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Month: June 2026
Drc court of auditors renews criticism of tshisekedi’s governance
Reading time: 4 minutes. The Democratic Republic of the Congo’s Court of Auditors has once again taken aim at President Félix Tshisekedi’s administration, this time in connection with the Société des Minière de Kilo moto (Sokimo). The decision underscores persistent concerns over transparency and financial management within the highest levels of government. The court’s latest […]
Université de Lomé and Creighton University forge strategic partnership
Université de Lomé (UL) is expanding its global reach. On Friday, June 5, 2026, the institution signed a framework cooperation agreement with Creighton University, a Jesuit university located in Omaha, Nebraska, United States. The agreement was signed by Professor Kossivi Hounaké, president of Université de Lomé, and Reverend Father Daniel Hendrickson, president of Creighton University. […]
Mali’s 20-million-euro Orion drone: a costly mismatch for asymmetric warfare
In its drive to strengthen aerial capabilities, Bamako has taken delivery of a Russian-made Orion reconnaissance and attack drone. While transition authorities celebrate this as another step toward reclaiming territory, the single, highly expensive acquisition raises sharp questions among military experts. Between technical unsuitability for asymmetric warfare and the potential financial drain, the real impact […]
Algeria launches 40-megawatt power plant project in N’Djamena to ease Chad’s electricity deficit
Algeria officially inaugurated a new power plant project in N’Djamena on Monday, June 8, marking a significant step to boost electricity supply in Chad. The groundbreaking ceremony was attended by Algerian Prime Minister Sifi Ghrieb and Chad’s Prime Minister Allamaye Halina, highlighting the strong bilateral ties between the two nations. This 40-megawatt facility, a gift […]
Ludovic Megne Ndong takes helm of Gabon’s railway regulatory authority
The new chair of Gabon’s Autorité de régulation des transports ferroviaires (ARTF) officially assumed his duties following a handover ceremony held in Owendo, succeeding François Banga Eboumi. Former Housing Minister Ludovic Megne Ndong now leads the regulatory council, tasked with supporting the implementation of the latest strategic directions set for the institution. He specifically stated […]
Un backs Togo’s mediation push for lasting peace in eastern DRC
Faure Gnassingbé et James Swan On Monday, June 8, 2026, in Lomé, Togolese Council President Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé, who serves as the African Union mediator, welcomed United Nations Special Representative for the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and MONUSCO head James Swan, alongside UN Special Envoy for the Great Lakes Region Huang Xia. According […]
Morocco reaffirms support for Libya’s political process
Morocco has once again expressed its firm commitment to a political resolution for the crisis in Libya, stated its ambassador before the African Union Peace and Security Council (AU PSC) on Tuesday. Speaking during an AU PSC session focused on Libya, Mohamed Arrouchi, Morocco’s permanent representative to the African Union and the United Nations Economic […]
From coverage to care: Franck Nguema demands CNAMGS reform
Former youth and sports minister Franck Nguema has called for a fundamental reform of the National Health Insurance and Social Guarantee Fund (CNAMGS) during a press conference held on 8 June 2026 in Akanda. Reacting to debates triggered by the World Health Organization’s 2025 report, he stressed that the real issue is not whether CNAMGS […]
Morocco pushes skhirat deal as key to Libya’s political resolution
Morocco advocates Skhirat agreement as pivotal for Libya’s political future During a high-level session at the African Union’s Peace and Security Council, Morocco’s top diplomat underscored the Kingdom’s unwavering commitment to a negotiated solution for Libya’s prolonged crisis. The Moroccan delegation, led by Ambassador Mohamed Arrouchi, highlighted the Kingdom’s long-standing mediation efforts, tracing back to […]
Morocco’s political money: from discreet funding to direct access to mandates
How public life tests democratic ethics. The shift in Morocco’s political practices raises valid concerns about democracy’s future. What once took the form of secret financial backing for election campaigns—often denounced without systematic proof—now appears in a new guise: business figures, their relatives, or spouses winning elected office directly. This trend, noted by several analysts, […]
Crisis in eastern drc: un envoys meet Faure Gnassingbé in Lomé
On Monday, 8 June 2026, Council President Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé welcomed two senior United Nations officials to Lomé to discuss the ongoing crisis in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). James Swan, the UN secretary-general’s special representative for the DRC and head of MONUSCO, was accompanied by Huang Xia, the UN special envoy for the […]