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The highly anticipated opening match of the 2026-2027 LaLiga season between Celta Vigo and Osasuna faces an unexpected hurdle, with the game’s future hanging in the balance due to a fungal outbreak on Balaídos’ pitch. Inspectors from LaLiga are set to assess the damage within 24 hours to determine whether the fixture can proceed as […]
Spain’s top-flight football league has announced the postponement of the highly anticipated Celta Vigo vs Osasuna fixture, originally scheduled for this Sunday at 21:30 during the opening weekend of the LaLiga season. The decision follows an urgent inspection of Balaídos stadium’s pitch, revealing severe fungal damage that rendered the playing surface unsafe for professional football. […]
Mbankomo workshop explores tax reforms to curb tobacco harm and fund health systems The three-day gathering in Mbankomo wasn’t about bricks, mortar or medicines. Instead, it brought together policymakers, health officials, economists and civil society to examine a single lever with outsized impact: tobacco taxation. The core question driving the discussions was clear—how can fiscal […]
diplomatic thaw between Mali and Algeria could reshape Sahel security The diplomatic ties between Bamako and Algiers hit rock bottom in April 2025 when an Algerian drone was shot down over Malian airspace. Algiers accused Mali of violating its sovereignty, a claim promptly dismissed by Malian authorities. In response, Mali sealed its borders and airspace […]
Morocco pledges urgent measures to address rising migration flows into Ceuta Morocco intensifies border security amid Ceuta migrant challenges As tensions rise at the Ceuta border crossing, Moroccan authorities have announced comprehensive measures to manage the escalating migrant situation. The move comes as humanitarian groups report increased arrivals of individuals seeking entry into the Spanish […]
Politics Keith Heffern nominated as US ambassador to Gabon: what this means for Libreville Editorial team August 13, 2026 116 No comment Libreville, August 13, 2026 — The selection of Keith Heffern as the next United States ambassador to Gabon signals a strategic shift in Washington’s African diplomacy under President Donald Trump. On August 7, […]
Modern facilities to strengthen regional anti-money laundering efforts Abidjan, August 12, 2026 – This Wednesday, Minister of Economy, Finance and Budget Adama Coulibaly officially inaugurated and handed over the keys to the new headquarters of the Intergovernmental Action Group against Money Laundering in West Africa (GIABA) in Abidjan’s Deux-Plateaux district. A milestone for regional financial […]
Morocco maintains stance on Ceuta amid rising tensions with Spain A former Spanish ambassador warns that Madrid underestimates the strategic leverage of Rabat Politics Morocco’s long-standing territorial claims over Spain’s North African enclaves, Ceuta and Melilla, have once again taken center stage following the unprecedented arrival of over 72,000 migrants in Ceuta late last month. […]
Lomé is rapidly emerging as one of West Africa’s leading tech hubs, thanks to a surge in digital transformation and bold initiatives like Campus 42 and the Data Lab. These programs are making cutting-edge training in web development, software engineering, data science, and artificial intelligence not only accessible but entirely free or low-cost. Whether you’re […]
Major-General Hippolyte Ebaka has emerged as Cameroon’s most influential military figure following his recent appointment. The strategic shift in leadership comes at a critical time for the country’s defense and security apparatus, marking a new era in how the nation safeguards its sovereignty. Who is Major-General Hippolyte Ebaka? With decades of experience in Cameroon’s armed […]
In a landmark ruling, the Senegalese judiciary has sided with the Délégation générale à la promotion des pôles urbains (DGPU) in its legal standoff with Atos, one of Europe’s leading digital services providers. The Dakar High Commercial Court delivered a verdict that extends far beyond the courtroom, reinforcing the authority of public institutions in enforcing […]
Since the political transition that began in August 2023, the Burkinabè construction giant Ebomaf has become Gabon’s top public contract recipient. In less than three years, the company founded by businessman Mahamadou Bonkoungou has secured over 700 billion FCFA in government projects—a volume rarely matched by any single foreign operator in the country. The portfolio […]