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Malian journalist jailed after criticising junta at media forum Chahana Takiou, publisher of the biweekly newspaper ’22 September’, was placed in detention on Monday after being summoned by the cybercrime …
Malian journalist jailed after criticising junta at media forum Read More
Algeria continues its acts of solidarity toward African countries in need. On Monday in N’Djamena, Prime Minister Sifi Ghrieb, alongside Chad’s Prime Minister and head of government Allamaye Halina, presided …
Algeria launches 40mw solidarity power plant in Chad after Niger inauguration Read More
The bust of a transnational drug trafficking ring in Niger’s Zinder has exposed the alarming sophistication of narcotics networks exploiting West Africa’s commercial corridors. On 5 June 2026, the regional …
Niger cracks down on cocaine hidden in second-hand clothes in Zinder Read More
In a striking display of pragmatic cooperation, military surgeons from Burkina Faso recently concluded a high-level exchange program with the United States National Guard in Washington D.C. The two-day session, …
Burkina Faso shifts back to western medical training amid Russia partnership tensions Read More
Morocco strengthens UN peacekeeping commitment in Rabat meeting Nasser Bourita, Morocco’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccans Residing Abroad, hosted Jean-Pierre Lacroix, the UN Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations, …
Morocco strengthens un peacekeeping commitment in Rabat meeting Read More
Côte d’Ivoire now counts over 400,000 mobile money service points, according to the Agency for the Promotion of Financial Inclusion – 300 times more than the number of ATMs. Ivorians …
Cash shortage hits mobile money agents in Côte d’Ivoire Read More
A tense courtroom drama unfolded at the N’Djamena Court of Appeals on Monday, June 8, as a man stood trial for allegedly selling the same plot of land to multiple …
Land fraud case shakes N’Djamena court as seller faces multiple charges Read More
The African Union’s Commissioner for Economic Development, Tourism, Trade, Industry, and Mines, Francisca Tatchouop Belobe, has praised Morocco’s remarkable achievements under the leadership of His Majesty King Mohammed VI during …
African Union official commends Morocco’s economic progress under King Mohammed VI Read More
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 …
Mali journalists face judicial intimidation as press freedom crumbles Read More
Mbombela, South Africa – June 8, 2026 – Police in Mpumalanga province have confirmed the arrest of a man suspected of brutally assaulting his grandmother in the Nkomazi municipality. The …
Man arrested in Mpumalanga after filmed assault of grandmother over pension money Read More
The Cameroun Senate is fully ready for the opening of its June 2026 ordinary session scheduled for tomorrow, 9 June 2026. Demonstrating administrative thoroughness, the Senate Secretary General, Mr. Gustave …
Yaoundé: Cameroun senate session begins after final inspections Read More
In a significant diplomatic development, Léonard She Okitundu, former Vice Prime Minister and Foreign Affairs Minister, alongside his political party, the Parti Social-Démocrate Vert (PSDV), has publicly endorsed the stance …
Demands for rwandan troop withdrawal from drc gain support from she okitundu and psdv Read More