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The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and Morocco are strengthening their cooperation on several key priorities related to human rights, health, and gender equality, with a strong focus on field interventions and support for public policies. This was highlighted by Alfonso Barragues, deputy director of the UNFPA liaison office, on Tuesday 23 June in Geneva, […]
With just one week to go before a major political shake‑up, the time for bargaining is over in Gabon. The June 27, 2026 deadline for compliance with the country’s new political party law is fast approaching, and most formations say they have met the conditions. Yet the gap between declared intent and administrative reality remains […]
For several weeks, the future of Bradley Barcola has been a hot topic at PSG, where the former Lyon winger is reportedly unhappy with his role as a luxury substitute in big matches. With Liverpool showing strong interest, a resolution is expected soon as Barcola’s contract runs until 2028 — if he doesn’t extend, a […]
Deputies of the Bénin National Assembly will gather on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at the Palais des Gouverneurs in Porto-Novo for a plenary session covering several major topics. The agenda includes a budget orientation debate, a proposed amendment to the law on the Mediator of the Republic, and the appointment of parliamentary representatives to various […]
Football enthusiast since childhood, becoming a sports journalist was an obvious path. Hugo later discovered a love for the NBA, before exploring other horizons like Formula 1 and the NFL. While Paris Saint-Germain were reported among the clubs interested in Yan Diomande, they may now need to explore other options. The Ivory Coast international has […]
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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 Nigerian army announced the liberation of more than 47 people, mostly women and children, who were held captive by the Islamic State in West Africa Province (ISWAP). The successful rescue operation was part of an intensified ground and air offensive targeting jihadist strongholds in the Kangarwa area of Borno State, near the Lake Chad […]
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 […]