Yamoussoukro — The Bioban project, dedicated to converting agricultural waste into biogas and organic fertilizers, has clinched top honors at Côte d’Ivoire’s national circular economy hackathon. Held from June 17 to 19, 2026, at the Institut national polytechnique Félix Houphouët-Boigny (INP-HB), the competition was organized by the institution’s central incubator with technical support from GIZ. […]
Month: June 2026
Burkina Faso’s economic narrative under captain Ibrahim Traoré
The ascension of Captain Ibrahim Traoré as Burkina Faso’s leader has positioned him as a prominent figure in Africa’s sovereignist movement. Through aggressive public relations campaigns and an extensive online presence, government officials are vigorously promoting the notion of a robust economic recovery underway in the country. This narrative is amplified by a network of […]
Togo: Marguerite Gnakadé’s prolonged detention highlights political repression
In Togo, the case of Marguerite Gnakadé has emerged as a poignant illustration of the political tensions gripping the nation. A former Minister of Defense from 2020 to 2022—making her the first woman to hold this position—she has been detained for 277 days following her vocal criticism of President Faure Gnassingbé’s administration and her call […]
Jihadist group claims responsibility for Niamey airport attack
The Jihadist Movement for the Sahel (JNIM) has publicly claimed responsibility for the recent assault on Niamey International Airport in Niger. The attack, which occurred late last week, targeted security forces and infrastructure, leaving several casualties and raising regional security concerns. Attack details and aftermath According to local authorities, the assault involved coordinated gunfire and […]
Gabon strengthens military capabilities amidst regional security threats
Politics Gabon strengthens military capabilities amidst regional security threats By Editor-in-Chief June 22, 2026 138 No comment Libreville, June 22, 2026 — In response to escalating security challenges across the Gulf of Guinea and the rapid evolution of modern conflicts, Gabon has taken a decisive step toward modernizing its defense capabilities. This move follows a […]
Cameroun sdf appoints louis marie kakdeu to lead election prep commission
Politics Cameroon SDF names Louis Marie Kakdeu to helm election preparation commission The second vice-president of the Social Democratic Front has been tapped to lead the party’s electoral readiness drive ahead of key 2027 polls. Armand Djaleu |June 22, 2026|2 min read AAA Follow Cameroon politics on Google Summarize Listen Comment Social Democratic Front restructures […]
Gabon faces growing pressure over SEEG’s 1 trillion cfa investment failure
Politics Gabon: growing scrutiny over SEEG’s 1 trillion cfa investment and service failures Editorial staff June 22, 2026 139 No comments Libreville, June 22, 2026 — Gabon’s water and electricity crisis has escalated to an unprecedented political level. For the first time since the transition began, the Union Démocratique des Bâtisseurs (UDB), the party founded […]
Juventus transfer saga: kolo muani’s move in question amid amoruso’s vocal support for vlahovic
Randal Kolo Muani’s future at Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) is uncertain after a challenging season on loan at Tottenham, with the club reportedly set to release the forward. Meanwhile, Juventus has emerged as the frontrunner to sign the French striker, but not everyone within the club’s inner circle is convinced. Former Juventus striker Nicola Amoruso has […]
Benin and Niger move closer to reopening shared border
Benin and Niger move closer to reopening shared border Editorial Team Monday, June 22, 2026 Set Yahoo as your preferred source to view our articles on Google. Bilateral talks between Benin and Niger are advancing toward the potential reopening of their shared border, following high-level diplomatic engagement. This progress comes after Benin’s newly elected President […]
Mali joins global summit to shape the future of higher education
The future of higher education took center stage on June 6, 2026, at the Global Summit on the Future of Higher Education, hosted at the Southern University of Science and Technology (SUSTech) in Shenzhen, China. Among the key participants was Mali, represented by Dr. Mamadou Koumaré, Rector of the University of Social Sciences and Management […]
Cameroun launches energy accounting to boost sustainable development
Yaoundé, June 22, 2026 – The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA), through its Central Africa sub-regional office and the African Centre for Statistics, is providing technical support to Cameroon to develop its first-ever energy accounts. This initiative is being carried out in collaboration with Cameroon’s National Institute of Statistics (INS) and the World […]
PSG set to battle liverpool for world cup revelation yan diomande
The Paris Saint-Germain are gearing up for a major shake-up in their squad this summer transfer window, with manager Luis Enrique taking a personal interest in the acquisition of a young Ivorian sensation. The club’s hierarchy has entered a high-stakes negotiation with Liverpool to secure the signature of Yan Diomandé, a 19-year-old winger currently plying […]