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Following its second consecutive Champions League triumph, Paris Saint-Germain is bracing for a dynamic transfer window. Several players are poised to depart this summer, including Kang-In Lee. Atlético Madrid has reportedly expressed interest in the 25-year-old talent, with a crucial marketing factor potentially facilitating his move to the Spanish capital. Paris Saint-Germain is undoubtedly anticipating […]
Paris Saint-Germain anticipates a bustling summer in the transfer market. Following their impressive second consecutive UEFA Champions League triumph, the capital club aims to rejuvenate Luis Enrique’s squad. Among the promising talents linked with a move is Mateus Fernandes. However, Parisian officials might find themselves outmaneuvered by a formidable Premier League contender for the highly-rated […]
At the opening of the second ordinary session of the Senate this Tuesday in Yaoundé, the upper house president, Aboubakary Abdoulaye, urged the Cameroonian government to step up the fight against sexual violence targeting children and femicides, which he described as increasingly alarming. The Senate president, also Lamido of Rey Bouba, called on authorities for […]
Gabon Poste’s General Manager, Alfred Ikaka Bobe, has announced the launch of a digital tool designed to help Poste savings customers confirm their inclusion in the official creditor list following the liquidation of PostBank SA, a subsidiary of Gabon Poste that collapsed in 2017. This new online verification application allows depositors to check their names […]
Morocco’s shift toward a circular textile economy could attract $1.9 billion in private investment and generate more than 30,000 jobs, according to a new study. The analysis highlights the kingdom’s potential to become a regional hub for sustainable garment production, driven by waste recycling, lower environmental impact, and growing European demand for traceable clothing. A […]
The warming of relations between Cotonou and the countries of the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) continues. On Tuesday, June 9, Bénin’s president Romuald Wadagni travelled to Bamako for a meeting with Malian head of state Assimi Goïta. This visit is part of a regional tour that began shortly after his inauguration. After stops in […]
Burkina Faso junte tightens grip: two muslim groups suspended after outspoken imam’s arrest The authorities in Burkina Faso have taken decisive action by suspending two prominent Muslim associations for a period of three months. This move follows a wave of tension triggered by the recent detention of a highly influential Islamic cleric, Mohamad Ishaq Kindo. […]
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation, and Moroccans Residing Abroad in Rabat recently hosted the official inauguration ceremony for the fifth phase of the Morocco–Council of Europe Neighborhood Partnership, covering the period from 2026 to 2029. This significant gathering brought together key representatives from Moroccan government departments and institutions involved in the partnership, alongside […]
Au Royaume Morocco and council of europe unveil new neighborhood partnership in Rabat This new framework for cooperation aims to consolidate progress and enhance shared initiatives across several strategic domains for the 2026-2029 period. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation, and Moroccans Residing Abroad in Rabat recently hosted the formal launch ceremony for the […]
PoliticsDemocratic Republic of the Congo Drc churches split over constitutional reform proposal Staff Reporter 2026-06-099 June 2026 President Félix Tshisekedi’s push for constitutional change has created a rift among faith communities. Revival churches back the initiative, while the Catholic Church urges caution and preservation of democratic gains. https://p.dw.com/p/5F6G0 The proposed constitutional overhaul championed by the […]
In a landmark gathering held in Libreville, high-ranking officials from the Gabon government and the European Union convened to strengthen their strategic partnership. The dialogue, co-chaired by Hermann Immongault, Vice-President of Gabon’s government, and Cécile Abadie, the EU Ambassador to Gabon, brought together key decision-makers to explore critical areas of mutual interest. The discussions centered […]
The founder of the Afrikajom Center think tank, Alioune Tine, shared his perspective on Senegal’s political landscape. He dismissed the notion of a rift between Ousmane Sonko and President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, but highlighted a lack of alignment between them. In his view, the Pastef leader made a strategic mistake by pursuing the position of […]