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Côte d’Ivoire’s high-speed rail ambitions take shape Ivory Coast is on the verge of joining Morocco as Africa’s second country to operate a high-speed train network. The government has greenlit ambitious plans for a fast rail link between Abidjan, the economic powerhouse, and Yamoussoukro, the political capital established by former president Félix Houphouët-Boigny. This 640-kilometer […]
Constitutional reforms ignite campus debates in Kinshasa, Kisangani and Lubumbashi as power struggles intensify Politics June 10, 2026 – 08:09 Kinshasa’s academic circles have become the latest battleground for Congo’s constitutional future. From Wednesday to Friday, universities across the capital, Kisangani and Lubumbashi will host academic symposia examining the 2006 Constitution’s strengths, weaknesses and potential […]
Current detention conditions of Alain-Claude Bilie-By-Nze in Gabon The former Prime Minister of Gabon, Alain-Claude Bilie-By-Nze, remains behind bars under conditions that have raised concerns among observers. Reports from detention facilities indicate a regime that combines strict security measures with limited access to basic amenities. His detention follows a series of political events that have […]
DRC: M23 faces accusations of mass forced conscription and brutal detentions Human Rights Watch has released a damning report detailing widespread allegations of forced recruitment and inhumane detention practices by the M23 armed group in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. Large-scale forced recruitment campaigns exposed Investigations reveal that after seizing control of key cities like […]
The Burkina Faso government has achieved a landmark financial milestone by closing its inaugural sovereign bond targeting citizens living abroad. The Diaspora Bond initiative exceeded all expectations, raising a total of 151.5 billion West African CFA francs—a figure that surpasses initial projections set by authorities in Ouagadougou. For a landlocked Sahelian nation grappling with escalating […]
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The dream of building a modern Fifth Republic in Gabon faces an unexpected obstacle: the collapse of its media sector. Print journalism in retreat, online outlets struggling for survival, dwindling advertising revenue, restricted access to public information, and the disappearance of once-thriving publications—this isn’t just an economic crisis. It’s a democratic one.
For a native of Yaoundé, the capital of Cameroon, the city’s transformation over two decades is a source of pride. « Yaoundé is no longer the place I knew as a child, » recalls Mbarga Obama, now in his nineties. « The skyline has shifted dramatically, with modern infrastructure reshaping the heart of what was […]
Trade and economic analysis China supplies 30% of Chad’s imports while the UAE absorbs 26% of its exports Two trade partners play pivotal but contrasting roles in Chad’s foreign commerce, reshaping its economic landscape. China: the indispensable trade partner In 2025, Chad imported goods worth 306.5 billion CFA francs from China, accounting for 30.7% of […]
With the FIFA World Cup 2026 just around the corner, excitement in Dakar has reached fever pitch—not just among football fans, but also in the booming sports betting scene. Over the past five years, the industry has undergone a digital revolution, transforming the way people place wagers. Gone are the days when bettors had to […]
With two consecutive Champions League titles secured, Paris Saint-Germain is gearing up for a potentially eventful summer transfer window. Several players, including Kang-In Lee, could be on their way out, and the Atlético Madrid appears to be a serious contender for the South Korean striker’s signature. The 25-year-old international has spent three seasons with the […]
The Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) is poised for a turbulent summer transfer window as the club seeks to refresh Luis Enrique’s squad following their back-to-back UEFA Champions League triumphs. One name dominating recent discussions is Mateus Fernandes, the 21-year-old Portuguese midfield dynamo currently plying his trade at West Ham United. However, the Ligue 1 giants may […]