football uefa champions league playoffs lyon to restrict ticket sales for high-stakes champions league playoff against Fenerbahçe Enhanced security measures will be in place at Groupama Stadium for the UEFA Champions League playoff return leg between Lyon and Fenerbahçe. A high-level security meeting is scheduled for this afternoon at the Lyon Prefecture. The purpose: to […]
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Chad’s withdrawal from the ICC: implications for Sahel justice
Sovereignty vs. accountability: The Sahel’s judicial dilemma The announcement by Chad to withdraw from the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC) marks a significant development in the evolving political landscape of the Sahel. This decision follows earlier declarations by Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger in 2025, all citing the ICC’s perceived ineffectiveness and […]
Challenges in repatriating moroccan minors from ceuta
The Moroccan Minister of Justice, Abdellatif Ouahbi, has urged for the repatriation of Moroccan minors currently in Spain, including those who arrived in Ceuta during the most recent migration surge. This directive aligns with instructions from the Moroccan monarchy to streamline the identification and return process for these young individuals. However, the exact number of […]
Libreville hosts African leaders ahead of Gabon’s independence day
Politics Libreville hosts African leaders ahead of Gabon’s independence day By Editor-in-Chief August 12, 2026 135 No comment Libreville, Wednesday, August 12, 2026 — As Gabon prepares to mark its 66th Independence Day, the capital is set to welcome two African heads of state, elevating the August 17 celebrations into a diplomatic milestone. The visits […]
Morocco cracks down on border crossing plot to ceuta
Morocco disrupts alleged plot to force border crossing into Ceuta The Moroccan Ministry of Interior spokesperson, Rachid El Khalfi, confirmed the arrests of suspected ringleaders behind a planned mass border incursion into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta on August 15. Authorities also denounced online campaigns inciting such attempts and urged Spain to expedite the repatriation […]
Tchad celebrates 66 years of independence with military parade in N’Djamena
On August 11, the Republic of the Chad commemorated its 66th Independence Day with a grand military parade held at N’Djamena’s Place de la Nation, accompanied by parallel ceremonies in major cities nationwide. President Mahamat Déby Itno presided over the N’Djamena event, joined by two distinguished guests: Colonel Michaël Randrianirina, Head of Madagascar’s Transition Committee, […]
Madagascar and Chad forge stronger economic ties during historic visit
Nationale Madagascar and Chad strengthen economic and diplomatic bonds 12/08/2026 16:21 © Moov Colonel Michaël Randrianirina’s landmark visit to N’Djamena marks a turning point in Madagascar-Chad relations. Economic and infrastructure partnerships take center stage The President of Madagascar’s Refondation administration, Colonel Michaël Randrianirina, attended Chad’s 66th Independence Day celebrations in N’Djamena on August 11, 2026. […]
Morocco upholds claims on ceuta and melilla amid spain’s firm stance
In a recent statement, Morocco’s Minister of Justice, Abdellatif Ouahbi, reaffirmed the country’s long-standing claims over Ceuta and Melilla, two territories it considers integral parts of its national sovereignty. Speaking to a leading international outlet, he emphasized that Rabat remains committed to pursuing these claims through dialogue and strategic patience, noting that the issue frequently […]
Côte d’Ivoire hosts major african suppliers and investors fair
Côte d’Ivoire’s flagship business event kicks off in Abidjan The Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Côte d’Ivoire (CCI-CI) has launched the second edition of the International Suppliers and Investors Fair of Africa (SIFIA 2026) at the Plateau district in Abidjan. Under the theme “Connecting businesses, creating markets and accelerating growth”, the event brings together […]
US diplomacy reshuffle: Keith Heffern tipped for Gabon ambassador role
Washington’s diplomatic chessboard is witnessing a fresh move as President Donald Trump advances the nomination of Keith Heffern for the pivotal role of U.S. Ambassador to the Gabonese Republic. The official Senate submission on August 7, 2026, marks a broader initiative to revitalize America’s diplomatic corps across Africa. A seasoned diplomat with deep roots in […]
Call for immediate release of Gabon’s detained opposition leader
The Movement for the Greatness of Gabon (MGG), under the leadership of its President Christian Mermance N’nang Nsome, has issued a strong call for the unconditional release of Alain-Claude Bilie-By-Nzé, the detained leader of the opposition party Ensemble Pour le Gabon (EPG). Justice and democracy under threat In a bold statement released this week, the […]
Gabon faces rising verbal excesses from activists abroad
In the wake of escalating inflammatory remarks attributed to certain Gabonese activists abroad, civil society leader Geoffroy Foumboula Libeka Makosso has drawn a clear line between free speech and verbal abuse. Speaking at a press conference in Libreville on August 11, 2026, he condemned recent attacks targeting President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, his wife, and […]











