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For nearly a week, the high plateaus of Fizi and Mwenga in South Kivu have been the scene of brutal warfare. The Twirwaneho group, operating alongside the AFC-M23 alliance, reports a decisive breakthrough against the Forces armées de la République démocratique du Congo (FARDC), which is supported by the Force de défense nationale du Burundi […]
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The legislative pace at the Palais Léon-Mba reached an unprecedented level this Saturday, June 20, 2026. Under the leadership of the institution’s president, Michel Régis Onanga M. Ndiaye, the National Assembly convened for a marathon plenary session to evaluate an extensive list of legislative texts. With several government ministers present to defend their respective portfolios, […]
The Association of Young Traders of Burkina Faso held a national meeting on Saturday, June 20, 2026, in Ouagadougou, under the theme “From Words to Action: Building a Strong Patriotic Economy in Burkina Faso.” This initiative aimed to create a framework for exchanges among trade actors to identify sector challenges and explore solutions to enhance […]
Alioune Sarr, president of the Alliance for Senegal (APS), recently completed a European tour that took him from Paris to Massy and Creil, where he engaged with the Senegalese diaspora to promote a new vision linking territories, diaspora, and sovereignty. During the tour, Mr. Sarr personally visited Senegalese communities in their homes and gathering spots, […]
From Soweto to Lomé: infanticide as a political shield The African continent observed the Day of the African Child on June 16. This year’s theme centered on universal access to water, sanitation, and hygiene—a day that typically features high-level summits and pledges for a better future. In Togo, representatives of the ruling administration will likely […]
The developments of spring 2026 represent more than a tactical defeat; they signal the collapse of the political framework established by the Mali military administration since 2021. While the leadership maintains a defiant posture, it is clear that without the intervention of Russian Africa Corps mercenaries, the regime in Bamako would have likely crumbled long […]
The fight for Minembwe has evolved beyond a simple clash between rival armed groups. It now stands as a key symbol of the power struggle unfolding in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), pitting government forces backed by Burundi and the Wazalendo militias against the Twirwaneho and AFC/M23 rebel movements, which Kinshasa accuses of […]
Bénin and Niger are speeding up the normalization of their relations, which have been strained since the junta took power in Niamey in July 2023. The visit of new Bénin president Romuald Wadagni to the Nigerien capital on June 2 revived the easing of tensions. On Saturday, June 20, joint expert committees met in Cotonou […]
A true battle unfolded at a festive Toronto stadium on Saturday as Côte d’Ivoire and Germany delivered a high-intensity contest. The two sides exchanged blows, but it was Germany who secured their second win in two matches right at the death, thanks to a strike from Deniz Undav—who had earlier equalised—making it 2-1 in the […]
The Gabon has assumed the presidency of the African and Malagasy Council for Higher Education (Cames), an intergovernmental organisation uniting nineteen French-speaking African nations plus the Indian Ocean region. This leadership role places Libreville at the heart of a system responsible for standardising diplomas, assessing teaching staff and researchers, and safeguarding academic quality across francophone […]
On the sidelines of the Future Investment Initiative (FII) Europe 2026 summit, Council President Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé held discussions on Thursday, June 18, with Yasir ben Othman Al-Rumayyan, governor of Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) and chairman of the Future Investment Initiative Institute’s board. This meeting is part of ongoing efforts to strengthen economic […]