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Chahana Takiou, editor-in-chief of the weekly newspaper Le 22 Septembre, has been summoned to appear before the cybercrime unit prosecutor in Bamako on June 8, 2026, at 1 PM. The …
Mali: journalist faces court summons amid mounting press freedom crisis Read More
Politics Gabon and EU deepen economic ties through renewed dialogue By Editor-in-ChiefJune 8, 202691No comment Libreville, Monday, June 8, 2026 — The second political dialogue between Gabon and the European …
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Gabon is making a historic leap forward with the launch of the Kobé-Kobé deep-water port project, one of the most ambitious undertakings in its recent history. Tied to the Belinga …
Kobé-Kobé: Gabon’s bold leap toward economic diversification beyond oil Read More
UNESCO backs Mali’s 27th environment awareness drive in Bamako The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization Mali office played a key role in the official kickoff of the 27th …
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A top Cameroonian journalist has made explosive claims about Faustin-Archange Touadéra‘s 2020 presidential campaign funding in the Central African Republic. According to the investigation, the President allegedly diverted public funds …
Journalist reveals touadera’s alleged embezzlement funding 2020 election campaign Read More
The union representing employees at the Port Autonome de Lomé has formally submitted a strike notice, signaling a three-day work stoppage scheduled from June 25 to 27, 2026. This action …
Lomé port workers announce three-day strike in June 2026 Read More
Senegalese football is buzzing with the comeback of one of its brightest prospects. After a period of recovery from injury, Amara Diouf has resumed training sessions with Génération Foot, signaling …
Senegal’s amara diouf returns to training, fenerbahçe transfer looms Read More
A landmark 40-megawatt power plant gifted by Algeria to Chad marks a major leap in bilateral cooperation between Algiers and N’Djamena. The ceremony for the groundbreaking of the Afro-Algerian Solidarity …
Algeria and Chad strengthen ties with new power plant project Read More
In a significant development in the ongoing conflict against Boko Haram, Nigerian military forces have successfully secured the release of several hundred individuals who had been abducted by the terrorist …
Hundreds freed in latest Boko Haram captives release in Nigeria Read More
PoliticsDemocratic Republic of the Congo Democratic Republic of the Congo: constitutional reform proposal ignites fierce debate Reporting by our team Political tensions escalate as opposition mobilizes against constitutional reform, while …
Congo constitution reform sparks heated debate Read More
eastern DRC’s Uvira holds its breath as peace talks stall Residents of Uvira, a bustling lakeside town in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), find themselves in a state …
Eastern DRC’s Uvira awaits Trump’s promised peace amid uncertainty Read More
The third edition of “Visa Fintech Day” recently convened in Rabat at the iconic Mohammed VI Tower, bringing together key stakeholders from Morocco’s financial ecosystem. The event focused on critical …
Visa’s fintech day in Rabat drives Morocco’s financial innovation Read More