Storm warning in Philadelphia delays France-Iraq World Cup match A severe thunderstorm alert has been issued at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, where the French national team is set to face Iraq in their second World Cup group-stage match tonight. Officials are monitoring the situation closely as the storm frontContinue Reading
The National Institute of Statistics and Demography (INStaD) has completed the rebasing of Benin’s national accounts, adopting 2023 as the new reference year in place of 2015. This statistical overhaul recalculates the country’s 2023 GDP at 14,020.2 billion CFA francs, marking a significant 25.2% increase—a reflection of improved tracking ofContinue Reading
File generated on Bishop Fulgence Muteba President, National Episcopal Conference of Congo (Cenco) Congo conflict Referendum Cenco Why Congo’s Bishop Muteba Opposes the Referendum During War The National Episcopal Conference of Congo (Cenco) has taken a clear stance against the proposed constitutional referendum, warning that the timing is disastrous. BishopContinue Reading
After a three-year standoff that saw one of West Africa’s most vital trade routes shut down, Niger and Bénin are edging closer to reopening their shared border. The breakthrough follows two days of high-level talks in Cotonou, where officials from both nations made significant progress on security cooperation, trade facilitation,Continue Reading
The International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) recent mission to Dakar has shed light on Senegal’s evolving debt landscape and fiscal strategies. At the heart of these discussions was President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, who engaged directly with the IMF team led by mission chief Mercedes Vera Martin. The meetings, held in lateContinue Reading
The spotlight shifts to Arlington’s AT&T Stadium this Monday, June 22, 2026, where Amin Mohamed, Egypt’s top football referee, will take center stage in the Argentina vs Austria World Cup clash. The 36-year-old has been selected by FIFA to officiate the high-stakes Round of 16 encounter, marking one of theContinue Reading
On June 22 in New Delhi, Morocco and India broadened their collaborative efforts against terrorism, extending their focus to shadowy financial networks, the exploitation of technology by criminal syndicates, and the intricate ties between transnational organisations and armed groups. This second joint working group meeting on counterterrorism outlined a sharedContinue Reading
After years of strained relations, a joint expert committee has delivered promising insights into the possible reopening of the Benin-Niger border. The findings touch on security protocols, transit regulations, and key legal and economic frameworks. Yet, Niamey has set three uncompromising conditions that must be met before any political ratificationContinue Reading
African Politics Gabon’s pivotal role in reshaping the Francophonie landscape By Editorial Team June 22, 2026 119 No comments Libreville, Monday, June 22, 2026 — The race for leadership of the International Organisation of La Francophonie (OIF) is no longer confined to Paris or Montreal. It is now unfolding inContinue Reading
Society Cameroun dismantles human trafficking network luring youths with fake foreign job offers Posing as legitimate multi-level marketing firms, operators baited job seekers with promises of lucrative overseas employment before ensnaring them in exploitation schemes. The trap was sprung by gendarmerie units in multiple cities. Under the guise of networkContinue Reading
Louis-Paul Motaze’s bid for Cameroon’s vice-presidency gains momentum Amidst Cameroon’s political landscape, whispers of change are growing louder as Louis-Paul Motaze, the country’s Finance Minister, steps into the spotlight for a high-stakes role. Observers note his strategic positioning as he quietly builds support for the vice-presidential position under President PaulContinue Reading
The rapid urbanization trends confirmed by Morocco’s 2024 general population and housing census (RGPH 2024) are reshaping the nation’s electoral landscape. As cities sprawl outward, historic city centers shrink, and rural areas stagnate, the balance of political representation hangs in the balance. With legislative elections set for September 2026, theContinue Reading