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
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
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
Three years after the military junta in Niger forged closer ties with Russia, the country continues to grapple with an escalating jihadist insurgency. Despite the authorities’ stated goal of restoring security through this strategic shift, violent attacks have intensified, inflicting heavy casualties on the nation’s defense and security forces. UnrelentingContinue Reading
The military-led administration in Burkina Faso, which rose to power following the September 2022 coup, has responded to a recent European Parliament resolution condemning human rights violations and restrictions on civil liberties by summoning the European Union’s ambassador for an official reprimand. Analysts argue that a more constructive course wouldContinue 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
Argentine striker Julian Alvarez confirms desire to leave Atlético Madrid After Argentina’s 2-0 World Cup victory over Austria, the 26-year-old forward signals a potential transfer would be best for his career. Julian Alvarez, the Argentine international, has expressed his intention to depart Atlético Madrid following his national team’s World CupContinue Reading
On June 19, 2026, the Dispute Resolution Committee (CRD) of Togo’s Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (ARCOP Togo) delivered a landmark ruling, dismissing all allegations of procedural irregularities surrounding the international tender No. 003/DPI/PRMP/DG/CEET/2026. This tender, part of the Lomé Electricity Network Expansion Project (PEREL PLUS), had faced multiple denunciations questioningContinue Reading
Storm warning in Philadelphia delays France-Iraq World Cup match A severe thunderstorm alert has been issued at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, where the French national team is set to face Iraq in their second World Cup group-stage match tonight. Officials are monitoring the situation closely as the storm frontContinue Reading
The National Institute of Statistics and Demography (INStaD) has completed the rebasing of Benin’s national accounts, adopting 2023 as the new reference year in place of 2015. This statistical overhaul recalculates the country’s 2023 GDP at 14,020.2 billion CFA francs, marking a significant 25.2% increase—a reflection of improved tracking ofContinue Reading