Tshisekedi urges restraint in tax enforcement against mining firms in DRC
The President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Félix Tshisekedi, has directed fiscal authorities to curb aggressive tax recovery measures against mining companies, warning that such tactics undermine investor confidence in the sector. The directive follows a cabinet meeting held in Kinshasa, where the Head of State emphasized theContinue Reading
Quartz high purity drives global digital economy from appalachian mines
In the heart of the Appalachian Mountains, nestled 800 meters above sea level, lies a geological treasure that powers the world’s digital economy: the Spruce Pine quartz mine in North Carolina. While quartz is one of the most abundant minerals on Earth—found in sand and countless other formations—it is theContinue Reading
Diomaye Faye condemns Ousmane Sonko’s confrontational stance
Coalition defends leadership amid growing political tensions In a sharply worded statement released on July 13, 2026, the Coalition Diomaye Président condemned the aggressive rhetoric employed by Ousmane Sonko during a recent political gathering in Mbacké. The alliance, which backs President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, accused the National Assembly president ofContinue Reading
Diplomatic talks between Congo and Uganda on eastern DRC security
This week, Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni welcomed Floribert Anzuluni Isiloketshi, the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s Minister of Regional Integration and special envoy of President Félix Tshisekedi, at his Kisozi farm. Their meeting centered on the deteriorating security situation in eastern DRC, as well as regional efforts to restore peaceContinue Reading
Lucas Digne joins PSG in surprising transfer ahead of world cup 2026
A decade after his departure for FC Barcelone, Lucas Digne is set to return to Paris Saint-Germain. The French left-back, currently playing for Aston Villa, has verbally agreed to join the capital club, with the transfer details now making headlines just days before the FIFA World Cup 2026 semifinals. TheContinue Reading
Wagner mercenaries turn to opioid trafficking in africa for funding
The shadow of Evgueni Prigojine still looms over Africa, three years after his demise. Reports indicate that the networks he established in the continent remain operational, with former Wagner Group fighters adapting their strategies to sustain their operations. Among the most alarming revelations is the alleged involvement of these ex-mercenariesContinue Reading
Togo retirement reform unifies public and private sector pensions
Togolese workers who have split their careers between public and private sectors will benefit from a long-awaited reform. The Retirement Fund of Togo (CRT) and the National Social Security Fund (CNSS) have launched a coordinated pension liquidation mechanism, simplifying retirement procedures and ensuring all contribution years are recognized. Unified careerContinue Reading
Violent clashes erupt in anéfis as Mali’s military faces heavy losses
The battle for control over northern Mali has reached a new peak of intensity following fierce fighting in the strategic town of Anéfis, located roughly 100 kilometers south of Kidal. In a televised address aired on national television, Mali’s Chief of Army Staff, General Jean Élysée Dao, confirmed a devastatingContinue Reading
Senegal’s political crisis escalates as sonko threatens to topple government
Tensions between Senegal’s National Assembly President Ousmane Sonko and President Bassirou Diomaye Faye have reached a critical juncture. During a high-profile gathering in Touba on Sunday, July 12, Sonko delivered a bold warning: he would push for the government’s dismissal as many times as needed to protect national interests. ThisContinue Reading
Kiev dismisses Moscow’s claims of m23 support in the drc
The accusations first surfaced in Bujumbura, where Russian Foreign Minister Sergueï Lavrov alleged that Ukraine was among the external backers of the AFC/M23 rebellion. This insurgent group currently occupies significant territories across the North and South Kivu provinces in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. Kiev’s response was swift andContinue Reading
Why Serie A’s heart checks are stricter than other European leagues
Why Anan Khalaili’s move to Inter Milan collapsed: the strict heart checks of Serie A The Union Saint-Gilloise midfielder failed his medical exams in Milan. Here’s why Serie A’s cardiac protocols are tougher than elsewhere in Europe. July 13, 2026 The transfer of Union Saint-Gilloise’s Anan Khalaili to Inter MilanContinue Reading
Sonko criticizes africa’s football struggles after 2026 world cup exits
Ousmane Sonko, President of the National Assembly, has delivered a candid assessment of Africa’s football performance in the 2026 World Cup, highlighting critical structural weaknesses that hindered the continent’s progress. The political leader and founder of Pastef/Les Patriotes pointed out that while the expansion of the tournament allowed more AfricanContinue Reading