The Diori Hamani International Airport in Niamey was struck by a terrorist assault on the morning of Thursday, 18 June 2026. The attack, claimed by the Group for Support of Islam and…
Author: Martin Ngu
Journalist
Gabon’s place in Africa’s new economic landscape
Libreville — Africa has entered a new chapter of its economic story. For decades fragmented by colonial-era borders, the continent is now striving to build the world’s largest integrated market by number…
Haut-uele governor’s office denies alleged connivance with rebel leader corneille nangaa
Following a recent report that raised questions about security in Isiro and possible links between Governor Jean Bakomito and rebel leader Corneille Nangaa, the Haut-Uele governorate’s communications cell (Cellcom) issued a swift…
DRC: CENCO condemns police and Force du progrès over opposition protest crackdown
At the close of its extraordinary session on Saturday, June 20 in Kinshasa, the National Episcopal Conference of Congo (CENCO) condemned what it described as a joint effort between the national police…
Sié Frédéric Kambou wins special Galian prize for health report
The 29th edition of the Galian Awards once again celebrated journalistic excellence in Burkina Faso, held on Friday, 19 June 2026 in Ouagadougou. Among the winners of this prestigious competition was Sié…
Burkina Faso: the gap between fiscal slogans and international loans
In Baku, Minister Aboubakar Nacanabo recently signed a new financing agreement with the International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC). This financial injection—covering fuel, cereals, fertilizers, and support for small and medium enterprises—is…
Chad and France explore new security cooperation at eurosatory defence fair
At the Eurosatory international defence and security exhibition, Chad’s Minister of Armies, Veterans and War Victims, General Issakha Malloua Djamouss, held talks with his French counterpart, Minister of the Armies Catherine Vautrin….
Bénin-Niger talks in Cotonou signal diplomatic thaw
A concrete sign of dialogue resumption This Friday, June 19, 2026, the runway at Cotonou’s international airport hosted a diplomatic move long awaited by West African diplomatic missions. The arrival of the…
Catholic church in drc cautions against constitutional overhaul, cites balkanisation threat
Mgr Donatien Nshole, secrétaire général de la Cenco In a strong statement, the National Episcopal Conference of Congo (CENCO) condemns any attempt to alter the constitution of 18 February 2006. According to…
Ousmane Sonko case: the hidden implications of the Constitutional Council’s verdict
The Constitutional Council’s decision on Ousmane Sonko’s reinstatement to the National Assembly has sparked intense criticism and debate within Senegal’s legal circles. This ruling, which may signal a shift in jurisprudence, raises…
Turkey knocked out of 2026 world cup after 1-0 loss to Paraguay
Just days after a dominant defeat against Australia, Turkey suffered another narrow loss, this time 0-1 to Paraguay. The Turkish side conceded an early goal and, despite playing with a man advantage…
Brazil cruise past Haiti 3-0 but second-half fade raises questions
When Brazil won the World Cup in the United States in 1994, ending a 24-year drought, head coach Carlos Alberto Parreira faced criticism for his team’s dull play, especially in the final…