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Politics Elections News Central African Republic’s Touadera allegedly used diverted Cameroon funds for 2020 campaign By Exclusive Reporting June 8, 2026 0 100 The Central African Republic’s 2020 presidential election took an unexpected turn with explosive allegations linking President Faustin-Archange Touadera to diverted funds from Cameroon. According to insider accounts, a significant portion of the […]
The Local Development Committee (CLD) convened in Lomé on June 5, 2026, to assess the Togo-France partnership in sustainable and inclusive investment while charting the course for cooperation from 2026 to 2028. Serving as a key platform for dialogue, the CLD brings together France’s development team in Togo and local stakeholders to align initiatives with […]
Nearly 420 individuals recently abducted by Boko Haram in Borno State, northeastern Nigeria, have been set free following weeks of captivity. Local leaders and officials confirmed the release, which occurred over the weekend after months of negotiations and strategic military pressure. How the liberation unfolded in Borno State Samaila Kaigama, president of the Borno South […]
France’s commanding win over Northern Ireland seals final World Cup warm-up
The Autonomous Port of Lomé is bracing for industrial action as its workforce prepares to down tools for three consecutive days, starting June 25, 2026. The Togolese dockworkers’ union has issued a strike notice in response to unaddressed social and professional grievances that have persisted despite multiple rounds of negotiations since October 2025. Escalating workplace […]
Systematic oversight: IGF launches sweeping audit of DRC’s mining sector In a bold move to tighten financial oversight, the Inspection Générale des Finances (IGF) has deployed 118 inspectors across nearly 200 public and private entities as part of its 2026 audit campaign. This latest initiative, launched on June 4, places a special focus on the […]
Who is Jouleybib de Nampala, the jihadist leader now hunted by Mali’s authorities? Mali’s government has escalated its crackdown on extremist elements by placing a significant bounty on a prominent jihadist commander. Jouleybib de Nampala, a key figure operating under the banner of a well-known militant group, has become the latest target of Bamako’s intensified […]
Senegal’s football landscape is abuzz with excitement as one of its brightest young stars, Amara Diouf, has resumed training with Génération Foot. The forward’s return follows a prolonged recovery period, with reports indicating a potential move to Turkish giants Fenerbahçe is drawing closer. Diouf first captured global attention during the 2023 U17 Africa Cup of […]
Aurélien Tchouaméni’s Real Madrid future under Mourinho’s watch Four seasons after joining Real Madrid alongside a Champions League and La Liga triumph, midfielder Aurélien Tchouaméni faces an uncertain future. With his contract expiring next year, questions swirl over whether the French international will remain at the Casa Blanca or seek new challenges elsewhere. The debate […]
The inauguration of the 40-megawatt power plant gifted by Algeria to the Republic of Chad marks a pivotal moment in deepening ties between Algiers and N’Djamena. This ambitious project underscores a shared commitment to mutual development and energy cooperation in the region. On Monday, Chad’s Prime Minister Allamaye Halina joined his Algerian counterpart, Sifi Ghrieb, […]
The Nigerian military announced the release of hundreds of individuals abducted months earlier by a Boko Haram faction in Ngoshe, Borno State. According to footage released by the army, women and children—visibly distressed—were transported in military vehicles under cover of night and later gathered in an open area, closely monitored by soldiers. Reports suggest the […]
Chahana Takiou summoned by cybercrime court in Bamako The director of the Le 22 Septembre newspaper, Chahana Takiou, has been ordered to appear before the cybercrime unit of Bamako’s prosecutor’s office on June 8, 2026, at 1 PM. The move follows his recent public statements criticizing the military junta’s handling of political, security, and economic […]