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French football authorities have launched an investigation into potential match-fixing after suspicious betting patterns emerged surrounding a yellow card issued to Ivory Coast international Elye Wahi during a recent Ligue 1 fixture. Unusual betting activity […]
Burkina Faso is grappling with an unprecedented surge in cement prices, a crisis that has left both citizens and construction professionals reeling. The government’s justification for these exorbitant costs—linking them to the massive community works […]
SECURITY COOPERATION Nigeria and Cameroon reinforce defence collaboration with landmark security pact Nigeria and Cameroon have formalised a new military cooperation agreement in Yaoundé, designed to bolster security along their shared southern border. The pact […]
Ligue 1 scandal: suspicious yellow card sparks match-fixing probe into Wahi Ligue 1 | June 17, 2026 at 6:22 PM The French Professional Football League (LFP) has raised serious integrity concerns following an unusual pattern […]
Elye Wahi questioned by french police ahead of world cup amid match fixing suspicions Days before boarding the plane to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Ivorian striker Elye Wahi found himself at the center of […]
The Faso Mêbo agency, established under the leadership of Captain Ibrahim Traoré, was envisioned by Burkina Faso’s transitional authorities as a cornerstone of national reconstruction and restored sovereignty. While official narratives emphasize patriotism and collective […]
Banjul, June 2026 — The West African regional competition authority and a European-backed initiative have launched a sweeping awareness campaign in Gambia to equip public and private stakeholders with the tools needed to navigate the […]
The summer transfer window has kicked off with a major headline. Marc Cucurella, the Spanish left-back, has left Chelsea to return to his homeland in a blockbuster deal reportedly worth €60 million, including bonuses, with […]
The escalating threat of terrorism across the Sahel has prompted Abidjan to underscore the urgency of collective action. As armed groups continue to destabilize the region, Côte d’Ivoire is calling on its neighbors—Mali and Burkina […]
During the Eurosatory 2026 international defense exhibition in France, a pivotal meeting took place between Côte d’Ivoire’s Vice-Premier Minister and Minister of Defense, Téné Birahima Ouattara, and French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu. Held on June […]
Economy Gabon asserts control over its marine resources in bold fishing deal move Editorial Staff June 17, 2026 208 No comment Libreville, June 17, 2026 – With the impending expiration of Gabon’s sustainable fishing partnership […]
The economic hub of Benin is hosting a pivotal gathering from June 17 to 19, 2026, as high-level officials from West Africa converge in Cotonou for the second meeting of the National Competent Authorities (NCA) […]