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In a stunning move that reshaped the Spanish football landscape, Bernardo Silva has officially signed with Real Madrid, leaving the Paris Saint-Germain to rethink their transfer strategy. The Portuguese midfielder, who became a free agent […]
In a strategic move to bolster the country’s agricultural export sector, the World Bank and Chad’s National Investment and Export Agency (ANIE) jointly hosted a capacity-building workshop in Bakara. Focused on enhancing export management for […]
The announcement on June 16, 2026, sent shockwaves through Malian households. The Ministry of Economy and Finance unveiled sweeping fiscal reforms, including a sharp increase in consumption taxes—doubling from 1% to 2% on staples like […]
Business Morocco-Philippines trade surge: a 50% jump in bilateral exchanges The Philippine Ambassador to Rabat, Leslie Baja, highlighted a significant rise in bilateral trade over the past few years, noting a nearly 50% increase in […]
The security landscape in Burkina Faso continues to deteriorate as the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM), an Al-Qaïda affiliate operating in the Sahel, claimed responsibility for an assault on a Civilian […]
The President of the Institut du monde arabe (IMA), Anne-Claire Legendre, embarks on a six-day official visit to Morocco from June 19 to 24, 2026. Invited by Morocco’s Minister of Youth, Culture, and Communication Mohammed […]
When sovereignty clashes with economic realities The Higher Council for Communication (Conseil supérieur de la Communication, CSC) has imposed a 50 million FCFA fine on Canal+ for cutting access to Burkina Faso’s public television channels […]
Senegal: Ousmane Sonko confirmed as National Assembly president Africanews Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 8:35 AM UTC Set Yahoo as your preferred source to see our articles on Google. Ousmane Sonko remains President of the […]
Sénégal : Ousmane Sonko confirmé à la présidence de l’Assemblée nationale Euronews jeu. 18 juin 2026 à 8:35 AM UTC Ajoutez Yahoo comme source préférée pour voir nos articles sur Google. Au Sénégal, le Conseil […]
Standout performances at Leipzig have catapulted young Ivorian winger Yan Diomandé into the crosshairs of Europe’s elite clubs. Both Paris Saint-Germain and Liverpool are aggressively pursuing the 19-year-old ahead of the summer transfer window, with […]
File generated on press freedom Canal+ Ibrahim Traoré national television Burkina Faso’s transitional authorities have formally criticized Canal+ for allegedly denying free access to the country’s public television broadcasts. The complaint centers on the satellite […]
Bradley Barcola’s PSG transfer: the final obstacle The young French winger Bradley Barcola missed a golden opportunity in the Champions League final against Arsenal, failing to convert decisive chances in regulation and extra time before […]