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Raphaël Edzang, who was voted in as party president on February 21, is set to formally take control of the Rassemblement pour le Gabon (RPG). The handover ceremony is scheduled …
Raphaël Edzang to assume leadership of the RPG in Libreville Read More
During a live Space conversation on Saturday hosted by journalist Stanis Bujakera Tshiamala, national deputy Michel Moto Muhima did not hold back his admiration for the head of state, connecting …
Michel Moto hails Tshisekedi as DRC’s finest leader since independence Read More
The Association of Young Traders of Burkina Faso held a national meeting on Saturday, 20 June 2026, in Ouagadougou under the theme “From words to action: building a strong patriotic …
Burkina Faso young traders unite to build a strong patriotic economy Read More
From Paris to Massy and on to Creil, the leader of the Alliance for Senegal (APS/Andando Ngir Senegaal), Mr. Alioune Sarr, engaged the Senegalese diaspora around a renewed compact between …
Alioune Sarr wraps up France tour with call for a new Senegal pact linking diaspora and territories Read More
On June 16, Africa observed the Day of the African Child. This year’s theme focused on universal access to water, sanitation, and hygiene—a date traditionally marked by summits and promises …
Togo: the unsolved deaths of children under Faure Gnassingbé Read More
The events of spring 2026 represent far more than a simple tactical setback; they signify a profound collapse of the political project championed by the Malian junta since 2021. Despite …
Mali’s sovereignty myth crumbles as JNIM offensive exposes junta failures Read More
The battle for Minembwe is no longer just a local clash between rival armed groups. It has transformed into a key emblem of the power struggle in eastern Democratic Republic …
Minembwe battle marks a military and political turning point in South Kivu war Read More
Benin and Niger are accelerating the normalisation of their ties, which have been strained since the junta took power in Niamey in July 2023. The visit of Benin’s new president, …
Benin and Niger edge closer to reopening their shared border Read More
Germany secured their place in the World Cup round of 16 after a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Côte d’Ivoire this Saturday in Toronto. A late strike in stoppage time allowed …
Germany clinches knockout spot with dramatic late victory over Côte d’Ivoire Read More
Gabon has officially assumed the leadership of the African and Malagasy Council for Higher Education (CAMES), an intergovernmental body representing nineteen nations across Francophone Africa and the Indian Ocean. This …
Gabon leads CAMES with a strategic focus on graduate job placement Read More
On the sidelines of the Future Investment Initiative (FII) Europe 2026 summit, President Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé held a strategic meeting on Thursday, June 18, with Yasir ben Othman Al-Rumayyan. Al-Rumayyan …
Togo and Saudi Arabia explore new investment horizons at FII Europe 2026 Read More
Since June 18, 2026, the President of the Council, Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé, has been participating in the FII PRIORITY Europe summit. This prestigious gathering focuses on the financing of industrial …
Faure Gnassingbé proposes a fresh strategic alliance between Europe and Africa Read More