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The escalating verbal attacks against President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, his wife, and his mother have drawn sharp criticism from Gabonese lawmaker Daisy Léance Akinikoussou. In a forceful statement titled …
Gabon: politician condemns attacks on president’s mother Read More
Bujumbura hosted the conclusion of the first joint cooperation commission between Burkina Faso and Burundi, where 14 landmark agreements were signed on August 13, 2026, marking a significant milestone in …
Burkina Faso and Burundi strengthen South-South ties with 14 new cooperation agreements Read More
Provincial leader detained in N’Djamena following legal complaint The president of the Borkou Provincial Council, Ahmat Bedei Toullomi, was taken into custody late Thursday afternoon in N’Djamena and brought to …
Tchad: provincial president arrested in N’Djamena over defamation charges Read More
In a landmark deal set to reshape the Paris Saint-Germain attack, Spanish striker Ferran Torres has reached a principle agreement with the club. The 26-year-old, who scored the decisive goal …
Psg set to welcome world cup final hero ferrán torres in 50m deal Read More
east DRC faces dual threat of Ebola and hunger amid ongoing conflict In eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), families are caught between two crises. While the threat of …
East DRC faces dual threat of Ebola and hunger amid ongoing conflict Read More
In a significant shift within Cameroon’s sugar sector, the Sosucam conglomerate has undergone a major change in ownership. The restructuring marks a turning point for one of the country’s most …
Cameroon: how the Sosucam ownership reshuffle unfolded Read More
After ten days on the road, a team of twenty members from Motards du Faso triumphantly concluded their 2026 Grand Regional Tour in Ouagadougou. The journey, which spanned approximately 3,000 …
Motard du Faso completes 3000 km regional tour promoting road safety Read More
Gabon advances prison security modernization with new administrative hub The President of Gabon, Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, officially commissioned the new annex building of the Chief Command of the Penitentiary …
Gabon inaugurates new prison security headquarters building Read More
Moscow’s stealthy supply line reshapes Sahel security The skies over West Africa’s Sahel are witnessing an unprecedented surge in military and logistical activity, with Moscow at the helm. A fleet …
Russia’s shadow air bridge to West Africa’s Sahel Read More
Bénin unveils vision 2026-2033 government action plan for september political rollout The finalization of the Government Action Plan (PAG) for the 2026-2033 seven-year term is nearing completion, with an official …
Benin unveils vision 2026-2033 government action plan Read More
The deadly Ebola virus has escalated its reach into a sixth province in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), raising alarms about a potential cross-border spread into neighboring South Sudan. …
Ebola outbreak spreads to sixth province in Democratic Republic of Congo Read More
The Economic Community of West African States (CEDEAO) remains committed to launching the Eco, a proposed regional currency, by 2027. However, the economic disparities across member states suggest an uneven …
Bénin leads the way in West African Eco integration plans Read More