A concrete sign of dialogue resumption This Friday, June 19, 2026, the runway at Cotonou’s international airport hosted a diplomatic move long awaited by West African diplomatic missions. The arrival of the…
Burkina Faso gold deal with Russia stirs sovereignty concerns
Under the banner of breaking colonial ties and diversifying partnerships, the transitional regime’s strategic and financial decisions in Burkina Faso prompt a critical question: is the nation genuinely achieving independence or merely…
Gabon ambassador in Tunisia details key diplomatic priorities for bilateral ties
In an interview granted to the specialised press service of the Central Directorate of Communication at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Gabon to the Republic of…
Lomé’s shadow over Niamey airport attack
The attack that took place on Thursday, June 18, 2026, has sent shockwaves across West Africa. Just as negotiations for reopening the border between Bénin and Niger were entering a decisive phase,…
Catholic church in drc cautions against constitutional overhaul, cites balkanisation threat
Mgr Donatien Nshole, secrétaire général de la Cenco In a strong statement, the National Episcopal Conference of Congo (CENCO) condemns any attempt to alter the constitution of 18 February 2006. According to…
Dr edouard fonh-gbéi, head of cntig, honoured at african economy builders gala in Abidjan
Dr Edouard Fonh-Gbéi, director general of the National Committee for Remote Sensing and Geographic Information (CNTIG), received an award on Thursday, 18 June 2026, in Abidjan during the African Economy Builders Evening,…
PSG transfer target Mateus Fernandes also wanted by Tottenham and de Zerbi
Paris Saint-Germain have yet to make a signing this summer, but the club is actively exploring several options. One target is West Ham midfielder Mateus Fernandes. However, the Portugal international is also…
Ousmane Sonko case: the hidden implications of the Constitutional Council’s verdict
The Constitutional Council’s decision on Ousmane Sonko’s reinstatement to the National Assembly has sparked intense criticism and debate within Senegal’s legal circles. This ruling, which may signal a shift in jurisprudence, raises…
Burkina Faso allows Mio motorbikes on bike lanes: a debated measure
While some users welcome an innovative measure, others worry about its impact on safety, considering the infrastructure less suitable. “I think it’s a good measure, since traffic itself is regulated by law….
Côte d’Ivoire inaugurates first large-scale cashew shell biochar plant in Africa
On Thursday, 18 June 2026, Ivorian authorities officially opened a biochar production unit in Attinguié, located in the PK 31 industrial zone on the outskirts of Abidjan. Led by the Valency International…
Gabon presents its 2026 energy roadmap at Cape Town forum
Gabon officially unveiled its 2026–2035 energy plan in Cape Town, on the sidelines of the African Energy Forum, one of the continent’s key sector gatherings. The Gabonese delegation, led by Philippe Tonangoye,…
Turkey knocked out of 2026 world cup after 1-0 loss to Paraguay
Just days after a dominant defeat against Australia, Turkey suffered another narrow loss, this time 0-1 to Paraguay. The Turkish side conceded an early goal and, despite playing with a man advantage…