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Algeria election observers election results Algeria politics voter turnout Historic low turnout shakes Algeria’s legislative elections Algeria’s latest parliamentary elections recorded a provisional voter turnout of just 20.79%, marking one of the lowest participation rates […]
AFD funding in Cameroon: where do the 622.8 billion FCFA go? The French Development Agency (AFD) remains Cameroon’s top bilateral donor, with an active portfolio exceeding 622.8 billion FCFA spread across 51 projects. Yet, beneath […]
The Gabonese government is making a bold move to boost local steel production with the launch of a new rebar plant. On July 1st in Nkok, the Minister of Industry and Local Processing, Lubin Ntoutoume, […]
CPI verifies withdrawal notices from Sahel alliance nations The International Criminal Court (ICC) has officially confirmed the submission of withdrawal notifications by Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger—the three West African nations forming the Alliance of […]
The Democratic Socialist Front (FDS) has responded to the government’s declaration of a water state of emergency on July 1, 2026. While acknowledging the authorities’ commitment to curbing potable water trafficking, the party argues that […]
A rising star caught between ambition and the harsh reality of transfers At just 18 years old, Ayyoub Bouaddi has already established himself as one of the most exciting talents in European football. The Moroccan […]
International US and Chad deepen security and economic ties during high-level talks The U.S. Acting Assistant Secretary for African Affairs and Chad’s Ambassador discussed key priorities, marking 66 years of diplomatic relations ahead of Independence […]
After weeks of intense speculation, Michael Olise remains at Bayern Munich for the upcoming season, ending Paris Saint-Germain‘s hopes of securing the French midfielder during this summer’s transfer window. The saga began as Olise, a […]
The Paris Saint-Germain has completed one of its major summer transfers by finalizing the move of Gonçalo Ramos to AC Milan. The Portuguese striker, who recently participated in the World Cup with his national team, […]
The security landscape in the Central African Republic has reached a critical juncture as rebel forces intensify operations near the strategic town of Am-Dafock. Reports confirm a rapid and disorganised withdrawal of Wagner Group mercenaries, […]
PoliticsDemocratic Republic of the Congo breaking news at 17h universal time on july 2nd 2026 Editorial staff July 2, 2026 Today’s headlines cover critical developments including former President Joseph Kabila’s alleged ties to armed groups […]
The military juntas in Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger have taken a decisive step, finalizing their withdrawal from the International Criminal Court (ICC). While they cloak their decision in the language of “sovereignty,” the move […]