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On Thursday, 25 June 2026, the Minister of Justice and Keeper of the Seals, Laurent Esso, attended the body removal ceremony at the Yaoundé General Hospital morgue. Acting as the …
Laurent Esso represents Paul Biya at Alexis Dipanda Mouelle’s body lifting ceremony in Yaoundé Read More
The nationwide security assessment tour led by Benin’s Minister of Interior and Public Security, Djibril Mama Cisse, continued on June 23, 2026, with stops in Kandi and Parakou. The minister’s …
Bénin security update: minister strengthens public safety measures Read More
For numerous residents of Ouagadougou, the simple act of sharing a beer with friends after a day’s work has transformed into a formidable challenge. Over recent months, store shelves have …
Ouagadougou faces persistent beer scarcity amid market pressures Read More
The latest figures from the Central Bank of West African States (BCEAO) may show an average inflation rate of 0.0% across the region, but in the heart of the Sahel, …
Sahel inflation crisis: high costs behind closed doors in Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger Read More
France and Morocco are signaling a strong mutual desire to forge a comprehensive agreement rooted in enduring strategic interests. This initiative aims to establish, with necessary adaptations, an equivalent to …
France and Morocco chart a new course with friendship treaty Read More
Yaoundé has recently become a focal point for Mauritanian diplomacy, with two ministers visiting within a single week. On June 24, President Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani dispatched Bessouda Mohamed …
Mauritania seeks Cameroon’s backing for Coumba Bâ’s OIF bid Read More
With no UEFA Champions League football on the horizon next season, Olympique de Marseille faces a tough decision: sell key players to balance their books. Mason Greenwood, the club’s most …
Mason Greenwood transfer saga: Marseille’s next move amid suitors’ race Read More
On Wednesday, June 24, 2026, President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema presided over a solemn ceremony in Libreville, where five newly accredited ambassadors presented their credentials. This event marks a significant …
Gabon strengthens global ties with five new ambassadors accredited by Oligui Nguema Read More
At a recent international gathering in Geneva, where global awareness of corruption’s detrimental impact is steadily rising, a significant event reinforced the ongoing work of the Human Rights Council. This …
Morocco champions human rights-based anti-corruption efforts in Geneva Read More
Key details for the Japan vs. Sweden encounter on June 26, 2026 Topic Information Fixture Japan versus Sweden Competition FIFA World Cup 2026 Kick-off Time 6:00 AM, June 26, 2026 …
Anticipating the japan vs sweden world cup 2026 group f showdown Read More
A significant direct session recently unfolded within the esteemed chambers of the National Assembly. During this pivotal gathering, prominent political figure Ousmane Sonko engaged in a direct exchange with the …
Direct session at the national assembly: ousmane sonko engages foreign affairs minister cheikh niang Read More
On April 20, 2026, General Évariste Ndayishimiye embarked on an official “friendship and working” visit to Ouagadougou. At the time, the Burundian head of state held the rotating chairmanship of …
Burundi and Mali: how authoritarian regimes forge enemies for survival Read More