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Landmark courtroom sessions unfolded on June 1 and 2, 2026, at the Military Tribunal in Yaoundé, Cameroon. These proceedings shifted the trajectory of the high-profile case following the introduction of devastating digital evidence analyzed by Professor Georges Bell Bitjoka, a cybersecurity judicial expert and the prosecution’s 32nd witness. His mandate centered on forensic examination of […]
Gabon is setting ambitious economic targets for its upcoming five-year term. The Gabonese executive anticipates a total budget of 27,000 billion FCFA to implement the National Growth and Development Plan (PNCD) 2026-2030. A significant portion, 18,000 billion FCFA, is expected from the private sector alone. The public contribution, estimated at approximately 9,000 billion FCFA, will […]
As the football world gears up for the upcoming transfer window, whispers of a potential swap deal involving Maghnes Akliouche are gaining traction. The French international, currently plying his trade at AS Monaco, has emerged as a prime target for Paris Saint-Germain, setting the stage for a high-stakes negotiation this summer. With Maghnes Akliouche set […]
Le grand invité Afrique Mali: «Le terrorisme est la négation de la paix, on ne peut plus ignorer la responsabilité du pouvoir» Publié le : 04/06/2026 – 06:14 Écouter – 06:39 Au Mali, cela fait un mois que Mountaga Tall, avocat, ancien ministre et défenseur de la démocratie, a été enlevé par la Sécurité d’État, […]
Diplomatie 03/06/2026 – 16:48 Le Premier ministre, M. Sifi Ghrieb, a été reçu, mercredi à Niamey, par le président de la République du Niger, chef de l’Etat, le Général d’Armée Abdourahamane Tiani, auquel il a transmis les salutations fraternelles du président de la République, M. Abdelmadjid Tebboune, et son engagement personnelle à œuvrer au renforcement […]
The White House’s push to expedite the deportation of undocumented migrants has encountered an unexpected diplomatic roadblock in Central Africa. While the administration of former US President Donald Trump pursued bilateral agreements to facilitate the reception and transit of expelled migrants, Gabon has firmly rejected such a proposal. In a bold diplomatic move, Libreville demonstrated […]
The revitalization of the Kara–Kabou highway stands as a pivotal infrastructure project for West Africa, promising to redefine economic dynamics between Bénin and Togo. The African Development Bank (AfDB), through its concessional financing arm, the African Development Fund, has secured over $59 million in funding to modernize this critical transboundary route. This initiative, developed in […]
In a troubling escalation of violence, the Haut-Mbomou region of Central Africa has witnessed a coordinated campaign involving Russian-backed mercenaries and state forces enlisting the notorious Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) to undermine local Azandé resistance movements. This disturbing alliance has led to a surge in attacks targeting civilian communities, raising alarm over the exploitation of […]
Relations between Benin and Togo have reached a new milestone with the official visit of Benin’s President, Romuald Wadagni, to Lomé. This working and friendship mission underscores a shared commitment to deepening bilateral ties and fostering regional cooperation between the two neighboring nations. The visit, marked by warm hospitality from Togolese authorities, reflects the determination […]
Niger and Algeria are accelerating their strategic partnership with a series of high-level engagements and concrete initiatives. Just hours after the inauguration of a 40-megawatt power plant gifted by Algeria in Niamey, Niger’s transitional leader, General Abdourahamane Tiani, welcomed Algerian Prime Minister Sifi Ghrieb for a working session focused on strengthening bilateral relations between the […]
Le Premier ministre quitte Niamey au terme d’une visite officielle au Niger mercredi 03 juin 2026 17:23 NIAMEY – Le Premier ministre, M. Sifi Ghrieb, a quitté, mercredi, Niamey, au terme d’une visite officielle au Niger, au cours de laquelle il a procédé à l’inauguration de la centrale électrique de solidarité algéro-nigérienne d’une capacité de […]
Monde en vidéo “Affaire Sonko” au Sénégal : le président Sall appelle au calme Info Le président Sénégalais, Macky Sall, a pris la parole ce lundi soir après plusieurs jours de violences qui ont suivi l’arrestation de l’opposant Ousmane Sonko dans une affaire de mœurs. Depuis l’arrestation de ce dernier c’est l’escalade dans le pays. […]