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Algerian Minister of Hydrocarbons, Mohamed Arkab, recently engaged in a significant videoconference with Niger’s Minister of Petroleum, Hamadou Tini, to explore avenues for advancing bilateral collaboration within the vital hydrocarbon sector. The high-level discussions, attended by key officials from both ministries, focused on the latest activities undertaken by Algeria’s national oil company, Sonatrach, in the […]
JeunesInternational In front of an impressive audience of scientific, cultural and diplomatic figures, Brayan Yebga Miyogog, a former student of the African Institute of Informatics of Cameroon (IAI-Cameroun) / Paul Biya Technological Excellence Centre, solemnly received the “African Student Excellence Prize” (PEEA) from the association of the same name, led by Géraude Akakpo, on 27 […]
For over two years, Burkinabè authorities have consistently intensified their anti-France rhetoric. Under the leadership of Captain Ibrahim Traoré, Paris is frequently portrayed as a vestige of a colonial past from which Burkina Faso is determined to break free. Actions like the expulsion of French forces, a strong denunciation of Western influence, and an overt […]
Breaking News Société: Ituri : deux finalistes de l’Examen d’État meurent dans un accident sur l’axe Bunia-Kasenyi ⠀ ⠀ Politique: Marche du 8 juillet : l’A.Ch de Jean-Marc Kabund défend le régime d’information et promet une manifestation « pacifique et sans armes » ⠀ ⠀ Sécurité: Sanctions américaines contre une raffinerie d’or rwandaise et un réseau […]
Politics Mustapha Ngouana: “Cameroon is in paralysis, running on autopilot” Mustapha Ngouana paints a stark picture of a nation where commitments fade into empty declarations. Speaking on the live debate platform “Right of Reply,” he highlights a pattern of broken promises that has become the norm in Cameroon. Alexandre L. |June 28, 2026|2 min read […]
Precisely one year ago, on June 26, 2025, Togo was profoundly shaken by one of the most tragic incidents during a period of widespread national demonstrations. On that somber day, Jacques Koami Koutoglo, a young adolescent merely 15 years old, tragically lost his life under circumstances that continue to ignite public indignation and demand answers. […]
After winning the Champions League for the second year running, Paris Saint-Germain is aiming to refresh its squad. The Ligue 1 champions have explored several transfer targets, including Portuguese international Mateus Fernandes. However, the 21-year-old attacking midfielder is also being tracked by major Premier League clubs and has recently received several approaches. Mateus Fernandes wants […]
The upcoming weeks promise significant activity for Paris Saint-Germain in the transfer market. While the capital club is reportedly finalizing Gonçalo Ramos’s departure, a potential move for Kang-In Lee could also gain momentum. This particular transfer saga has reportedly been reignited following South Korea’s exit from the 2026 World Cup. The transfer window is shaping […]
Austria’s national team coach, Ralf Rangnick, vehemently dismissed any suggestions of a pre-arranged outcome following his side’s thrilling 3-3 draw against Algeria in their final World Cup group stage encounter. The dramatic result saw both nations secure their passage to the knockout round of 16. Rangnick pointed to the breathtaking sequence of two rapid-fire goals […]
For several months, underlying tensions had been escalating between France and Burkina Faso. On June 26, Ouagadougou definitively articulated its stance regarding the former colonial power, announcing the immediate severance of diplomatic relations with Paris. This significant development in Burkina Faso France relations grants France a one-week deadline to shutter its chancellery. The decision, part […]
All eyes are currently fixed on the American continent, where the 2026 World Cup is unfolding. Among those closely watching is Medhi Benatia, who recently concluded a turbulent period with Olympique de Marseille and had hoped to secure a promising international talent for the club. It was a compelling narrative. Having come through the Marseille […]