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For a long time confined to the sporting realm, the Chantal Biya International Mountain Bike (VTT) Race is taking a strategic turn. Named after the wife of President Paul Biya, …
Chantal Biya mountain bike race shifts focus to economic development in Cameroon’s east Read More
Bernardo Silva expresses joy over Real Madrid move, keeps eyes on World Cup duty Speaking at a press conference on Tuesday ahead of the World Cup round-of-16 clash between Portugal …
Bernardo Silva happy with Real Madrid transfer but focused on Portugal Read More
A political message from the National Assembly floor Mbaye Dione’s address before the National Assembly went beyond economic issues tied to the IMF, national debt, and local government funding. In …
Sénégal opposition figure Mbaye Dione tells Sonko: we are opponents, not enemies Read More
Une délégation de la LOPIS reçue par le Premier ministre du Niger mardi 30 juin 2026 16:40 NIAMEY – Une délégation de la Ligue des oulémas, prêcheurs et imams du …
Une délégation de la LOPIS reçue par le Premier ministre du Niger Read More
Libreville, Tuesday, June 30, 2026 – Gabon is determined to turn its remarkable biodiversity into an economic engine. By unveiling its new national strategy for sustainable tourism and crafts, the …
Gabon turns its natural capital into sustainable wealth Read More
Despite shifts in power and radical geopolitical realignments, Niamey remains caught in a war of attrition. From Mahamadou Issoufou’s Western alliance strategy to Abdourahamane Tiani’s sovereignty-driven break, the grim reality …
Niger trapped in a cycle of endless war despite regime changes Read MoreIn Abidjan, a significant coalition of political and civic organizations, comprising the Alliance of Ivorians for Democracy (AID) and the Union of Popular Masses for Peace (UMPP), recently lauded the …
Ivorian political groups commend government’s commitment to electoral reform Read More
The government of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has banned mass gatherings in Kinshasa and three other provinces to curb the spread of the Ebola outbreak. This decision, detailed …
Ebola-fighting ban on gatherings in drc a week before opposition protest against tshisekedi Read More
Politics Gabon engineers finally get a seat at the decision table By Staff writer 30 June 2026 210 No comment Libreville, Tuesday 30 June 2026 – For years, the debate …
Gabon engineers finally get a seat at the decision table Read More
Udo Bullmann, a leading socialist member of the European Parliament, stated that Senegal’s authorities ought to spend EU development funds on Chinese buses if the move benefits Senegalese workers. A …
Chinese buses a good deal for Senegal if local jobs are created, says MEP Bullmann Read More
PSG has officially announced its first major transfer of the summer. After three seasons in Paris, Gonçalo Ramos is moving to AC Milan. The Portuguese forward has signed a contract …
PSG seals first major summer transfer as Gonçalo Ramos joins AC Milan Read More
As of 29 June 2026, the construction of access roads to the bridge over the Nyong River at Malombo in the Nyong-et-Kellé department is in its final stages. Following the …
Malombo bridge approaches near completion in Nyong-et-Kellé Read More