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AFG Capital Ltd has announced its pivotal role in Gabon’s triumphant re-entry into the international bond markets. As the government’s exclusive financial advisor, the firm played a central part in structuring a $920 million sovereign bond issuance, a figure that exceeded initial expectations. This landmark transaction, one of Africa’s largest sovereign deals of 2026, underscores […]
Residents of Kouakourou in central Mali have been forced to abandon their homes, belongings, and livelihoods after receiving an ultimatum from armed groups operating in the region. The once-thriving village now stands empty, its streets hollow echoes of a community uprooted by violence. Shelter in crisis: living conditions in Mopti A displaced resident described the […]
Chelsea’s Mykhailo Mudryk doping ban lifted with immediate effect 31 July 2026 In 2024, a trace amount of meldonium—an otherwise banned substance—was detected in a routine doping test conducted on Mykhailo Mudryk. The Ukrainian winger was subsequently handed a four-year suspension. Mudryk appealed the decision to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). However, under […]
Romain Chanson Political analyst specializing in Democratic Republic of the Congo Moïse Katumbi Félix Tshisekedi Raphaël Katebe Katoto: the influential figure bridging political alliances The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) continues to witness significant political maneuvering in Katanga, where Raphaël Katebe Katoto has emerged as a pivotal envoy for President Félix Tshisekedi. His role […]
Chelsea avoids point deduction but faces suspended transfer ban 31 July 2026 Chelsea FC has narrowly avoided a six-point deduction after an appeal overturned the initial sanction. Instead, the club received a suspended transfer ban following violations spanning 2009 to 2022—years when the team was under the ownership of Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich. The Football […]
Togo promotes 107 university lecturers to full professorships The long-awaited resolution has arrived. Weeks after a wave of protests shook the Lomé campus, the government officially announced in a cabinet meeting the promotion of 107 university lecturers to the rank of Full Professors at public universities. From protest to recognition: a pathway to academic excellence […]
In a formal message to His Majesty King Mohammed VI, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio reaffirmed Washington’s unwavering commitment to the long-standing bilateral relationship between the United States and Morocco. The occasion marked the 27th anniversary of the King’s ascension to the throne, a milestone celebrated with deep respect and shared optimism. Foundations built […]
L’Université de Datcha prend son envol. Lors du Conseil des ministres de ce jeudi, l’exécutif a officialisé la nomination du Professeur Essohanam Batchana à la tête de la troisième université publique du Togo. Un choix stratégique pour conduire les premiers pas de cet établissement d’excellence de la région des Plateaux. Un binôme de hauts universitaires […]
Chad and Burkina Faso join forces to combat terrorism in the Sahel A high-level delegation from Chad’s Ministry of Public Security and Immigration, led by Police Commissioner Mahamat Ibrahim Man Man, concluded a crucial meeting in Ouagadougou this week. The purpose? To lay the groundwork for enhanced bilateral security cooperation between Chad and Burkina Faso. […]
Mali’s civilian casualties under scrutiny after Africa Corps strikes Human Rights Watch has documented what it describes as illegal airstrikes conducted by the Africa Corps, a Moscow-backed military unit, in central Mali earlier this summer. The strikes, carried out on June 15 using a Russian-made Sukhoi Su-24 fighter jet, reportedly targeted the village of Kyrnia […]
Taïwan a décidé de suspendre le traitement des demandes de visa pour les citoyens marocains, en invoquant une mesure de réciprocité. Cette décision fait suite à l’arrêt présumé par le Maroc de l’acceptation des demandes de visa pour les Taïwanais à l’échelle mondiale, a rapporté le ministère des Affaires étrangères taïwanais, cité par le Taipei […]
During an official meeting in Lomé on 30 July 2026, Togo‘s President of the Council, Faure Gnassingbé, hosted the Brazilian Ambassador to Togo, Luiz Ivaldo Villafañe Gomes Santos. This high-level exchange underscores the ongoing commitment of both nations to nurture a robust partnership rooted in mutual trust and shared objectives. The ambassador provided a detailed […]