ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast, December 15, 2025/ — The Senior Vice-President of the African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) Marie-Laure Akin-Olugbade welcomed Canada’s Special Envoy for Africa, Ambassador Ben Marc Diendéré, to the institution’s headquarters. The cordial meeting was marked by frank discussions, putting the relationship between Canada and the Bank on a new footing. “Canada is a partner

Ethiopian police have arrested six of the most prominent influencers and content creators on TikTok after they attended a content creators’ awards ceremony at which some appeared in clothing the authorities described as “indecent” and “violating the country’s cultural values.” Authorities say the detainees are accused of “undermining public morals” after attending the TikTok Creative Award 2025, also known