Month: August 2026

The historic meeting between Gabon’s President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema and Sierra Leone’s Julius Maada Bio at Freetown’s State House marked a pivotal moment in bilateral relations. The visit, which began on August 2, underscored Gabon’s commitment to deepening ties across West Africa, particularly in the dynamic Libreville-Freetown corridor. This economic zone holds potential as […]

The date of July 19, 2026, will forever be etched in the memory of Ferran Torres and every supporter of La Roja. In a thrilling World Cup final, sixteen years after their initial triumph, Spain once again claimed the global championship, thanks to Torres’s decisive extra-time goal against Argentina, securing a 1-0 victory. Even before […]

Royale Union Saint-Gilloise embarks on its continental campaign this Tuesday in Ostend, facing Norwegian side Bodo/Glimt in the third preliminary round of the 2026/2027 UEFA Champions League. Fresh off their Belgian Supercup victory over Club Brugge, secured through a penalty shootout, Union Saint-Gilloise is set to contest their inaugural European fixture of the 2026/2027 campaign. […]

Morocco firmly rejected on Monday accusations from Spain that it had deliberately enabled the sudden influx of migrants into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta. Rabat attributed the crisis to a Spanish court ruling in July that weakened immediate deportation measures for migrants arriving by sea. A senior Moroccan official stated that Spanish authorities should have […]

Cameroon’s crisis-torn Northwest region is back in the spotlight as opposition leader Joshua Osih intensifies efforts to reclaim control of Bamenda. The Social Democratic Front (SDF) standard-bearer has vowed to restore stability in the area amid escalating tensions. Why Bamenda matters Bamenda, a key economic hub in Cameroon’s Anglophone belt, has long been at the […]

The African Development Bank (AfDB) holds a substantial portfolio in Gabon, valued at $658.6 million. However, its implementation continues to be hampered by persistent delays that neither the authorities in Libreville nor the pan-African lender have managed to resolve effectively. While recent performance indicators show some improvement, a significant gap remains between the financial commitments […]

Addressing the persistent challenge of youth unemployment in Togo, authorities are now adopting a pragmatic strategy: transforming trained individuals into thriving rural entrepreneurs. In Kpomé, located within the Maritime region, fifty young people have successfully completed a crucial phase, receiving essential equipment to immediately launch their agricultural and livestock businesses. This equipment distribution event, held […]

Senegal’s women’s team knocked out of CAN 2026 after stalemate with Morocco The final match of Group A concluded with a goalless draw, ending the Lionesses of Teranga’s campaign prematurely. Morocco secures top spot, Senegal’s hopes dashed The clash at Rabat’s Moulay El Hassan Stadium ended 0-0, sealing the fate of Senegal’s women’s national team […]

Football UEFA Champions League Olympique Lyonnais Lyon’s coach Paulo Fonseca: “believe that nothing is impossible” ahead of clash with Sparta Prague The Portuguese tactician set the tone ahead of Tuesday’s high-stakes UEFA Champions League qualifier against Sparta Prague. With qualification on the line, he emphasized the importance of seizing this opportunity to reach Europe’s elite […]

In 2025, one in five people in the Sahel suffered from hunger, according to the latest global report on food security and nutrition. This alarming trend has been worsening for 15 years, with the region facing unprecedented challenges in accessing adequate food supplies. Humanitarian crisis deepens in northern Mali Fanta Touré Diop, Regional Representative for […]