwamba Wagner delivered a sharp rebuke to the international community during a high-level UN session on critical minerals. Her message was clear: the DRC will no longer accept being a mere exporter of raw materials. Instead, Kinshasa is demanding recognition as a key industrial hub for minerals…