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On Monday, the 129 members of the National Assembly unanimously endorsed a significant constitutional revision proposal. This initiative, championed by the Pastef movement, aims to bolster the authority of both the Parliament and the Prime Minister, while simultaneously redefining the responsibilities of the President of the Republic. However, critics from the head of state’s coalition […]
Digital violence has become an alarming issue in Chad, particularly for women who dare to speak out. The case of Zouhoura, a 16-year-old student who was kidnapped and sexually assaulted in 2016, highlighted the devastating impact of online abuse after her attackers shared violating images of her across social platforms. A decade later, this scourge […]
Gabon has taken a significant step in public service reform by splitting the management of water and electricity. On June 25, 2026, the Council of Ministers approved two bills establishing the “Gabonaise des Eaux” and “Électricité du Gabon,” both mixed-economy companies dedicated to drinking water and electricity, respectively. By abandoning the integrated model of 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 […]
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 […]
With Gonçalo Ramos’s departure to AC Milan officially announced on Tuesday, more exits are expected from Paris Saint-Germain. Having spent time on loan at Reims and later Braga, Gabriel Moscardo has caught the attention of Espanyol Barcelona. Spanish media have confirmed the interest, with strong indications the move will go through. It is now official: […]
A solemn ceremony took place on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at the Cotonou air base to mark the retirement of air force general Bertin Bada. Military honors, a salute to the flag, and a troop review punctuated the farewell to the highest-ranking officer in the army. The event was attended by the chief of staff […]
On 24 June 2026, traffic resumed on the strategic route linking Bamako to Mourdiah and Nara in central-western Mali after a weeks-long blockade imposed by the JNIM (Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin). More than the reopening itself, the way it happened deserves attention. According to available information, the return to circulation was not achieved through a […]
After more than four decades of an impeccable military career, the first five-star general in Bénin’s history leaves active service. A portrait of a man of duty whose integrity during republican crises forged his legend, but whose journey remains forever marked by the personal tragedy of 7 December 2025. Forty-three years. Nearly half a century […]
Cardinal Fridolin Ambongo has painted a grim picture of the situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Speaking to the faithful gathered at Notre-Dame du Congo Cathedral, the Archbishop of Kinshasa condemned the ongoing insecurity, armed conflicts, the presence of foreign forces on Congolese soil, widespread poverty, and the resurgence of the Ebola epidemic. Given […]
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On 30 June 2026, Cameroon’s Minister of Transport, Jean Ernest Masséna Ngallè Bibéhè, met with the directors of the National Printing Office and Impact Palmarès R&D to assess technological solutions for bolstering the security of administrative documents and transport certificates. The Ministry of Transport continues its push to modernise and secure administrative paperwork. To that […]