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On Wednesday, 24 June 2026, Niger experienced a devastating security crisis. The Islamic State in the Sahel (EIS) claimed responsibility for two simultaneous strikes of extreme brutality targeting military detachments in Inates and Banibangou. The […]
Representing President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, the Vice President of the Government, Hermann Immongault, traveled to Antananarivo on June 26 to participate in the festivities marking the 66th anniversary of Madagascar’s independence. Alongside various international […]
Major security breakthrough at Katsina airport Nigeria has delivered a significant blow to the leadership of two major insurgent groups operating within the Lake Chad Basin. Seven high-ranking commanders from Boko Haram and the Islamic […]
A vision for business success in Gabon The second edition of the Gabon Economic Forum (GEF) commenced this Saturday, June 27, 2026, at the Palais des Congrès. This major gathering serves as a strategic platform […]
“I want tomorrow’s FEG to be known not just for defending businesses, but above all for making them succeed.” That was the wish expressed by Alain Claude Kouakoua, president of the Fédération des Entreprises du […]
In a decisive move that reshapes the geopolitical landscape of West Africa, Burkina Faso has officially announced the termination of its diplomatic relations with France. This significant shift, declared on June 26, 2026, stems from […]
On Friday, June 26, Burkina Faso officially announced the severance of diplomatic relations with France. This historic decision marks a further step in Captain Ibrahim Traoré’s sovereignist agenda and reshapes the balance of power in […]
It appears one of the side effects of this hybrid 48-team world cup format, where 32 teams advance to the round of 16, is that several squads share a mutual interest in a draw before […]
UN pushes for consensus and fundamental rights in DRC national dialogue During a session at the United Nations Security Council, the head of MONUSCO, James Swan, delivered a firm political message to the authorities in […]
During a session at the United Nations Security Council, the head of MONUSCO, James Swan, delivered a firm political message directed at the leadership in Kinshasa. He called upon all Congolese stakeholders to reach an […]
On Friday, 26 June 2026, civil society organisations under the Crisis Committee for Peace and Security in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (CCPS-RDC) officially launched a citizen manifesto in Kinshasa. Dubbed the ‘Kasangulu Manifesto’, […]
President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema is taking decisive steps to weave Gabon more tightly into the African economic fabric. During a Council of Ministers session held on June 25, the Head of State instructed the […]