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FC Barcelona has imposed a tight 48-hour timeframe to complete the high-profile acquisition of Manchester City’s midfield maestro, Rodri. The Spanish international has already communicated his firm intention to move to Camp Nou, prompting President Joan Laporta’s direct involvement to secure a deal potentially reaching €80 million. FC Barcelona issues 48-hour ultimatum for Rodri deal […]
Alain Akpadji, the Representative for UNFPA, has officially handed over a fully equipped, medicalized ambulance to the maternity and obstetrics department at Oicha General Referral Hospital. This crucial donation aims to guarantee the swift and free transfer of medical emergencies to appropriate healthcare facilities. This new ambulance will primarily serve pregnant women experiencing complications, survivors […]
Politique Gabon : La bataille des mots gagne les réseaux sociaux As Gabon prepares to mark its 66th year of independence, a surge in public debate has gripped the nation. For several days, institutional leaders, political organizations, civil society groups, and media representatives have been condemning a series of remarks deemed insulting or defamatory, targeting […]
When the announcement came, it followed the familiar ceremonial reserved for acts of national sovereignty: President Assimi Goïta granted a presidential pardon to Yann Vézilier, a French intelligence officer detained in Bamako a year earlier. Condemned last June to a harsh 20-year prison sentence for alleged attempted destabilization, the shadow diplomat was set to return […]
Global health crisis: International Nursing Council demands payment for Ebola frontliners in DR Congo Nursing Council friday 14 august 2026 Set Yahoo as your preferred source to view our articles on Google. The International Council of Nurses (ICN) has urgently called on Congolese authorities to compensate and protect healthcare workers battling Ebola in the Democratic […]
Mercato Borussia Dortmund S. El Mala Cologne Bundesliga Borussia Dortmund has officially concluded its intense pursuit of highly sought-after talent Said El Mala, following FC Cologne’s rejection of a substantial transfer bid exceeding €50 million. The Bundesliga powerhouse has confirmed it will not present an improved offer for the promising young player, as negotiations between […]
Tensions have reached a breaking point in Senegal as a fresh dispute erupts over the management of Bassirou Diomaye Faye‘s inherited assets, pitting the nation’s top leadership against each other. At the center of this political storm is the question of who controls the late president’s estate—a matter now dragging the country’s highest authorities into […]
Absence of Cameroon’s president biya sparks questions over governance For over sixty-five days, Cameroon has been without the visible presence of its president, Paul Biya, who has been in Switzerland since June 7. This prolonged absence marks an unprecedented chapter in the forty-three-year tenure of a leader known for his firm grip on power. The […]
After more than a quarter of a century since the murder of Norbert Zongo, a Burkinabè investigative journalist, and three others, the long-awaited trial in Burkina Faso has hit another roadblock. A newly filed appeal has once again postponed justice for the victims of this high-profile case. The Court of Cassation in Ouagadougou now faces […]
The Direction générale des Contre-Ingérences et de la Sécurité militaire (DGCISM), known locally as the B2, has inaugurated a state-of-the-art annex to strengthen Gabon’s national security framework. On 13 August 2026, President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema presided over the unveiling ceremony in the Bellevue 1 district of Libreville, marking a significant milestone in intelligence and […]
Politics Spain calls for clarifications from Morocco amid rising tensions over Ceuta and Melilla The political storm triggered by Morocco’s Justice Minister Abdellatif Ouahbi’s remarks on Ceuta and Melilla shows no signs of abating in Madrid. His statements, made in late July amid a migrant surge at the northern borders, have reignited a fierce debate […]
Cameroon’s national road 5, a crucial economic artery linking the bustling port city of Douala to Bafoussam and Bamenda in the Northwest Anglophone region, has become a death trap. Years of neglect, relentless heavy traffic, and increasingly erratic rainfall have turned this vital corridor into one of the country’s most dangerous routes. The highway’s rapid […]