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The once-promising partnership between Olympique de Marseille (OM) and Argentine defender Leonardo Balerdi is reaching its painful conclusion, with the club’s finances taking a severe blow. As the transfer saga unfolds behind closed doors, a […]
Under the leadership of General Abdourahamane Tiani, Niger is embracing a new era marked by pragmatic decision-making. Since assuming power, the head of state has demonstrated a clear willingness to navigate complex regional challenges with […]
Despite the vast 1.4 billion-consumer market unlocked by the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), Gabon continues to grapple with limited success in exporting its goods to neighboring African nations. Recent economic data reveals that […]
EconomyNiger Benin and Niger edge closer to reopening border as talks advance A joint committee’s recommendations offer fresh hope for resolving a three-year trade stalemate between Benin and Niger. Regis Hounkpe explains why progress matters. […]
football World Cup France-Iraq showdown on hold as thunder roars over Philadelphia As forecasted, a thunderstorm alert blared across the Philadelphia stadium hosting the second World Cup group stage clash between France and Iraq on […]
Bénin’s GDP revised upward by 25.2% after national accounts rebasing The National Institute of Statistics and Demography (INStaD) has completed the rebasing of Benin’s national accounts, shifting the reference year from 2015 to 2023. This […]
After three years of strained relations that led to a complete border blockade, Niger and Benin have signaled a historic shift toward reopening their shared frontier. The breakthrough follows intensive negotiations in Cotonou over the […]
Egyptian official Amin Mohamed has been selected to oversee the highly anticipated World Cup 2026 second-round fixture between Argentina and Austria, scheduled for June 22, 2026, at 5:00 PM at the Dallas stadium in Arlington. […]
New Delhi — Morocco and India have broadened their joint efforts against terrorism, focusing on illicit financial networks, the misuse of technology, and the links between transnational crime and armed groups. The second session of […]
Economy Niger and Benin edge closer to border reopening amid economic stakes A joint expert committee offers hope in resolving the three-year border closure crisis between Niger and Benin. The joint expert committee tasked with […]
Political Africa Gabon and Mauritania’s strategic move for Francophonie leadership By Editor-in-Chief Monday, June 22, 2026 119 No comments Libreville, June 22, 2026 – The leadership race for the International Organisation of La Francophonie (OIF) […]
Society Crackdown on fraudulent job recruitment ring exploiting Cameroonian youth A sophisticated human trafficking network lured young Cameroonians with promises of lucrative overseas employment before their arrest by national security forces. Editorial Staff |5 hours […]