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Sylvia Bongo Ondimba, the wife of former Gabonese President Ali Bongo, is currently under suspicion for allegedly transferring millions of francs into a Geneva bank. These transactions are reportedly connected to the misappropriation of public funds. Authorities in Geneva are actively investigating the spouse of Gabon’s former head of state. Swiss judicial proceedings, initiated in […]
To mark the 105th anniversary of the Chinese Communist Party (PCC), the Chinese Embassy in Gabon recently hosted a significant press conference. This event offered crucial insights into the PCC’s remarkable evolution and its pivotal role on the global stage. Chinese diplomats detailed the party’s historical path, showcasing its profound impact on the nation’s destiny. […]
Mondial 2026 – Echec des Lions, problèmes à la FSF… : Ousmane Sonko s’en mêle The premature elimination of Sénégal from the 2026 World Cup has sparked significant questions regarding the operational oversight of the Senegalese Football Federation (FSF). Deputy El Hadji Guèye has put forward a proposal for a parliamentary audit mission, seeking to […]
The Ebola Epidemic in the DRC Continues to Spread More than 500 people have died from the ongoing Ebola epidemic in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), according to the latest data from the Congolese Ministry of Health. As of today, there are 1,561 confirmed cases, including 506 deaths, and 253 people have been declared […]
7 juillet 2026 Auteur : Agnelo Agnade Diabolisation de la société PHC : Un maître-chanteur recruté ! Partager FacebookXWhatsAppLinkedinEmail Imprimer Il se prévaut journaliste alors qu’il n’est qu’un animateur télé. Sa spécialité c’est le chantage. Pratique qu’il utilise à sa télévision et sur les réseaux sociaux pour soutirer de l’argent à de personnalités politiques et à des […]
Les djihadistes du JNIM, liés à Al-Qaïda, et les séparatistes touaregs du Front de libération de l’Azawad ont lancé, samedi, des attaques coordonnées pour prendre le contrôle d’un camp stratégique situé dans le nord du Mali. By Martin Ngu — Politics and National Security
PARIS, 7 juillet 2026 — C’est une étape charnière pour la décentralisation togolaise. Le lundi 6 juillet 2026, au siège de l’Association internationale des maires francophones (AIMF), à Paris, Frédéric Vallier, délégué général de l’organisation, et ses équipes ont reçu une délégation de haut niveau des collectivités territoriales du Togo. Au-delà de la diplomatie d’usage, […]
Senegal’s constitutional evolution: what the reform entails To view this content, please enable JavaScript or try a different browser. Understanding Senegal’s proposed constitutional changes The legislative body in Senegal has officially passed the proposed constitutional amendment, a significant initiative spearheaded by Pastef. Yet, this pivotal legislative journey has not reached its conclusion. The President of […]
Sénégal: résultats «alarmants» d’une étude sur la qualité de l’eau en sachet RFI mar. 7 juillet 2026 à 11:14 AM UTC Ajoutez Yahoo comme source préférée pour voir nos articles sur Google. Avec notre correspondante à Dakar, Léa-Lisa Westerhoff Entre les mois d’août et de septembre 2018, quatre chercheurs de l’université Cheikh-Anta-Diop de Dakar ont […]
The Government of Burkina Faso has enacted stringent measures against the dissemination of so-called poverty porn, a practice that exploits human suffering for digital engagement or financial gain. This legislative move marks a decisive shift in how distress is portrayed in public discourse, prioritizing human dignity over sensationalism. Ethical concerns fuel government crackdown The proliferation […]
The unfolding Cameroon fake decree scandal, widely recognized as the Baboke affair, has cast a spotlight on the integrity of official communications within the nation. Central to this controversy is Johann Sitchom, who was taken into custody following his attempts to broadcast documents that were falsely presented as presidential decrees through the national television broadcaster, […]
In the latest wave of violence, Burkina Faso has paid a heavy toll: at least fifty soldiers and members of the Volunteers for the Defense of the Homeland (VDP) were killed in coordinated terrorist attacks. While such figures may seem to paint a grim picture of unrelenting defeat, the reality on the ground is far […]