The summer transfer window has swung open, and Real Madrid is already making headlines. The club recently finalized deals for Marc Cucurella and Ibrahima Konaté, but the future of Aurélien Tchouaméni remains…
Deadly attack in Niger’s Ayorou leaves two dead, one kidnapped
The Tillabéri region has once again witnessed armed violence. On Friday, 12 June 2026, around 7 a.m., the village of Goungo Koré in the Ayorou commune was targeted by an assault carried…
Niger’s general tiani revokes activist mayra’s citizenship
Niger’s military leader, General Abdourahamane Tiani, has signed a decree formally stripping activist Mariama Djibrine, widely known as “Mayra,” of her Nigerien nationality. The decision follows a period of heightened tensions between…
Rwanda president paul kagame in Lomé to expand african single aviation market
On June 15, 2026, Rwandan President Paul Kagame embarked on a pivotal working visit to Lomé, far exceeding the usual diplomatic formalities. This trip is a calculated move with profound implications for…
Chad validates key AMGT strategy documents for N’Djamena’s growth
Chad validates key AMGT strategy documents for N’Djamena’s growth A high-level workshop in N’Djamena has approved strategic documents for the Municipal Agency of Major Works, marking a turning point for urban development…
Ousmane Sonko reignites debate over ‘odious debt’ concept in Senegal
Ousmane Sonko, president of Senegal’s National Assembly, has rekindled discussion of the country’s public debt burden, suggesting that some obligations inherited from the previous administration could potentially be classified under the legal…
Ousmane Sonko cautious on 2029 presidential candidacy
When asked whether he would run for president in 2029 regardless of circumstances, the leader of Pastef, Ousmane Sonko, remained cautious. He replied that discussing a candidacy is still very premature. “I…
The Branco-Sonko alliance: a friendship built on illegal favours
For several days, a controversy defying all reason has persisted. It stems from a letter written by Juan Branco, lawyer, essayist, and legal representative of Kemi Seba, addressed to Ousmane Sonko, then…
Sénégal: Sonko says party bodies will decide on faye’s possible exclusion
The ongoing rift between the Pastef party and President Bassirou Diomaye Faye continues to dominate Senegal’s political scene. As some party activists call for the head of state’s expulsion, Ousmane Sonko has…
Niger: Imf set to release nearly 18 billion fcfa
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has announced that it has reached a staff-level agreement with the Nigerien authorities. This paves the way for an imminent disbursement of $26.3 million (approximately 17.8 billion…
Gabon’s parliament takes centre stage in the Fifth Republic
Libreville, 15 June 2026 – This date could become a defining institutional moment for Gabon. For the first time since the adoption of the Fifth Republic’s Constitution, President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema…
Barcola Paris transfer saga: psg’s surprising condition revealed
Paris Saint-Germain’s summer transfer activity is heating up as uncertainties swirl around the future of young talent Bradley Barcola. While the 23-year-old winger remains a key player in Luis Enrique’s squad, his…