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The publisher of the newspaper Le 22 Septembre, Chahana Takiou, has been summoned to appear on Monday, June 8, 2026, at 1 p.m. before the prosecutor of the cybercrime unit in Bamako. The summons follows […]
Mbombela (South Africa), 8 june 2026 – Police in the northeastern province of Mpumalanga have arrested a man suspected of violently assaulting his grandmother in the Nkomazi municipality. The arrest took place on sunday 7 […]
The Cameroon Senate is fully prepared to launch its ordinary session for June 2026 tomorrow, June 9, 2026. Demonstrating administrative diligence, the Secretary General of the Senate, Gustave Léopold Ngane, alongside the Assistant Secretary General […]
Two recent international statements regarding the presence of Rwandan troops in the Democratic Republic of the Congo have drawn a sharp response from former Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, now national deputy, Léonard She […]
The 16th general assembly of the Association for Support of the Village of Forgho in northern Mali convened recently, with members gathering to review progress and plan continued aid despite a deteriorating situation. At the […]
The International Organisation of La Francophonie (OIF) is set to elect its Secretary General on 15 and 16 November 2026 in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, for a four-year term. It has now come to light that […]
Libreville, Monday 8 June 2026 – The bet may seem bold. Yet it now lies at the heart of Gabon’s economic strategy. As the country aims to slash its reliance on food imports and halt […]
Libreville, Monday 8 June 2026 – The opening of the second Political Dialogue between Gabon and the European Union in Libreville goes far beyond a routine diplomatic meeting. Behind the formal speeches and institutional consultations […]
A major diplomatic and sports incident has unfolded during preparations for the football World Cup. Somali international referee Omar Artan, officially appointed by FIFA to officiate in the tournament, was refused entry to the United […]
With the launch of construction for the future Kobé-Kobé deepwater port, Gabon embarks on one of the most ambitious structural projects in its recent history. Backed by the Belinga iron ore deposit, a new railway […]
Actualité UNESCO joins launch of 27th environment fortnight in Bamako, Mali This 27th edition aims to unite national efforts to strengthen community awareness on preserving natural resources and promoting sustainable environmental practices. UNESCO / Dramane […]
Over 400 former Boko Haram captives freed in Nigeria handed to authorities © Audu Marte, AFP – A woman freed after being abducted in Nigeria by the jihadist group Boko Haram is handed over to […]