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Fresh off back-to-back Champions League triumphs, Paris Saint-Germain is turning its attention to summer recruitment. Among the targets under consideration is Yan Diomandé, the 19-year-old Ivorian winger whose breakout season with RB Leipzig has caught […]
The Front pour la Défense de la Démocratie et de la République (FDR) has escalated its demand for the immediate removal of Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko from the National Assembly, labeling his presence in the […]
Lomé, June 3, 2026 — Following high-profile stops in Nigeria, Niger, and Burkina Faso, Benin’s President Romuald Wadagni touched down in Lomé this afternoon for a working visit aimed at deepening bilateral ties. The arrival […]
The Autonomous Christian Movement for Sustainable Development (MAC 20), a Senegalese civil society organization, has highlighted the insufficient political involvement of Christians in the country. During a forum held on June 10 in Mbour, south […]
Society Vandalism at Gabon’s Media Regulator Raises Security Questions By Editor-in-Chief June 3, 2026 81 No comment Libreville, June 3, 2026 — The recent vandalism targeting several offices of Gabon’s High Authority for Communication (HAC) […]
In Lomé, the 2026 General Meetings of Ecobank Transnational Incorporated (ETI) did more than just greenlight the return of dividends. They also unveiled a new governance phase for the pan-African banking giant, backed by unprecedented […]
The Gabonese government has firmly rejected a proposed bilateral agreement with the United States aimed at accommodating migrants expelled from American territory. This move underscores Libreville’s unwavering commitment to prioritizing national interests over external diplomatic […]
Politics In Congo, government digs in heels despite opposition shutdown June 3, 2026 Government refuses to budge on constitutional changes despite opposition-organized shutdown in Kinshasa. Both sides claim victory as political tensions escalate. After a […]
Socrate Nsimba Correspondent Moïse Katumbi Matata Ponyo Mapon Martin Fayulu Félix Tshisekedi Opposition Mobilises Against President’s Policies in Democratic Republic of Congo Tensions escalated in Kinshasa as opposition factions intensified their campaign to challenge President […]
The rehabilitation and modernization of the strategic Kara–Kabou highway linking Togo and Bénin has received a significant financial boost, with the African Development Bank (AfDB) approving over $59 million in funding through its African Development […]
Politics Libreville’s urban renaissance under Oligui Nguema’s accelerated reforms By Editor-in-Chief June 3, 2026 35 No comment Libreville, Wednesday, June 3, 2026 – The transformation of Gabon’s capital enters a phase of intensified political oversight. […]
key insights from Senegal’s new government lineup President Bassirou Diomaye Faye unveiled the composition of the new cabinet on Monday evening, marking a significant shift in governance just ten days after dismissing former Prime Minister […]