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Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama announced on Tuesday his administration’s commitment to significantly reduce the country’s $2.5 billion energy sector debt by the end of the year. The debt, owed to independent power producers and gas suppliers, remains a heavy…

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot has called on the United States and the European Union to prepare for “devastating” new sanctions against Russia, aiming to bring an end to the war in Ukraine. Speaking on BFMTV on Wednesday, May 14,…

Tragedy struck in eastern Chad at dawn on May 10, when the commander of the Haraze-Mangueigne territorial brigade—a chief warrant officer who was also serving as acting sub-prefect—was killed in a shootout with suspected arms traffickers. The incident was only…

On April 30, 2025, Ukraine and the United States finalized an agreement on the exploitation of Ukraine’s natural resources—minerals, gas, and oil. According to Washington, the deal is intended to offset the significant financial and military aid the U.S. has…

In Ivory Coast, the Ministry of Mines, Petroleum and Energy has released the official fuel price structure for the period of May 1 to 31, 2025. The announcement, issued by the Directorate General of Hydrocarbons, applies nationwide, including in the…

General Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan, commander of the Sudanese Armed Forces and head of the Transitional Sovereign Council (TSC), appointed Dafallah Al-Haj Ali as interim Prime Minister and Minister of Cabinet Affairs on Wednesday, according to an official statement from the…

In a bid to cut public spending, Libyan Prime Minister Abdul-Hamed Dbeibah announced on Wednesday, April 30, the closure of 25 diplomatic missions abroad. The decision is part of a broader austerity plan aimed at reducing the financial burden of…

Transgender women will no longer be allowed to participate in women’s football competitions in England and Scotland as of June 1, 2025. The decision was handed down by the UK Supreme Court, which based its ruling on the legal definition…

Doug Emhoff, husband of former Vice President Kamala Harris, was removed from the board of the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, following a presidential decision to revise previous appointments. The dismissal is widely seen…

The Beninese government has finally spoken out about its silence following the death of dozens of soldiers in terrorist attacks. Through its spokesperson, Wilfried Léandre Houngbédji, the government defended its decision, saying it deliberately chose not to play into the…

After a decade in development, Ghana has officially unveiled its new biometric passport featuring an embedded microchip. The launch ceremony was held at the Passport Office headquarters in Accra, attended by several government officials. Replacing the previous version, the new…

Elon Musk, billionaire CEO of Tesla, SpaceX, and Neuralink, is now turning his attention to what he calls the global demographic collapse—through a personal campaign of mass procreation in the United States. The 53-year-old entrepreneur is no longer known solely…

Ukraine’s First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy, Yuliia Svyrydenko, confirmed that Kyiv and Washington have officially signed the minerals agreement, which includes the creation of a joint investment fund. The announcement was made via a post on her…

U.S. authorities are currently investigating 11 new suspects in connection with unauthorized leaks of classified information to journalists, according to Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard. “Last week, I referred three cases for criminal investigation involving illegal and unauthorized leaks…

Western companies in the commodities and shipping sectors are reportedly consulting legal firms to assess the possibility of resuming business ties with Russia, amid speculation that U.S. sanctions against Moscow could be eased, the Financial Times reports. According to the…

India has closed its airspace to all flights originating from Pakistan, according to a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) issued by Indian aviation authorities. The ban, effective from April 30 to May 23, applies to both civilian and military aircraft. The…

Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama announced on Tuesday that he will donate six months of his salary to launch “MahamaCares,” a new fund aimed at supporting patients suffering from chronic non-communicable diseases. During a launch ceremony in Accra, President Mahama…

On Monday, April 28, 2025, the French Senate unanimously approved a bill authorizing the restitution of the Djidji Ayokwê Talking Drum to Ivory Coast. The decision was warmly welcomed by Françoise Remarck, Ivorian Minister of Culture and Francophonie. The next…

A 16-year-old has been arrested following a deadly shooting in southeastern Sweden, police commander Erik Åkerlund announced during a press conference on Wednesday, April 30. The incident took place Tuesday evening at a hair salon named Shalom in Uppsala, a…

A wave of support rose across the globe on Wednesday for Captain Ibrahim Traoré, President of Burkina Faso. Pan-Africanists and advocates for a more equitable world rallied in favor of his fight for the sovereignty of Burkina Faso and Africa…

The French Days 2025 kicked off this Wednesday, April 30, offering consumers a full week of promotions across a wide range of products. Launched in 2018 by several major French retailers, this sales event was designed to rival Black Friday…

Twelve years after its initial launch, Coca-Cola is bringing back its iconic name-label campaign on soda cans and bottles. In a press release issued on Tuesday, April 29, the brand announced the return of popular first names such as Arthur,…

The Central African Armed Forces (FACA) have issued a nationwide ceasefire order, instructing all national units and their allies to rigorously observe a cessation of hostilities. The measure, announced on Tuesday, is aimed at facilitating the reintegration of two active…

In Ivory Coast, the summons issued to MP Bredoumy Kouassi Soumaïla, spokesperson for the PDCI-RDA party, scheduled for Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at the Abidjan police headquarters, has been officially canceled. “The summons addressed to the Honorable Bredoumy Kouassi Soumaïla…

In Ivory Coast, the Prosecutor’s Office at the Court of First Instance in Bingerville released a statement on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, regarding an ongoing case involving allegations of document forgery and the use of forged documents against Mr. Komé…

France is stepping up its stance against the flood of low-cost parcels arriving from China. In a context marked by a surge in ultra-cheap deliveries, the government is aiming to dismantle a system it deems both unfair to local retailers…

Nicholas Mbir, a Ghanaian resident of Dubai, made headlines after marrying three women on the same day—Saturday, April 26, 2025—in the Effutu Municipal District, located in Ghana’s Central Region. The three brides, Angelina Prah, Grace Agyarko, and Esther Abass, were…

Significant service interruptions are scheduled across several transport lines in the Île-de-France region over the weekend of May 3 and 4, 2025, due to modernization and maintenance works. Commuters are advised to plan ahead. Metro RER Transilien Travel recommendations Passengers…

On April 29, 2025, thousands of medical students, interns, and young practitioners took to the streets of Paris and several other cities across France to protest a proposed law aimed at regulating where doctors can set up their practices. The…

U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed his willingness to make a future visit to Africa. He confirmed his intention during a brief exchange with journalists at the White House. “Of course. I would. Absolutely,” said the American leader when asked…