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A significant diplomatic and legal gathering unfolded at the Presidential Palace in Libreville on Tuesday, June 30, 2026. Head of State Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema hosted Professor Djobo-Babakane Coulibaley, the esteemed president of Togo’s Constitutional Court. This high-level meeting, which also included Dieudonné Aba’a Owono, president of Gabon’s Constitutional Court, marks a pivotal moment in […]
The atmosphere at the Hôtel de Ville of Libreville suggests a steady return to institutional normalcy. During an ordinary session held in the Jean-Félix Lassy hall, municipal councillors gathered to scrutinize and adopt the administrative and management accounts for the 2025 fiscal year. This meeting, attended by the Governor of Estuaire province, Marie-Françoise Dikoumba, marks […]
Breaking News Santé: Ebola : deux morts dont un policier dans l’attaque d’un centre de traitement à Nia-Nia (Ituri), des patients en fuite ⠀ ⠀ Sécurité: Est de la RDC : un remaniement de l’AFC/M23 en vue avec un changement de nom, Kabila pressenti pour un rôle de premier plan selon le rapport du groupe d’experts […]
While Morocco has seen significant improvements over the last twenty years, the issue of child labor continues to be a major concern. Although the number of minors engaged in economic activities has dropped by more than 80% since 1999, the practice persists, particularly within informal markets and hazardous environments. The Economic, Social and Environmental Council […]
eastern DRC crisis: Rwanda’s military support to M23 rebels persists, UN report reveals The ongoing conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has taken a new turn with fresh revelations from a United Nations expert panel. According to their latest findings, the Alliance of the Forces of Change (AFC) and its military wing, the March […]
Bisimwa, Nangaa, Kimbulungu Sécurité Mercredi 1 juillet 2026 – 07:13 A recent comprehensive report from the United Nations Group of Experts, released on June 11, 2026, unequivocally identifies the AFC/M23 as the primary non-state armed group responsible for widespread violations of international humanitarian law across the eastern regions of the Democratic Republic of Congo. The […]
Mexico dominates early to secure knockout stage qualification Mexico has successfully navigated its way into the round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup following a confident performance against Ecuador. The match was effectively decided in the opening half-hour, as the Mexican side surged to a 2-0 lead by the 31st minute of play. With […]
In the heart of Douala, the Wouri-Est constituency has become a fiercely contested electoral prize. No major party in Cameroon is willing to concede this district, given its strategic weight and the intense local political dynamics. Key political figures such as Jean-Michel Nintcheu, Pierre Emmanuel Binyam, and Hervé Emmanuel Nkom are among those locked in […]
The international press finds itself increasingly awestruck, even unnerved, by the dominant performance of Les Bleus in the ongoing World Cup 2026. Following their decisive victory against Sweden in the Round of 16, observers worldwide are describing France’s prowess with phrases like ‘a superiority that is becoming obscene,’ highlighting the team’s commanding presence on the […]
The transfer saga surrounding highly sought-after Ivorian winger Yan Diomandé has intensified recently. Despite strong market interest, particularly from Liverpool, reports indicate Diomandé has reportedly opted to join Paris Saint-Germain. However, RB Leipzig is unequivocally pushing back against any potential move. Following a stellar start to the World Cup, building on his impressive season with […]