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The PK5 district of Bangui has been engulfed in a massive open-air robbery operation, creating widespread chaos throughout the area. Russian mercenaries are directly implicated in these disruptive activities, which have significantly impacted the daily lives and security of residents in this vital commercial zone. These foreign combatants are observed to be actively participating in […]
The legality of Wagner in the Central African Republic: a direct challenge to Ambassador Bikantov Ambassador Bikantov, your logic falters. Wagner operates without legal standing, yet it kills, tortures, and plunders. By your definition, sir, is this legal or illegal? In a February 2026 interview, Russian Ambassador Alexandre Bikantov proudly spoke of […]
Burkina Faso severs diplomatic relations with France, AES now fully aligned against Paris On Friday, June 26, 2026, Burkina Faso announced the immediate severance of diplomatic ties with France. Ouagadougou framed this move as an exercise of national sovereignty, reflecting the severe erosion of bilateral relations. With this decision, Burkina Faso now aligns with Mali […]
Responding to the ongoing constitutional reform debate during a press conference by the Diomaye Président coalition, minister Abdourahmane Diouf stated that no one can destabilise Senegal as long as Bassirou Diomaye Faye remains at the helm of the country. He recalled that the head of state had, since 2024, provided guarantees regarding the preservation of […]
Algerian Minister of Hydrocarbons, Mohamed Arkab, recently engaged in a significant videoconference with Niger’s Minister of Petroleum, Hamadou Tini, to explore avenues for advancing bilateral collaboration within the vital hydrocarbon sector. The high-level discussions, attended by key officials from both ministries, focused on the latest activities undertaken by Algeria’s national oil company, Sonatrach, in the […]
JeunesInternational In front of an impressive audience of scientific, cultural and diplomatic figures, Brayan Yebga Miyogog, a former student of the African Institute of Informatics of Cameroon (IAI-Cameroun) / Paul Biya Technological Excellence Centre, solemnly received the “African Student Excellence Prize” (PEEA) from the association of the same name, led by Géraude Akakpo, on 27 […]
For over two years, Burkinabè authorities have consistently intensified their anti-France rhetoric. Under the leadership of Captain Ibrahim Traoré, Paris is frequently portrayed as a vestige of a colonial past from which Burkina Faso is determined to break free. Actions like the expulsion of French forces, a strong denunciation of Western influence, and an overt […]
Breaking News Société: Ituri : deux finalistes de l’Examen d’État meurent dans un accident sur l’axe Bunia-Kasenyi ⠀ ⠀ Politique: Marche du 8 juillet : l’A.Ch de Jean-Marc Kabund défend le régime d’information et promet une manifestation « pacifique et sans armes » ⠀ ⠀ Sécurité: Sanctions américaines contre une raffinerie d’or rwandaise et un réseau […]
Politics Mustapha Ngouana: “Cameroon is in paralysis, running on autopilot” Mustapha Ngouana paints a stark picture of a nation where commitments fade into empty declarations. Speaking on the live debate platform “Right of Reply,” he highlights a pattern of broken promises that has become the norm in Cameroon. Alexandre L. |June 28, 2026|2 min read […]
Precisely one year ago, on June 26, 2025, Togo was profoundly shaken by one of the most tragic incidents during a period of widespread national demonstrations. On that somber day, Jacques Koami Koutoglo, a young adolescent merely 15 years old, tragically lost his life under circumstances that continue to ignite public indignation and demand answers. […]
After winning the Champions League for the second year running, Paris Saint-Germain is aiming to refresh its squad. The Ligue 1 champions have explored several transfer targets, including Portuguese international Mateus Fernandes. However, the 21-year-old attacking midfielder is also being tracked by major Premier League clubs and has recently received several approaches. Mateus Fernandes wants […]