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Bénin: Destruction of 95 kg of cocaine and other narcotics in Ouidah The Bénin authorities have taken a decisive stand against organized crime with a major operation in Ahozon, Ouidah, on June 18, 2026. The […]
Eastern DRC: populations in occupied territories remain steadfastly Congolese, declares National Assembly President Civilians detained by AFC/M23 rebels in Goma Security Friday, June 19, 2026 – 10:44 In a powerful address marking the close of […]
Côte d’Ivoire is making significant strides in transforming the domestic work sector, a vital yet often overlooked component of the national economy. Government officials have renewed their commitment to formalizing this industry, ensuring fair labor […]
Bénin deputies gather for critical Friday session on two urgent bills Members of the 10th legislature of the Bénin National Assembly are set to convene this Friday at the Palais des Gouverneurs for a high-stakes […]
The legislative journey of Burkina Faso’s new religious freedom law reaches a critical milestone this weekend as the Assemblée législative du Peuple (ALP) convenes to deliberate the bill on Saturday, June 20, 2026. The draft […]
eastern DRC conflict: AFC/M23 accuses mediators of complicity in peace process failure Security Friday, June 19, 2026 – 09:54 The AFC/M23 movement, through its political coordinator Corneille Nangaa, has sharply criticized what it terms the […]
Eastern DRC: AFC/M23 condemns mediators’ silence, accusing them of complicity in Kinshasa’s diplomatic sabotage AFC/M23 leaders engage with MONUSCO representatives in Goma The Allied Forces of Congo (AFC) allied with the March 23 Movement (M23) […]
From 29 June to 1 July 2026, Gabon will host a high-level international mission tasked with assessing the country’s progress in combating corruption and illicit asset recovery. The evaluation, part of the second review cycle […]
Mbappé celebrates Konaté’s arrival at Real Madrid as France teammate As the dust settles on the World Cup and the summer break draws to a close, Ibrahima Konaté and Kylian Mbappé will soon share the […]
With the transfer window in full swing and the ongoing FIFA World Cup where he’s representing Morocco, Ayyoub Bouaddi has become the hottest property on the football market. The Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) has turned its […]
In a significant diplomatic engagement, Morocco‘s Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation, and Moroccans Abroad, Nasser Bourita, welcomed Sering Modou Njie, Gambia’s Foreign Minister and Special Envoy of President Adama Barrow, in Rabat on Thursday. […]
Michael Olise shines as PSG and Real Madrid battle for his signature This season, Michael Olise has emerged as one of the world’s most electrifying wingers, dazzling fans at Bayern Munich. His performances haven’t gone […]