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Publié aujourd’hui à 13h58 Lecture : 2 minutes. Fichier généré le Lire dans l’app Résumer Fadwa Islah Grand reporter à Jeune Afrique, spécialiste du Maroc Sahara occidental By Ousmane Tandja — Senior correspondent

As of July 2026, the administrative and financial oversight of contract-based health workers recruited for the 2025 cohort now falls under the direct responsibility of Bénin’s 77 municipalities. This strategic shift, formalized through a ministerial circular signed on July 23, 2026, by the Minister of Decentralization and Local Governance, Rodrigue Chaou, aims to streamline human resource management for local authorities while enhancing working conditions for medical staff serving at the grassroots level. Streamlined salaries and enhanced local healthcare access The reform introduces tangible benefits for affected professionals. Salaries will now…

As tensions rise along the Spanish enclave of Ceuta and a symbolic highway in southern Morocco bears the name of Donald Trump, Rabat is deploying a multi-pronged strategy to secure decisive support from Washington on the Western Sahara dispute. Summer 2026 has become a pivotal moment in Moroccan diplomacy, with Rabat engaging simultaneously with the United States and Spain to advance its claims over Western Sahara—a territory it has administered since Spain’s withdrawal in 1975. A highway renamed in Trump’s honor In a bold diplomatic gesture, King Mohammed VI officially…

Tchad Chad’s plastic waste dilemma: uncovering solutions for a sustainable future Chad generates an estimated 20,000 tonnes of plastic waste annually, yet its recycling infrastructure remains in its infancy. A lack of facilities, public awareness, and adequate support are hindering a sector with immense potential for both the economy and the environment. — 3 min de lecture Partager Each day, countless plastic bags, bottles, and various packaging materials are discarded across N’Djamena’s streets, waterways, and vacant lots. While plastic offers undeniable convenience in daily life, it has simultaneously emerged as…

With a concise yet impactful statement, Cameroon’s President Paul Biya is set to return to Yaoundé in the coming days. The announcement, issued by his official entourage, follows another extended period abroad, raising fresh concerns about his health and the continuity of governance in the country. At 91, Biya remains Africa’s longest-serving leader, and each of his prolonged absences fuels speculation about his capacity to lead. The presidency has sought to quell rumors circulating on social media and in diplomatic circles, where debates persist about a potential power vacuum. Officials…

DRC’s surrender protocol with FDLR: key details and challenges ahead The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has recently inked a historic surrender protocol with the Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Rwanda (FDLR), a long-standing armed group with deep ties to the Rwandan genocide. According to Congolese authorities, the agreement outlines a structured path to demilitarization, including the surrender of weapons, relocation of combatants to designated cantonment sites, and their eventual return to Rwanda or resettlement in a third country. Additionally, the protocol addresses the judicial handling of individuals…

Securing an American visa from Bamako is no longer straightforward. Consular authorities in the United States have shifted the processing of Malian visa applications to Dakar, making Senegal’s capital the mandatory destination for all Malian travelers seeking entry into the US. This adjustment follows months of escalating diplomatic tensions between Washington and Mali’s ruling junta, reshaping consular flows across West Africa. The regional impact of consular relocation Malians must now travel to Dakar for both interviews and biometric data collection. The US consulate in Senegal is absorbing an increased workload,…

The Senegalese delegation seized the spotlight at the HAIP Friends Group gathering in Tokyo to unveil the Senegal AI Factory, a flagship project under the country’s New Technological Deal. This initiative underscores Dakar’s commitment to digital sovereignty and positioning Africa as a key player in the global governance of artificial intelligence. The choice of Japan as the launchpad was deliberate: Tokyo hosts one of the most influential diplomatic circles advocating for responsible AI principles, rooted in the G7’s Hiroshima process. Designed as a national hub for high-performance computing and applied…

The Douala-Bangui economic corridor is set to receive its first wave of financing, with the World Bank approving a $425 million package to revitalize the 800 km stretch connecting Douala, Cameroon, to Bangui, Central African Republic. Construction is scheduled to begin next year, marking a significant step toward modernizing trade infrastructure in the region. Modernizing trade routes with smarter logistics The project aims to streamline operations and cut transit times for goods moving between Cameroon and its neighbors. Donnat Takueté, Director General of Studies at Cameroon’s Ministry of Public Works,…

In a gesture of deep appreciation for Donald Trump’s historic 2020 recognition of Morocco’s sovereignty over the Western Sahara, King Mohammed VI announced on August 1st that a major highway connecting Tiznit to Dakhla would be renamed the ‘Donald Trump Expressway.’ Morocco is set to immortalise Donald Trump’s legacy on its roads. On August 1st, King Mohammed VI declared that the Tiznit-Dakhla expressway would bear the name ‘Donald Trump Highway,’ a tribute to the former US president’s pivotal role in endorsing Morocco’s position on the Western Sahara dispute. Why this…

After a prolonged period of uncertainty, Borussia Dortmund appears poised to finalize the departure of right-back Yan Couto during this summer’s transfer window. Negotiations have reached a decisive phase, with Italian Serie A side Como 1907 emerging as the primary destination for the Brazilian defender. The German club is not planning a definitive sale but has instead agreed in principle to a loan deal, with an additional purchase option still under discussion. This arrangement follows a series of transactions between Dortmund and Manchester City, where Couto was initially loaned to…

Morocco names longest African highway after Donald Trump in Western Sahara A 1,055-kilometer expressway connecting southern Morocco to the disputed Western Sahara region now bears the name of the former US president. In a gesture of gratitude, Morocco’s King Mohammed VI has officially designated the Tiznit-Dakhla highway as the Donald J. Trump Highway, a move announced through a letter from the monarch to the former US president. The decision was made public on August 1, following the monarch’s communication dated July 2. In his letter, King Mohammed VI expressed his…