Political grouping in Côte d’Ivoire applauds government’s electoral reform move
Abidjan, June 30, 2026 – The Groupement Alliance des Ivoiriens pour la démocratie (AID) and the Union des masses populaires pour la paix (UMPP) have praised the government’s decision to undertake a reform of electoral governance, stating that it reflects a genuine willingness to address concerns voiced by political actorsContinue Reading
Ebola containment measures block Kinshasa protests ahead of Félix Tshisekedi opposition rally
Ebola containment measures block Kinshasa protests ahead of Félix Tshisekedi opposition rally The Democratic Republic of the Congo’s government has imposed a ban on large gatherings in Kinshasa and three other provinces as part of efforts to curb the spread of the Ebola virus. This move comes just days beforeContinue Reading
PSG face competition from Manchester United for Mateus Fernandes transfer
After securing their second consecutive Champions League title, PSG are gearing up for a busy summer transfer window. The Parisian club aims to rejuvenate Luis Enrique’s squad and has been pursuing several targets, including 21-year-old Portuguese midfielder Mateus Fernandes. However, a Premier League heavyweight has emerged as the frontrunner forContinue Reading
Gabon’s engineers take center stage in water and electricity crisis
politics Gabon’s engineers take center stage in water and electricity crisis By Editor-in-Chief june 30, 2026 210 no comment Libreville, Tuesday, June 30, 2026 – For years, Gabon’s water and electricity crisis has been framed in terms of its consequences: endless blackouts, water shortages, rolling power cuts, and public frustration.Continue Reading
Chinese buses in Senegal: a good deal if local jobs follow
“Senegalese authorities should use EU development funds to buy Chinese buses if it benefits Senegalese workers,” said Udo Bullmann, a prominent socialist MEP. A European tender worth over €300 million for buses and infrastructure in Dakar, Senegal’s capital, has stirred controversy. The project appears headed toward a Chinese state-linked firmContinue Reading
Gabon and Togo deepen constitutional court partnership for shared progress
The constitutional courts of Gabon and Togo are strengthening their collaboration, with plans to combine resources and exchange practical knowledge. The heads of these two high courts, Dieudonné Aba’a Owono and Professor Djobo-Babakane Coulibaley, established the foundation for this cooperation yesterday at the Constitution Palace in Libreville, after the TogoleseContinue Reading
Bénin: taxi-moto drivers in Kétou now required to wear uniforms
In Kétou, motorcycle taxi operators will soon be required to work in uniform. The local government has launched a registration drive ahead of this reform, which is intended to enhance safety, improve driver identification, and bring better organisation to urban transport. The decision covers all six districts of the municipalityContinue Reading
Psg confirm first major summer transfer: gonçalo ramos joins ac milan
After much anticipation, Paris Saint-Germain has officially announced their first big move of the summer transfer window. Portuguese striker Gonçalo Ramos is leaving the capital club after three seasons, signing with AC Milan until 2031. This summer, PSG is set for several squad changes. Manager Luis Enrique wants to rejuvenateContinue Reading
In N’Djamena, student Léa sells cassava to fund her school fees during break
For many students, the school holidays are far from a time of total rest. It is an opportunity to learn a real-life lesson on the ground. In N’Djamena, Léa, a tenth-grade student living in the Kilwiti neighbourhood, has chosen to sell cassava. With a basin balanced on her head, sheContinue Reading
Over 1,000 compliance and risk officers to gather in Lomé in july 2026
In a globalised economy where trust has become the most valuable currency, Africa is accelerating its regulatory transformation. The Togolese capital will host the third edition of the “Meeting of Compliance and Risk Officers” on 8 and 9 July 2026. This event, now firmly established in the calendar of theContinue Reading
President faye’s move: Senegal’s constitutional reform heads to referendum
President Bassirou Diomaye Faye of Senegal has declared his intention to put the proposed constitutional amendment to a national referendum, contingent on its approval by the National Assembly. This significant reform, championed by the parliamentary majority, aims to redistribute authority among state institutions and curtail certain presidential powers. The decisionContinue Reading
Sonara’s 700-billion-franc bluff: is Paul Biya being misled?
Seven years after the devastating fire at Sonara, the company’s CEO stepped before the global media on 29 June 2026 to announce the refinery’s rebirth. Many were expecting at least a memorandum of understanding with a financial partner. Instead, the declaration came after a meeting of four ministers who assessedContinue Reading