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Nairobi (Kenya), 8 june 2026 – A major diplomatic and sports incident has emerged on the sidelines of the football World Cup preparations. Somali international referee Omar Artan, officially appointed …
Somalia’s top referee Omar Artan denied US entry for World Cup Read More
With the launch of construction on the future deep-water port at Kobé-Kobé, Gabon has initiated one of the most ambitious infrastructure projects in its recent history. Linked to the Belinga …
Gabon’s kobé-kobé port project: a giant leap beyond oil Read More
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 …
Unesco Mali joins launch of 27th environment fortnight in Bamako Read More
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 …
Over 400 former Boko Haram captives handed over to authorities in Nigeria Read More
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 …
Over 400 former Boko Haram captives returned to authorities in Nigeria after rescue Read More
Invited on Gabon 1ère’s regular “100-day review” programme, the Minister of Youth, Sports, Cultural Outreach and the Arts, Paul Kessany, calmly took part in this democratic accountability exercise. Appointed on …
Gabon culture and sports minister Paul Kessany achieves 62.3% of goals Read More
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 …
Gabon: Paul Kessany’s cultural and sports reforms hit 62.3% milestone Read More
The Minister of Public Service, Labour and Social Dialogue has announced the launch of an internal and external competitive entrance examination for the National School of Administration (ENA) for cycles …
Togo opens ENA entrance exam for cycles II and III with 110 seats Read More
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 …
Cameroonian journalist reveals Touadera used embezzled funds for 2020 campaign Read More
The Local Development Committee (CLD) convened on Friday, June 5, 2026, in Lomé to review the partnership between Togo and France regarding sustainable and solidarity investment. It also defined the …
Togo and France deepen ties with €395 million investment and new 2026-2028 roadmap Read More
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 …
Hundreds of boko haram captives regain freedom in Nigeria Read More
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 …
Michael olise hat-trick powers France past northern ireland in final world cup warm-up Read More