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African mines: how the United States relies on the United Arab Emirates to secure strategic minerals

The African mining sector has become a major strategic priority for the United States, which is increasingly relying on the United Arab Emirates to secure access to critical minerals. Behind the p...

Oligui Nguema reshuffles his government in Gabon: Oyima falls from grace and a balancing act ensues.

Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema reshuffles the Gabonese government: Henri-Claude Oyima is dismissed. A political balancing act that strengthens the government.

Crisis in Venezuela: African reactions to the American intervention and the capture of Maduro

Following the US military assault on Venezuela and the capture of Nicolás Maduro, African states and the African Union are calling for respect for sovereignty, peace and a political settlement, wh...

BETCLIC is leaving Benin: the French online betting giant is packing its bags.

Betclic has left Benin, just a few years after obtaining its online betting license there. The reason: a tax reform deemed too restrictive. This withdrawal illustrates a continental trend where Af...

Prostitution in Kédougou: Gold panning at the heart of a network trafficking Nigerian women

In Kédougou, the dismantling of a prostitution ring highlights the human trafficking that thrives in the mining areas of Senegal.

Libya, shadow diplomacy in Paris: what the Élysée is planning

In Paris, Paul Soler, an advisor to Emmanuel Macron, met with the presidents of the Libyan Parliament and the High Council of State. Officially, the discussions focused on the UN roadmap and elect...

Tunisia, fifteen years after the jasmine faded

Fifteen years after the Jasmine Revolution, has Tunisia betrayed its popular uprising? From Bouazizi to Kaïs Saïed, a look back at a hijacked revolt and a shattered hope.

BRIDGE Summit 2025: Abu Dhabi aims to establish its leadership in the global media economy

The BRIDGE Summit 2025 confirms Abu Dhabi's ambition to become a global leader in the content economy. By bringing together AI, media, digital platforms, and creative industries, the summit could ...

Deadly strike in Pakistan: Ten Afghan civilians killed in controversial operation

A Pakistani operation presented as “counter-terrorism” has claimed the lives of ten Afghan civilians, reigniting regional tensions and raising serious suspicions of a blunder. An analysis of a tra...

Morocco, Gims invests in Marrakech: investigation into his alliance with a Franco-Moroccan businessman in a luxury real estate project

In Marrakech, Gims is investing in a mega luxury residence project with a Franco-Moroccan businessman. An investigation into a discreet and ambitious alliance.