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AFG Capital Ltd proudly announces the successful return of Gabon to international bond markets after years of absence. As the government’s exclusive financial advisor, the firm played a pivotal role in structuring a landmark sovereign […]
hardship faced by displaced people from Kouakourou in Mali David Baché sat. 1 aug 2026 « When we arrived in Mopti, we were housed in a school. We received plenty of supplies, » shares one […]
Chelsea’s Mykhailo Mudryk cleared to play after doping ban 31 July 2026 In 2024, a trace amount of meldonium—a prohibited substance—was detected in a routine doping test on Mudryk. The Ukrainian winger received a four-year […]
Romain Chanson Raphaël Katebe Katoto’s rising influence in DRC politics As the brother of prominent businessman and former governor Moïse Katumbi, Raphaël Katebe Katoto has emerged as a key political figure in the Democratic Republic […]
Chelsea handed suspended transfer ban from English football authorities 31 july 2026 Chelsea Football Club has narrowly avoided a six-point deduction after an appeal reduced sanctions imposed by English football authorities for breaches dating back […]
Togo awards promotions to 107 university professors following academic protests The long-awaited resolution has arrived. Following weeks of unrest on the Lomé campus, the government has formally approved the elevation of 107 senior lecturers to […]
In a formal message delivered to King Mohammed VI on the occasion of Morocco’s Throne Day celebrations, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio highlighted the enduring strength of the bilateral relationship between the two nations. […]
Togo’s newest higher education institution gains strong leadership The University of Datcha is set to begin a new chapter as the Togolese government officially appointed Professor Essohanam Batchana as its first president. The decision was […]
Human Rights Watch exposes Africa Corps airstrikes that killed civilians in central Mali Human Rights Watch has documented evidence that airstrikes conducted by the Africa Corps—a Russian-backed military unit—killed eight civilians, including three children, during […]
Chad and Burkina Faso forge strategic alliance against terrorism As the Sahel grapples with escalating security challenges, Chad and Burkina Faso have taken a decisive step to enhance their bilateral defense collaboration. The move comes […]
In a reciprocal move, Taiwan has announced the suspension of visa processing for Moroccan citizens. The decision follows reports that Morocco has halted the issuance of visa confirmation letters for Taiwanese travelers worldwide, disrupting bilateral […]
The President of the Council, Faure Gnassingbé, welcomed Luiz Ivaldo Villafañe Gomes Santos, the ambassador of the Federative Republic of Brazil to Togo, for a working session in Lomé on July 30, 2026. This high-level […]