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Paris Saint-Germain are bracing for a busy summer transfer window. The French champions want to refresh Luis Enrique’s squad after winning their second consecutive Champions League title. One name that has emerged is Mateus Fernandes, […]
On Tuesday, Gabon Poste’s director general, Alfred Ikaka Bobe, announced that a new application is now available for postal savers whose funds remain frozen. This tool allows them to verify whether their name appears on […]
A new analysis reveals that transitioning to a circular model in the textile sector could unlock as much as $1.9 billion in private investment for Morocco and generate over 30,000 jobs. The study highlights the […]
Burkina Faso junta suspends two Muslim groups after outspoken imam’s arrest Burkina Faso’s ruling junta under Captain Ibrahim Traoré has imposed a three-month suspension on two Muslim associations, citing public order concerns and deviation from […]
Gabon and the European Union held a partnership dialogue session in Libreville, co-chaired by Hermann Immongault, vice-president of the Gabonese government, and Cécile Abadie, ambassador of the European Union to Gabon. Discussions covered political reforms, […]
Burkina Faso has reached a transformative milestone in its pursuit of financial sovereignty. The initial phase of the “Diaspora Bond,” which opened on May 6, 2026, and concluded on June 6, has resulted in a […]
Just one year after joining Paris Saint-Germain for a hefty fee, Lucas Chevalier finds himself in a difficult spot. Left out of France’s World Cup squad, the 24-year-old goalkeeper could be on the move this […]
The African energy landscape is poised for a historic transformation, and Niger has established itself as a central player. Officially launched on June 4 in coordination with strategic partners Algeria and Nigeria, the Trans-Saharan Gas […]
The Université de Lomé (UL) continues to expand its international reach. On Friday, 5 June 2026, the institution signed a framework cooperation agreement with Creighton University, a Jesuit university based in Omaha, Nebraska, in the […]
In a move aimed at strengthening its aerial capabilities, Bamako has taken delivery of a Russian-made Orion reconnaissance and attack drone. While the transitional authorities celebrate this as a step toward reclaiming territorial control, the […]
The newly appointed president of the Autorité de régulation des transports ferroviaires (ARTF) formally assumed his duties during a handover ceremony held in Owendo, succeeding François Banga Eboumi. Former Minister of Housing Ludovic Megne Ndong […]
On Monday, 8 June 2026, President Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé welcomed two senior United Nations officials to Lomé for talks on the ongoing crisis in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The envoys were James Swan, […]