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Joseph Kabila challenges US sanctions in American court Actus. Former Congolese President Joseph Kabila has initiated legal proceedings in a United States federal court, seeking to overturn sanctions imposed by Washington in April 2026. The […]
Stalemate in Nice: OGC Nice and FC Lorient draw a blank in Ligue 1 opener In a highly anticipated opening day fixture of Ligue 1 this Saturday, OGC Nice hosted FC Lorient, with both sides […]
The camp, presented as an ordinary civic initiative, has drawn thousands of young participants in Burkina Faso. Under the guise of promoting national values such as responsibility and civic engagement, the Mêbo holiday camp has […]
Khadre spiritual leader serigne khalifa kounta endorses ousmane sonko in ndiassane Addressing the President of the National Assembly, Serigne Khalifa Kounta notably declared: « Ndongo daara le, arabisan le, ku mokeul alxour ane le ». […]
Senegal’s national assembly establishes new public policy evaluation committee This mechanism will empower deputies to verify the efficient and transparent utilization of public funds. A significant reform has recently been implemented within Senegal’s legislative branch. […]
A particularly intense parliamentary session unfolded at the National Assembly as Deputy Abdou Mbow delivered a stirring address. From the chamber’s podium, the lawmaker presented a troubling assessment of the nation’s state, emphatically stating, « […]
Cameroonian authorities have officially paused the divestment of Somdiaa group’s stake in Société sucrière du Cameroun (Sosucam), the nation’s primary sugar industry player. This executive decision by Yaoundé effectively freezes a transaction that had been […]
Chad secures over 24 billion FCFA from China for diverse development initiatives Chad has successfully secured new financial backing from China. Two significant grant agreements, collectively valued at 300 million yuan – equivalent to approximately […]
Land allocations: Ousmane Sonko demands details from the justice minister Following Thursday’s plenary session, which ratified six resolution proposals for creating inquiry commissions, Ousmane Sonko revealed that he had received two responses from the Minister […]
Cameroon’s President Paul Biya, who has led the nation since 1982 and holds the distinction of being the world’s longest-serving head of state, made his much-anticipated return to Yaoundé on Thursday, August 20. His arrival […]
Politique DIRECT : Retour de Paul Biya au Cameroun Le président camerounais Paul Biya est officiellement de retour au Cameroun ce jeudi 20 août 2026. Son avion a atterri en fin d’après-midi à l’aéroport […] […]
Civilian Tragedy in Kyrnia Highlights Concerns Over Military Tactics A recent incident in the central Malian village of Kyrnia has intensified scrutiny over the conduct of Africa Corps operations in the region. According to Human […]