football Champions League Mjällby makes Champions League debut history with commanding 3-0 victory Sweden’s 2026 champions Mjällby made an unforgettable European debut, dominating Gibraltar’s Lincoln Red Imps 3-0 in the first leg of their Champions League second qualifying round at Strandvallen. A dream start to European competition. Mjällby, fresh fromContinue Reading
Six local leaders of the Democratic Party of Côte d’Ivoire (PDCI-RDA) walked free on a recent Monday, ending nine months behind bars. The Antiterrorism Chamber in Abidjan ordered their release following a prolonged judicial review. Their lawyer, Me Ange Rodrigue Dadjé, confirmed the development and shared the news with theContinue Reading
The detention of Aba Oumar in the Central African Republic has drawn sharp attention after reports emerged of his alleged abduction by Russian mercenaries near the KM5 district of Bangui. Sources within judicial circles confirm that the prominent figure is now being held at the headquarters of the Specialized CriminalContinue Reading
Côte d’Ivoire’s JOURIE 2026 kicks off with digital education transformation focus Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire — The 2026 edition of the Open Days for Research and Innovation in Education (JOURIE) launched today at the École Nationale Supérieure de Statistique et d’Économie Appliquée (ENSEA) in Abidjan. Organized by the Ministry of NationalContinue Reading
Une audience judiciaire sous haute tension mystique Un silence pesant s’est installé dans la salle du tribunal de Bamako lors de la comparution d’un accusé hors norme. Dans le cadre d’un procès visant des militaires et civils soupçonnés de vouloir renverser la junte au pouvoir, l’arrivée d’un féticheur a transforméContinue Reading
The new term of the Economic and Social Council (CES) in Benin is set to take shape this Wednesday, July 22, 2026. Insider sources indicate that Conrad Gbaguidi, the outgoing president of the institution, is the leading candidate for the position of first vice-president—a role that would also grant himContinue Reading
Diplomacy Kazakhstan and Morocco forge strategic trade partnership The Kazakhstan government is seeking to establish direct trade channels with Morocco to secure premium-quality goods from the North African nation. 21 July 2026 at 15:26 During a high-level meeting in Rabat, Kazakhstan’s Deputy Foreign Minister Alibek Kuantyrov emphasized the strategic partnershipContinue Reading
Tabrichat ambush exposes brutal reality of Mali’s northern conflict On July 18, a joint military convoy comprising Mali’s Armed Forces (FAMa) and Russian Africa Corps paramilitaries fell victim to one of the deadliest ambushes in northern Mali in recent years. Near the remote settlement of Tabrichat, between Gao and Kidal,Continue Reading
pilot accidentally announces wrong world cup winner to flight passengers A misplaced joke during a live match left passengers in disbelief Passengers aboard a flight during the 2026 World Cup final between Spain and Argentina experienced an unforgettable, albeit tense, moment when the pilot mistakenly announced Argentina as the winner.Continue Reading
Gabon’s president Brice Oligui Nguema arrives in France for key state visit Laetitia Lago Dregnounou Gabon’s transitional president Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema has landed in France for a three-day state visit, marking his second official trip abroad since assuming office. The high-profile mission aims to deepen bilateral ties between LibrevilleContinue Reading
Dakar has fully activated its diplomatic machinery to champion the candidacy of former President Macky Sall for the position of United Nations Secretary-General. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed this strategic shift on July 20, 2026, just three days after the former leader met with his successor, President Bassirou DiomayeContinue Reading
African politics Gabon: Oligui Nguema’s state visit to France marks new diplomatic chapter By Chief Editor July 21, 2026 84 No comment Paris, July 21, 2026 – Diplomatic protocol speaks volumes. When a nation grants its highest honors to a visiting foreign leader, the gesture transcends mere symbolism. It signalsContinue Reading