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The Democratic Republic of Congo has filed a lawsuit at the International Court of Justice against Rwanda, accusing it of backing armed groups—especially the AFC-M23 rebellion—in the country’s eastern region. This legal action comes on the eve of the one-year anniversary of the Washington peace accord signed between Kinshasa and Kigali on June 27, 2025. […]
Burkina Faso has officially announced the severance of diplomatic relations with France. The declaration was made by President Ibrahim Traoré on 18 June 2026 in Ouagadougou, signalling a significant shift in the country’s international alignment.
Le Tchad s’envole avec la première édition du Café Drone Le Tchad accueille la première édition du Café Drone, explorant les opportunités des drones civils dans l’agriculture, l’élevage et la gestion environnementale. Des experts discutent des défis réglementaires, de formation et d’intégration. On June 25, 2026, N’Djamena witnessed a landmark event as Tech Africa, Tchad […]
The Société d’énergie et d’eau du Gabon (SEEG) has been divided into two separate entities, yet the nation’s energy difficulties remain largely unresolved. Headquartered in Libreville, the company’s restructuring aims to address long-standing power and water supply issues, but significant challenges persist. Société d’énergie et d’eau du Gabon – SEEG
The LFP’s financial watchdog has revealed the restrictions that both Olympique de Marseille and Olympique Lyonnais must follow for the 2026-2027 Ligue 1 season. Both clubs had been under close scrutiny, and the ruling has finally arrived. On Friday, the DNCG announced the financial constraints for Marseille and Lyon. For the Phocaeans, the National Management […]
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Morocco’s forward-looking approach to migration management, built on principles of solidarity, shared accountability, and respect for human dignity, took centre stage on Thursday in Huelva, Spain. The country’s minister of economic inclusion, small business, employment and skills, Younes Sekkouri, outlined the strategy during a dedicated forum. Speaking at the event titled “Migration Governance and Circular […]
One year ago, a historic peace agreement brokered by former US President Donald Trump aimed to resolve escalating tensions between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Yet, as the anniversary of the deal approaches, questions persist about its long-term impact on regional stability. The accord, signed in early 2026, sought to curb the […]
Bruno Genesio’s move to Olympic Marseille appears imminent, yet a rival Ligue 1 club is actively working behind the scenes to derail the agreement. The transfer, which seemed destined to conclude, has hit unexpected turbulence just as Marseille prepares for its summer preparations. a surprise obstacle in the ligue 1 transfer race Negotiations between the […]
Following a 20-day tour covering all nine provinces of Gabon, Joël Ngoueneni Ndzengouma, founding president of the Party for the 7 Wonders of the Gabonese People (7MP), outlined the outcomes of a mission that went beyond simple community outreach. Through restructuring local branches, recounting active members, and strengthening the Movement Oligui Nguema 100% (MON 100%), […]
The United States has taken decisive action, imposing sanctions on a prominent Rwandan gold refinery and two of its top executives. The accusations center on their alleged involvement in the illicit smuggling of minerals originating from rebel-held territories within the neighboring Democratic Republic of Congo. Officials in Washington asserted that this “network” was actively collaborating […]
Cameroon political theory: Atanga Nji’s ‘imperfect balance’ concept explained in new book A recently published work by Minister Atanga Nji presents a fresh perspective on Cameroon’s political landscape through the lens of his ‘imperfect balance’ theory. Editorial Team AAA Summarize Listen Comment Minister Atanga Nji’s latest work bridges academia and statecraft In his new book […]