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The Malian Armed Forces (FAMa) successfully completed a week-long security operation along the Kayes–Bamako corridor from June 23 to June 29, 2026, escorting 940 civilian trucks without major incidents. Strategic coordination ensures smooth transit Two FAMa detachments worked in tandem to secure the route. The first convoy departed Kayes on June 23 with 540 trucks […]
In a striking intervention from the floor of the National Assembly, Mbaye Dione delivered a message that transcended the usual economic debates surrounding IMF agreements, national debt, and local government funding. The veteran legislator chose to address a far more pressing concern: the growing political tensions between the ruling majority and the opposition. The deputy’s […]
Cameroon’s water utility and UNHCR boost clean water access for refugees in Far North Cameroon Water Utilities (CAMWATER) and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) formalized a landmark partnership to address the critical water supply needs of refugees and host communities in the Far North region. The agreement signed in Yaoundé brings together […]
Yves Plumey Bobo Political analyst specializing in Cameroon Paul Biya Unprecedented legal proceedings: Oswald Baboke’s summons shakes Yaoundé Yaoundé witnessed an extraordinary judicial development this week as Oswald Baboke, Deputy Director of the Civil Cabinet of Cameroon’s President, received an official summons to appear before the Special Criminal Tribunal. The move has sent ripples through […]
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 Sahel (LOPIS) a été reçue à Niamey par le Premier ministre de la République du Niger, Ali Mahaman Lamine Zeine, avec lequel elle a passé […]
Economy Environment Gabon turns natural heritage into sustainable economic growth By Editor-in-Chief June 30, 2026 165 No comment Libreville, June 30, 2026 — Gabon is leveraging its exceptional biodiversity to drive sustainable economic growth. In unveiling its new national sustainable tourism and craftsmanship strategy, the government has launched an ambitious initiative that extends well beyond […]
Paris Saint-Germain eyes Folarin Balogun to replace departing Gonçalo Ramos The Paris Saint-Germain has finalized its first summer transfer by letting Gonçalo Ramos join AC Milan on a permanent deal. With the Portuguese striker now plying his trade in Italy until 2031, the Ligue 1 giants face a crucial task: finding a suitable replacement up […]
Since a series of political upheavals and power shifts, Niger’s capital, Niamey, has found itself locked in a grinding conflict with no end in sight. From the pro-Western alliances of former President Mahamadou Issoufou to the sovereignty-driven stance of current leader Abdourahamane Tiani, one grim truth remains: the jihadist menace continues to fester across the […]
The Alliance of Ivorians for Democracy (AID) and the Union of Popular Masses for Peace (UMPP) have publicly endorsed the government’s initiative to reform the electoral governance framework in Côte d’Ivoire. Speaking on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, in Abidjan, the coalition highlighted what it described as the administration’s responsiveness to long-standing concerns raised by political […]
DRC bans mass gatherings to curb Ebola ahead of anti-Tshisekedi protest Breaking news. The Democratic Republic of Congo has imposed a ban on mass gatherings in Kinshasa and three other provinces to curb the spread of Ebola, just days before an opposition-led protest scheduled for July 8 against President Félix Tshisekedi. The Congolese government has […]
Following back-to-back UEFA Champions League triumphs, Paris Saint-Germain is gearing up for a high-stakes summer transfer window. The French powerhouse aims to refresh Luis Enrique’s squad, exploring multiple avenues to bolster its ranks. Among the names circulating, Mateus Fernandes has emerged as a prime candidate—yet a Premier League heavyweight appears poised to steal the deal. […]
politics Gabon’s engineers bring fresh insight to water and power crisis editorial team June 30, 2026 210 views No comments Libreville, June 30, 2026 — For years, Gabon’s water and electricity crisis has been discussed in terms of its consequences: relentless blackouts, water shortages, and public frustration. Yet one critical dimension has been conspicuously absent […]