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Wednesday evening marked a historic moment for Maghnes Akliouche as he made his first appearance for Paris Saint-Germain in the UEFA Super Cup, just days after his transfer from AS Monaco was finalized. The French […]
football Champions League Lyon’s Champions League playoff showdown with Fenerbahçe deemed high-risk A vibrant atmosphere expected as Lyon prepares to host Fenerbahçe Lyon’s return leg of the Champions League playoff against Fenerbahçe, scheduled for August […]
The president of the Borkou Provincial Council, Ahmat Bedei Toullomi, was taken into custody Thursday late afternoon in N’Djamena and transferred to the General Coordination of the Judicial Police, local security sources confirmed. The arrest […]
Health & Conflict ebola and conflict: a deadly combination in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo Communities face an impossible choice between disease and hunger as Ebola tightens its grip on a region ravaged by […]
Omer Mbadi Jean-Claude Mimran Castel Compagnie sucrière sénégalaise Somdia Key players behind the Sosucam ownership transition Behind the scenes of the Sosucam sugar company’s restructuring lies a strategic alliance between prominent investors. The takeover involved […]
Gabon’s penal system gets a modern command center On Thursday morning, President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema officially inaugurated the new annex building of the Penitentiary Security Command in Libreville. The three-story structure, now named after […]
Bénin outlines strategic roadmap for 2026-2033 government action plan The Government Action Plan (PAG) for the 2026-2033 period is nearing completion. Authorities have confirmed its unveiling will coincide with the political calendar in September. Core […]
Democratic Republic of Congo battles widening Ebola crisis as outbreak reaches sixth province The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) faces an escalating Ebola outbreak that has now claimed its sixth province in the northern region, […]
As the Economic Community of West African States (CEDEAO) advances its ambition to launch the Eco by 2027, regional economic realities reveal an uneven pace among member states. In this context, Benin stands out as […]
How the Bénin passport achieved remarkable continental mobility The Bénin passport stands out as a symbol of strategic diplomacy and technological advancement, securing a top position in Africa for intracontinental travel freedom. This achievement reflects […]
Algeria’s Prime Minister oversees launch of Kafra Sud-Est 1 drilling project in Niger The Prime Minister of Algeria, Sifi Ghrieb, arrived in Niamey today on a special mission from President Abdelmadjid Tebboune to participate in […]
Politics Keith Heffern nominated as US ambassador to Gabon By Editor-in-Chief August 13, 2026 116 No comment Libreville, August 13, 2026 — The appointment of Keith Heffern as the next United States Ambassador to Gabon […]