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Goma, 23 June 2026 – In the Democratic Republic of Congo, the National Episcopal Conference of Congo (CENCO) has issued a strong warning against any political initiative that could pave the way for a third term for President Félix Tshisekedi. Meeting in extraordinary plenary assembly from 18 to 20 June, the Catholic bishops released a […]
The text adopted by the US Senate is far more limited than some headlines suggest and does not automatically turn Morocco into a future US military base in Africa. In recent hours, several media outlets presented a Senate initiative as though Washington had decided to make Morocco the great US military platform for Africa and […]
In June 2026, congolese footballer Cédric Bakambu was seen holding a sign that read “Maîtrisable”. This word has become a powerful slogan among supporters of the Léopards, the national team of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. But behind this simple chant lies a much more complex story, linked to a political trial that has […]
Niger has officially initiated its withdrawal from the International Criminal Court (ICC), a move that aligns with the broader shift in policy undertaken by the military authorities since they assumed power in July 2023. By taking this step, Niamey asserts its commitment to safeguarding national sovereignty and challenges the operations of an institution that has […]
After several weeks of anticipation, candidates for the 2026 Certificat d’Études Primaires (CEP) will learn their fate this Friday. The deliberation is set for 10:30 am, involving the 286,995 students who sat for the exams across Bénin. The official launch of the examination this year took place at the Gbofoly public primary school in the […]
Le cardinal Parolin le 23 juin à Rabat. Vatican Pietro Parolin Maroc Saint-Siège église islam foi Cardinal Parolin urges faith and civic duty as keys to social renewal in Rabat Speaking on Tuesday 23 June in Rabat as a new honorary member of the Academy of the Kingdom of Morocco, the Secretary of State […]
Libreville, Tuesday 23 June 2026 – The award goes far beyond ceremony. By being raised to the dignity of Grand-Croix of the International Order of Academic Palms of the African and Malagasy Council for Higher Education (CAMES), Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema receives much more than a decorative honour. This recognition, granted on Tuesday in Libreville […]
Longuè Longuè, the Cameroonian singer and activist famously nicknamed “the nation’s madman,” has made his return. This article goes behind the scenes to uncover the circumstances and motivations of his comeback. From private negotiations to public reactions, every detail sheds light on a figure who has long captured attention in Cameroon.
After winning a second consecutive Champions League title with Paris Saint-Germain, several players are reportedly considering new challenges. One such player is Gonçalo Ramos, who has apparently expressed his desire to leave the club to sporting director Luis Campos at the end of the season. On the night of the final in Budapest, many PSG […]
Following his visit to Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Burundian President and current chair of the African Union, Évariste Ndayishimiye, reiterated his country’s commitment to peace and stability in eastern DRC. The region has been plagued by violence from local and foreign armed groups, as well as the security crisis […]
Opening ceremony of the Arab Postal Leaders Forum. Rabat, Tuesday, June 23, 2026.
The detention of Cameroonian influencer Elysée le Sneiper in Côte d’Ivoire has triggered a wave of reactions back home. In a post on Meta, comedian Moustik le Karismatik directly appealed to the government of President Paul Biya. Cameroonian influencer Elysée le Sneiper was apprehended in Côte d’Ivoire on charges of insulting the head of state. […]