Nairobi, Kenya, June 8, 2026 — A diplomatic and sporting controversy has erupted as FIFA-listed Somali referee Omar Artan, selected to officiate at the upcoming World Cup, was denied entry into the United States, one of the tournament’s host nations. The U.S. Customs and Border Protection authorities rejected Artan’s entry request outright, despite his official […]
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UNESCO Mali joins launch of 27th Environment Fortnight in Bamako
Environmental initiatives UNESCO Mali delegation actively engages in launching the 27th Environment Fortnight in Bamako The 27th edition of the Environmental Fortnight aims to consolidate national efforts to heighten community awareness about natural resource conservation and sustainable environmental practices. June 6, 2026 The UNESCO Mali office played a pivotal role in the official inauguration of […]
Nigeria hundreds rescued from boko haram handed to authorities
Nigeria: hundreds rescued from Boko Haram handed to authorities after captivity The Nigerian military transferred over 400 women and children to local authorities on Monday. These individuals had been forcibly taken earlier this year by the jihadist group Boko Haram in Borno State, located in the country’s northeast. Since its 2009 insurgency, Boko Haram and […]
Hundreds freed by nigerian forces after boko haram captivity
More than 400 women and children, previously held captive by Boko Haram jihadists, have been handed over to local authorities in Nigeria’s Borno State. The mass release follows a military operation conducted over the weekend, which secured their freedom through intelligence-led efforts. decades of terror in the northeast Since 2009, the insurgency led by Boko […]
Gabon: Paul Kessany achieves 62.3% completion in culture and sports sectors
During a live appearance on Gabon 1ère’s flagship 100 Days Review segment, Paul Kessany, Minister of Youth, Sports, Cultural Radiance, and Arts, delivered a transparent account of his department’s progress. Appointed in early 2026, Kessany presented a robust performance dashboard: out of 53 initiated projects, 62.3% have been fully executed, while 24.5% are over 50% […]
Gabon’s culture and sports minister achieves 62.3% project completion in first 100 days
The Minister of Youth, Sports, Cultural Radiance, and Arts, Paul Kessany, recently appeared on a national broadcast to present his sector’s progress after 100 days in office. Since his appointment on January 2, 2026, Kessany has overseen 53 key initiatives, with 62.3% fully completed and 24.5% more than halfway executed.
Togo launches ENA entrance exam for advanced civil service training
The Ministry of Public Service, Labour, and Social Dialogue has officially announced the opening of both internal and external entrance examinations for Cycle II and III programs at the National School of Administration (ENA). This initiative aims to strengthen Togo’s public administration by providing advanced training opportunities for qualified candidates. A total of 110 positions […]
Central african republic’s touadera campaign funded by diverted funds in 2020
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 […]
Hundreds of boko haram hostages freed in borno state
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 […]
Lomé port workers to strike over unmet demands in june 2026
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
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 […]
Mali’s jihadist leader jouleybib de nampala: who is the wanted figure behind rising threats?
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 […]











