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Moussa Faki Mahamat, Chairperson of the African Union Commission, has expressed deep concern over the United States’ decision to withdraw from the World Health Organization (WHO). In a statement published on the African Union’s official website on Wednesday, he urged Washington to reconsider its stance, highlighting the vital role the WHO plays in global health security. Faki acknowledged the significant …

Fhadel Alou, Beninese journalist The 3rd edition of the Badiar Arts and Culture Festival (FESTAB), concluded on December 21, 2024 in Koundara, has highlighted the cultural, social, and economic implications of this event, which has become a must-attend for the region. While the initiative has been met with praise, it has also revealed expectations and challenges to be addressed in …

Gabon is currently undergoing a critical transitional phase following a military coup that ousted the previous regime, plunging the country into significant political and economic challenges. In this new chapter, the transitional authorities are striving to establish a democratic political system that guarantees citizens’ rights and freedoms and fosters development prospects. To achieve this goal, the authorities have implemented a …

In Cotonou, the trial of two former allies of President Patrice Talon, accused of “plotting against the authority of the state,” opened on Tuesday morning but was promptly postponed to the following day. Olivier Boko, a prominent businessman and close confidant of President Talon, and Oswald Homéky, the former Minister of Sports, were arrested in late September in the West …

The fate of four Moroccan truck drivers who went missing between Burkina Faso and Niger last Saturday remains unclear. According to sources familiar with the matter, a crisis unit within the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation, and Moroccans Living Abroad is currently working alongside Morocco’s embassies in Burkina Faso and Niger, in close coordination with the authorities of both …

Tunisia is participating in the World Economic Forum, which will be held in Davos, Switzerland, from January 20 to 23, 2025. The Tunisian delegation is headed by Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration, and Tunisians Abroad, Mohamed Ali Nafti, and Minister of Economy and Planning, Samir Abdel Hafidh. On the sidelines of the forum, the Minister of Economy and Planning will …

Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdel Aty praised yesterday, Saturday, the successful cooperation among Senegal River Basin countries in managing their shared water resources. Speaking at a joint press conference in Cairo with his Senegalese counterpart, Yassine Fall, he described it as a model to be emulated, expressing hope that similar principles of consensus, partnership, and prior notification could be applied …

Editorial : Africa Eye The President of Burkina Faso, Ibrahim Traoré, has announced a historic decision to ban the use of French and British judicial wigs, in a move aimed at strengthening national identity and eliminating remnants of colonial dominance. In his speech, Traoré emphasized that this initiative is part of his country’s efforts to build a judicial system that …

Freetown has recalled its ambassador to Guinea, Alimamy Bangura, after Guinean authorities discovered seven suitcases containing a substance suspected to be cocaine in a diplomatic vehicle. The announcement was made on Thursday by Sierra Leone’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Alhaji Musa Timothy Kabba. According to Kabba, the vehicle, belonging to Sierra Leone’s embassy in Guinea, was intercepted on Monday, leading …

Editorial: Africa Eye The Casablanca Wholesale Market for Fruits and Vegetables recorded exceptional performance in 2024, with a record supply of 1,600,000 tons of goods and revenues reaching 177 million dirhams, marking a 10% increase compared to the previous year. These results highlight the market’s resilience and strong governance despite climatic challenges. The modernization of infrastructure and collaboration among various …