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The vibrant city of Yaoundé recently witnessed the much-anticipated and truly dramatic return of its beloved music icon, Longuè Longuè. After a period away, the Cameroonian artist’s reappearance in the …
Longuè longuè’s dramatic return energizes Yaoundé Read More
Bénin On Friday, June 19, 2026, the National Assembly of Bénin officially passed the rectified finance law for the 2026 fiscal year. The legislation received unanimous support from all members …
Benin parliament approves updated 2026 national budget Read More
Libreville — For several decades, the Grande Loge du Gabon (GLG) operated with a high degree of secrecy and influence, projecting an image of an institution capable of weathering any …
Internal power struggles shake the Grande Loge du Gabon Read More
In a high-level meeting held in Addis Ababa, Mohamed Arrouchi, the Kingdom’s Permanent Representative to the African Union and the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), sat down with Claver Gatete, …
Morocco and ECA bolster partnership for continental growth and integration Read More
During a high-level diplomatic visit to Rabat on Friday, June 19, 2026, Burundi once again confirmed its steadfast commitment to Morocco’s territorial integrity. This position was formally expressed following a …
Burundi reaffirms unwavering support for Moroccan sovereignty over the Sahara Read More
The government of Bénin has formally extended its support to the people of Niger following the security incidents that occurred on Thursday, June 18, 2026, near the Diori-Hamani International Airport …
Benin stands in solidarity with Niger following Niamey airport attack Read More
M23 rebels in Bukavu on February 20, 2025 During a live discussion on Thursday hosted by journalist Stanis Bujakera Tshiamala, opposition figure and former Vice-Prime Minister José Makila Sumanda delivered …
Tshisekedi, not Kabila, responsible for M23’s return, asserts José Makila Read More
N’Djamena’s recent rejection of the proposed railway route, unilaterally endorsed by Yaoundé, underscores the complexities inherent in major regional integration initiatives. Beyond the technical disagreements, this dispute highlights significant economic, …
Chad rejects Cameroon’s proposed railway route, highlighting regional integration challenges Read More
Premier League – Arsenal-Coventry City sera le premier match de la saison 2026/2027 The highly anticipated 2026/2027 Premier League season is poised to kick off with an exciting clash as …
Premier league 2026/2027 season set to launch with arsenal hosting coventry city Read More
Economie perenco faces corruption probe amid Gabon gas expansion Libreville – One of Africa’s most influential energy players finds itself embroiled in a judicial maelstrom, with potential ramifications stretching far …
Perenco faces corruption probe amid Gabon gas expansion Read More
The Front for the Defense of Democracy and the Republic (FDR) has taken a firm stand following the Constitutional Council’s verdict regarding the return of Ousmane Sonko to the National …
FDR calls for broad opposition front after Ousmane Sonko ruling Read More
Libreville – The African continent has reached a pivotal milestone in its pursuit of universal electricity access. With over 50 million individuals now connected across 40 nations, the ambitious “Mission …
Africa’s energy transformation: mission 300 connects millions, Gabon joins the movement Read More