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In a bold call to action at the Biashara Afrika 2026 forum in Lomé, Togolese President Faure Gnassingbé urged African nations and business leaders to move beyond declarations and turn the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) into tangible benefits for citizens. The three-day forum, co-hosted by Togo’s government and the AfCFTA Secretariat, brought together […]
The chief registrar of the Zemio court in the Central African Republic has vanished without a trace following an alleged abduction by Russian mercenaries operating in the region. Family members have expressed growing alarm as weeks pass with no word on his whereabouts or condition. Local sources confirm the incident occurred near the courthouse in […]
An ongoing operation involving Russian mercenaries and elements of the Central African Armed Forces (FACA) in the Bamingui-Bangoran region has reportedly taken an alarming turn. What was intended as a security deployment in the Ndele area has, according to accounts, transformed into widespread cattle rustling, directly impacting local herders. The unexpected shift in the forces’ […]
FC Nantes condemns pitch invasion by supporters after Toulouse match Football Ligue 1 La Tribune Loire de la Beaujoire, Sunday during the match against Toulouse. Following the pitch invasion by a group of supporters during Sunday’s abandoned match against Toulouse, FC Nantes has issued a strongly worded statement condemning the incidents. The club, now relegated […]
With unmistakable clarity, the message cut through the rhetoric. Opening the third edition of the pan-African forum Biashara Afrika in Lomé, Togolese Prime Minister Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé called on African leaders to shift from political ambition to measurable economic outcomes, urging the continent to translate visions into tangible growth and deeper integration. Lomé has once […]
During a carefully orchestrated three-day visit to Moscow in mid-May, Côte d’Ivoire’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ahoua Don Mello, engaged in high-level discussions that steered clear of the country’s recent political turbulence. The trip, shrouded in discretion, aimed to strengthen bilateral ties while avoiding any direct mention of the ongoing tensions linked to the Patriotic […]
As Burkina Faso finds itself increasingly mired in an unprecedented humanitarian and security crisis, the recent priorities of the transitional government have drawn considerable scrutiny. A palpable chasm appears to have emerged between official communication efforts and the grim realities confronting the nation’s front lines. This juxtaposition presents a striking, arguably unsettling, contrast. On one […]
Following the chaotic scenes that forced officials to abandon the recent Ligue 1 clash between Nantes FC and Toulouse, the spotlight now turns to potential disciplinary measures. Roland Menu, leader of the “Allez Nantes Canaris” supporters’ club, condemns the violence that overshadowed the sport. Chaos on the field: what really happened during the match? Pitch […]
What’s next for Nantes and Toulouse after the Ligue 1 pitch invasion? The chaotic scenes that forced the abrupt end to the Nantes vs Toulouse Ligue 1 match on Sunday, May 17, have set the stage for a decisive ruling from the French Football League’s disciplinary board. With the commission now reviewing the incident, here’s […]
From the sugar loaf pineapple of Allada to premium soybeans from the Ouémé Valley and artisanal honey harvested in the hills, Beninese agricultural products are making a bold entrance on the world stage. This export surge is no accident—it’s the result of a deliberate government strategy under President Patrice Talon to dismantle trade barriers and […]
Chadian political figures Me Bidi Valentin and Bombay Kelo, previously sentenced to an eight-year prison term as members of the former Political Actors’ Consultation Group (GCAP), have been granted provisional release due to pressing health issues. The decision to release them temporarily stems directly from the critical health condition of both individuals, as confirmed by […]
Political storm brews over Ndiaga Seck’s detention: Cheikh Bara Ndiaye fires back The arrest of prominent political figure Ndiaga Seck has ignited heated debates and accusations of politically motivated maneuvering. Cheikh Bara Ndiaye has come to the defense of Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, dismissing allegations in the case as deliberate smear campaigns. Ndiaga Seck, a […]