obituary Mourning in Cameroon: passing of ‘Maman Kamto’ Cameroon is in mourning following the loss of a prominent opposition figure, widely known as ‘Maman Kamto’, who passed away on Monday 22 June 2026 after suffering a third stroke in recent months. Armand Djaleu |23 June 2026|2 minutes read AAA FollowContinue Reading
8,394 Rwandan refugees voluntarily repatriated from DRC, 10,000 target set for 2026 In a significant milestone for regional cooperation, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Rwanda, and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) have announced that 8,394 Rwandan refugees have been voluntarily repatriated from the DRC sinceContinue Reading
The Minister of Security, Mahamadou Sana, acting on instructions from President Ibrahim Traoré, conducted an evaluation mission in the Nayala province on Sunday. The visit aimed to assess security developments, boost morale among deployed forces, and gather insights directly from local communities. Key objectives of the assessment The minister’s itineraryContinue Reading
The Kingdom of Morocco has secured nine critical leadership positions within key organs of the African Union (AU), reinforcing its strategic influence in continental governance. These appointments span critical areas such as institutional reforms, migration governance, financial sustainability, environmental challenges, and economic integration—positions that will shape the future direction ofContinue Reading
The Togolese authorities have suffered a significant blow following a ruling from the ECOWAS Court of Justice. The magistrates determined that the constitutional amendment passed in March 2024 contravened democratic principles and the constitutional order, dealing a severe blow to the government’s narrative of compliance with republican norms. This decisionContinue Reading
Romain Gras Senior journalist specializing in DRC and Great Lakes politics Stanis Bujakera Tshiamala DRC political analyst and editor M23 conflict João Lourenço Joseph Kabila Félix Tshisekedi Behind the diplomatic curtain: Angola’s role in DRC’s crisis In early January 2026, the relationship between the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)Continue Reading
Cotonou hosts landmark education reform workshop This week, Cotonou has become the epicenter of Benin’s most ambitious education transformation yet. From June 22 to 26, 2026, the Azalaï hotel is hosting a pivotal workshop focused on developing a new National Curriculum Framework. Spearheaded by Minister Armand Kuyema Natta, this initiativeContinue Reading
The transfer saga involving Julian Alvarez has reignited with the Argentine striker’s latest remarks following Argentina’s 2-0 victory over Austria in the 2026 World Cup group stage. The 26-year-old openly expressed his desire to join Atlético de Madrid, reigniting speculation about his future and prompting a strong response from theContinue Reading
Senegal’s political landscape is experiencing a period of significant upheaval as President Bassirou Diomaye Faye announces a major government reshuffle, effectively sidelining former Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko. The move, which follows a two-year partnership between the two leaders, has sent shockwaves through the nation’s capital, Dakar. The president’s decision toContinue Reading
Escalating Violence in Eastern DRC Spurs SADC to Urge Strict Compliance with Doha and Washington Accords M23 rebels in Kibumba Security Tuesday, June 23, 2026 – 07:56 The Southern African Development Community (SADC), led by Malawi’s Vice President Enoch Kamzingeni Chihana, convened an extraordinary virtual summit of the Troika onContinue Reading
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) has convened an extraordinary virtual summit of its Organ on Politics, Defence and Security Cooperation, chaired by Malawi’s Second Vice President Enoch Kamzingeni Chihana, representing President Arthur Peter Mutharika. During the June 22 meeting, regional leaders examined pressing security and political developments, with particularContinue Reading
The long-awaited departure of Leonardo Balerdi from Olympique de Marseille (OM) is taking a costly turn, with the club’s financial plans collapsing under unexpected circumstances. While the Argentine defender’s exit was already agreed upon behind closed doors, a stunning turn of events has exposed a staggering shortfall in Marseille’s transferContinue Reading