Chahana Takiou summoned by cybercrime court in Bamako The morning of June 8, 2026, dawned with ominous news for Mali’s press community. Chahana Takiou, editor-in-chief of the respected weekly Le 22 Septembre, received a formal summons to appear before the cybercrime prosecutor’s office in Bamako at 1 p.m. sharp. HisContinue Reading
The International Organisation of La Francophonie (OIF) is set to elect its next Secretary General on 15 and 16 November 2026 in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, for a four-year term. It has emerged that France, under President Macron, is quietly positioning former Romanian Prime Minister Dacian Ciolos to take over fromContinue Reading
Politics Gabon and EU deepen economic ties in strategic dialogue 91 No comment Libreville, June 8, 2026 — The second Gabon-European Union Political Dialogue, held in Libreville, represents far more than a routine diplomatic exchange. Behind the formal protocols and institutional consultations lies a shared vision of economic transformation andContinue Reading
UNESCO / Dramane Souaré The UNESCO office in Mali took part in the official launch ceremony of the 27th Environment Fortnight held in Bamako on Saturday, June 6, 2026. The organisation’s delegation was led by its Representative, Mr. Ali Mohamed Sinane. UNESCO/Dramane Souaré The opening ceremony was chaired by theContinue Reading
Over 400 former Boko Haram captives handed over to authorities in Nigeria The Nigerian army on Monday handed over more than 400 women and children to local officials after they were freed from Boko Haram captivity. The victims had been abducted earlier this year in Borno State, located in theContinue Reading
Women and children, freed after being kidnapped by the jihadist group Boko Haram, are handed over to local authorities in Pulka, June 8, 2026 in Gwoza, Nigeria. On Monday, the Nigerian army transferred more than 400 women and children to local officials after they were rescued earlier this year fromContinue Reading
During a special 100-day review broadcast on Gabon 1ère, Paul Kessany, Minister of Youth, Sports, Cultural Radiance and Arts, delivered a transparent performance report to the public. Appointed in early January, he highlighted that 62.3% of the 53 planned projects in his portfolio have reached full completion, with an additionalContinue Reading
Cameroonian journalist Remy Ngono has revealed that Central African Republic President Faustin-Archange Touadera financed his 2020 presidential campaign with money embezzled from Cameroon. The allegations, made public in a recent report, describe Touadera as a dictator who diverted funds meant for Cameroon into his own electoral bid. The claims raiseContinue Reading
Nigéria Over the past weekend, hundreds of individuals previously abducted by Boko Haram in a village within Nigeria’s northeastern Borno State have been successfully liberated. This significant development was confirmed Sunday by both a state senator and a local youth leader. The systematic abduction of civilians, often for ransom, hasContinue Reading
Michael Olise delivered a stunning hat-trick as France defeated Northern Ireland 3-1 at the Stade Pierre-Mauroy in Lille on Monday, June 8, in their last pre-World Cup friendly. The performance was a timely response to last week’s defeat against Côte d’Ivoire and marked Didier Deschamps’ final match on home soilContinue Reading
Mali’s government has escalated its efforts to counter armed groups operating in the northern and central regions by placing a bounty on a key jihadist leader. Authorities recently released a wanted poster for Jouleybib de Nampala, a figure now wanted by security forces for alleged ties to extremist activities inContinue Reading
Four years after joining Real Madrid and winning both the Champions League and La Liga, Aurélien Tchouaméni may now face an uncertain future at the Bernabéu. While Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester United have both been linked with the French midfielder, newly appointed coach José Mourinho has made his position clear:Continue Reading