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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 […]
The Regulatory Dispute Resolution Committee (CRD) of Togo’s Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (ARCOP Togo) delivered its final ruling on June 19, 2026, dismissing all allegations of irregularities surrounding the international tender (Ref. 003/DPI/PRMP/DG/CEET/2026) for the […]
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. […]
The President of Senegal, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, made a strong case for his nation’s economic strengths during a high-profile visit to Berlin. On Monday, he took part in a German-Senegalese economic forum, setting the stage […]
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 […]
Senegal’s economic landscape has been under intense scrutiny as the International Monetary Fund (IMF) wrapped up a critical review of the country’s debt strategy. The discussions, held in Dakar, centered on managing the nation’s financial […]
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. […]
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 […]
The ascension of Captain Ibrahim Traoré to power has positioned him as a prominent figure in Africa’s sovereignist movement. Through aggressive communication strategies and a dominant presence on digital platforms, Burkinabè authorities are vigorously promoting […]
In Togo, the case of Marguerite Gnakadé has emerged as a stark illustration of the political pressures shaping the nation’s landscape. Once a prominent figure within the governing establishment, she served as Minister of Defense […]