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Moroccan Armed Forces deploy cutting-edge Turkish drones The Royal Moroccan Armed Forces have recently commissioned advanced Turkish-made drones, significantly bolstering the country’s defense capabilities. Satellite imagery from the Ben Guerir …
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Faure Gnassingbé drives efforts for eastern DRC stability President Faure Gnassingbé of Togo, serving as the African Union (AU) Mediator for the ongoing crisis in the eastern region of the …
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Economie Gabon’s kobe-kobe project: ushering in a new economic era Libreville, Tuesday, June 9, 2026 – In a significant move for Gabon’s economic future, President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema convened …
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A Bamako court has sentenced French Lieutenant-Colonel Yann V. to two decades in prison, almost a year following his apprehension in Mali. The officer, officially assigned to the French embassy, …
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Gabon’s fiscal health took a significant hit in 2025, with the budget deficit ballooning to 5.3% of GDP, up from 3.8% the previous year, according to the African Development Bank’s …
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Economy Gabon’s Kobe-Kobe port: a game-changer for economic transformation By Editor-in-Chief June 9, 2026 98 No comment Libreville, Tuesday, June 9, 2026 – The official launch of the deep-water port …
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South African judicial authorities have deferred their ruling on the bail application for pan-African activist Kemi Seba until June 18, 2026. Detained in Pretoria since April, Kemi Seba faces ongoing …
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Politique rethinking indigeneity in Cameroon: a call for national unity According to Oscar Njiki, the Constitution ensures equal rights for all citizens. Legal entitlements stem from citizenship, not from one’s …
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The 45th Annual General Assembly of the Shelter Afrique Development Bank (ShafDB) commenced its proceedings in Rabat on June 9, 2206. This significant gathering is centered around a pivotal challenge …
Rabat hosts shelter afrique’s assembly to tackle african urban financing Read More
Lomé, the Togolese capital, recently hosted a pivotal gathering on June 7 and 8, 2026, dedicated to navigating the complex crisis in the eastern region of the Democratic Republic of …
Regional mediators convene in Lomé to address eastern drc conflict Read More
The Togolese capital of Lomé recently hosted a critical two-day summit, on June 7 and 8, 2026, focused on the ongoing crisis in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). …
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Issa Tchiroma Bakary has brought to light extensive allegations of corruption within Cameroon, citing figures that expose the alleged plundering of gold, oil, and timber resources, alongside fraudulent contracts, tax …
Issa Tchiroma Bakary reveals massive public funds diversion in Cameroon Read More