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The World Cup is in full swing, but another significant football story is unfolding as the transfer market officially opens, even for players competing in the tournament. Gonçalo Ramos, the Paris Saint-Germain striker, is now […]
Granit Xhaka is on the verge of a move to Chelsea after reaching a verbal agreement with the London club. The 33-year-old Swiss midfielder has reportedly settled personal terms, paving the way for a transfer […]
La situation humanitaire dans l’est de la République démocratique du Congo continue de se dégrader, suscitant une profonde inquiétude au sein des Nations unies. Le vendredi 26 juin 2026, James Swan, représentant spécial du secrétaire […]
Insecurity continues to edge perilously toward the Nigerien capital. On 26 June 2026, the Support Group for Islam and Muslims (JNIM) released a video in the Zarma language in which its spokesman, Abdulmajid al-Ansari, delivered […]
While all eyes are on the 2026 World Cup, Paris Saint-Germain is already mapping out its summer transfer window, with Gonçalo Ramos likely to pack his bags soon. According to the latest whispers, Luis Campos […]
Paris Saint-Germain is finalising one of the most significant outbound transfers in its history. The capital club has reached an agreement with AC Milan for Gonçalo Ramos, valued at around €60 million. This major operation […]
As of January 1, 2027, Libreville will ban imports of frozen chicken. Gabon aims to produce 125,000 tonnes of broiler meat annually by 2028, according to the Ministry of Agriculture. Several challenges remain before this […]
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 […]
“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 […]
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 […]