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Critical minerals at UN: DRC slams inaction against Rwandan army, pushes for peace-driven governance Therese Kayikwamba Wagner at the UN Security Wednesday, July 15, 2026 – 10:11 Critical minerals at UN: DRC slams inaction against Rwandan army, pushes for peace-driven governance The Democratic Republic of Congo, a nation rich in some of the world’s most critical minerals, took center stage at a high-level United Nations meeting in New York on Tuesday, July 14, to address the governance challenges of minerals essential for the global energy transition. The Congolese delegation was…

The Togolese Head of Government and African Union mediator for the Democratic Republic of Congo-Rwanda conflict, Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé, hosted Floribert Anzuluni, the DRC’s Minister of Regional Integration, on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at the presidential residence in Pya, Kozah Prefecture. The high-level meeting focused on strengthening bilateral cooperation between Lomé and Kinshasa, while addressing the persistent security challenges plaguing eastern Democratic Republic of Congo and the ongoing mediation efforts to restore lasting peace in the Great Lakes region. The Togolese Presidency confirmed that discussions centered on advancing regional collaboration…

Le 14 juillet 2026, l’OMS a révélé que l’épidémie d’Ebola en RDC pourrait être deux à quatre fois plus importante que les 1 926 cas officiels annoncés par Kinshasa. Une remise en cause publique qui expose les failles de surveillance du gouvernement congolais et soulève des tensions diplomatiques entre souveraineté nationale et coordination internationale. By Ousmane Tandja — Senior correspondent

France’s Prime Minister, accompanied by a dozen ministers, is set to embark on a two-day official visit to Morocco starting this Wednesday. The primary objective is to reinforce a bilateral partnership that has shown significant improvement after recent challenges. key meetings and agreements This visit marks the Premier’s first official trip abroad since assuming office. The delegation includes key ministers such as Foreign Affairs and Interior. The agenda features high-level meetings with Morocco’s Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch, bilateral ministerial discussions, and the signing of agreements spanning economic, security, migration, and…

Peru’s incoming leadership reaffirms backing for Morocco’s Sahara autonomy initiative Peru’s president-elect, Keiko Fujimori, has publicly confirmed her government’s commitment to upholding Morocco’s territorial integrity and sovereignty over its southern provinces. The pledge was made during a meeting with Morocco’s Ambassador to Peru, Amin Chaoudri, who presented a congratulatory message from King Mohammed VI following Fujimori’s electoral victory. According to a statement from the president-elect’s office, Fujimori’s administration will fully support Morocco’s autonomy plan for the Sahara region—a proposal endorsed by United Nations Security Council Resolution 2797 as the foundation…

Bénin and Burkina Faso launch joint military operation against terrorism at Koualou border In a bold move to curb rising insecurity in the subregion, the armed forces of Bénin and Burkina Faso have initiated a large-scale joint military operation along the Koualou border area, a critical zone straddling both nations.

International Lecornu’s maiden diplomatic journey: strengthening ties with Qatar and Morocco Sébastien Lecornu embarks on his first international visit as Prime Minister, prioritizing strategic engagements in Doha and Rabat to reinforce French alliances in the Gulf and Maghreb. Why this trip matters for French diplomacy When a new Prime Minister takes office, the inaugural overseas visits often set the tone for their administration. These trips signal which nations and issues Paris prioritizes, shaping perceptions of France’s diplomatic direction. Sébastien Lecornu’s itinerary—Qatar followed by Morocco—sends a clear message. Both are longstanding…

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has solidified its position as an indispensable nexus within the global supply chains for critical minerals. With vast reserves of cobalt, copper, lithium, coltan, and rare earths, the Congolese subsoil holds a significant portion of the raw materials vital for the global energy transition and cutting-edge electronics. For Kinshasa, the pressing question is no longer about the desirability of these resources, but rather how to effectively convert them into sustainable industrial power, thereby avoiding the historical extractivist model that has long denied the nation…

World • Senegal LGBTQ+ lives in Senegal: fear, flight, and the harsh new reality after the law change Rejection, suffocating atmosphere, and the constant fear of arrest—since the penalties for homosexuality were doubled in March, distress calls from LGBTQ+ individuals desperate to leave Senegal have surged. Activist groups have joined forces to respond. Cherif* arrived in France in early June with one absolute certainty: he could no longer remain in Senegal. ‘I was going to be arrested,’ he admits. For weeks after a man he was close to was detained,…

After over a year of escalating tensions, Mali and Algeria have restored diplomatic relations, surprising many observers. The sudden thaw came after Bamako and Algiers agreed to reopen mutual embassies and airspaces—a deal analysts suggest hinges on prioritizing political solutions over military confrontation. Diplomatic détente after months of accusations and military posturing The announcement follows months of Mali publicly accusing Algeria of complicity with armed groups along their shared border—particularly the al-Qaeda-affiliated Jnim and the FLA separatists. Bamako went so far as to claim Algerian support for these factions, a…

Le Tchad accueille le Forum africain de l'eau Le Tchad a accueilli le Forum africain de l'eau, organisé conjointement par le gouvernement tchadien et le Groupe de la Banque mondiale dans le cadre de l'initiative Water Forward. Ce rendez-vous réunit des chefs d’État, des ministres et des dirigeants du secteur privé autour des enjeux de sécurité hydrique et de résilience climatique. Plus de 400 millions de personnes sans accès à l'eau L'événement intervient alors que la Banque mondiale alerte sur l'urgence de la situation en Afrique. Plus de 400 millions…