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As the world turns its gaze to the Round of 16 clash at Mexico City’s iconic Azteca Stadium, one question looms over the English squad: what lies ahead for Marcus Rashford? The forward, fresh off […]
When the World Bank announced a $200 million loan for Togo’s infrastructure ambitions, the government swiftly unveiled a grand plan: a rail link connecting the Port of Lomé to the Adétikopé Industrial Platform (PIA) to […]
Speculation surrounding Bradley Barcola’s future has intensified in recent weeks. The French international’s contract talks with Paris Saint-Germain remain unresolved, leaving the 22-year-old forward to weigh his next move. While multiple English clubs have shown […]
Paris Saint-Germain appears set for a busy summer transfer window, with both departures and arrivals expected. Among the players whose futures are under scrutiny, midfielder Kang-In Lee has become a focal point of speculation, with […]
Economy Gabon: why the fight against soaring prices must go beyond supermarkets By Editor-in-Chief July 3, 2026 116 No comment Libreville’s streets reveal a stark reality: despite repeated government interventions, the cost of living refuses […]
Burkina Faso has taken a decisive step in reshaping its foreign alliances, as the transitional government approved a decree mandating the inclusion of Russian language studies in the national school curriculum starting next academic year. […]
In a bold move to place Benin on the global culinary map, the « Les Nouveaux Chefs » initiative was unveiled in Cotonou on July 2, 2026. The project, spearheaded by Bénin Tourisme, EuroCham and […]
The Gabonese government has launched the Compagnie Nationale de Transport (CNT), a strategic merger between Trans’Urb and SOGATRA, marking a major overhaul of the country’s public transport system. Spearheaded by President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, […]
Libreville is grappling with an unprecedented water shortage, forcing authorities to declare an emergency as dry taps and long queues at distribution points become the norm. Residents describe the situation as dire, with water now […]
Cotonou cracks down on Vodjè drug den linked to rogue soldier A sweeping operation by the Republic Police this week dealt a severe blow to organized crime in Cotonou’s Vodjè district, dismantling a notorious urban […]
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 […]