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Cameroon-Chad railway: N’Djamena rejects route imposed by Yaoundé
Hailed as one of the flagship projects for economic integration in Central Africa, the future railway linking Cameroon to Chad is already facing its first political turbulence. On 4 June,
Read MoreArsenal kick off 2026/27 Premier League season against Coventry City
Arsenal kick off 2026/27 Premier League season against Coventry City On Saturday, newly promoted Hull City face a tough opening test against Senne Lammens’ Manchester United. Everton host Crystal Palace,
Read MorePerenco corruption probe: Gabon oil giant under scrutiny in Paris
One of the most influential players in Africa’s energy sector now finds itself embroiled in a judicial storm whose consequences could extend well beyond French borders. The Franco-British group Perenco
Read MoreFDR seeks broad front after constitutional council ruling on Sonko
The Front for the Defense of Democracy and the Republic (FDR) has called for the formation of a broad front against the current administration following the Constitutional Council’s decision on
Read MoreAfrica hits 50 million new electricity connections as Gabon joins mission 300 push
Libreville — Africa has reached a pivotal milestone in its drive for universal electricity access. More than 50 million people across 40 countries are now connected under the “Mission 300”
Read MoreSonko affair: Constitutional Council took ‘convenient escape’ by declaring incompetence, says magistrate
The Constitutional Council: from boldness to avoidance On 15 February 2024, Senegal’s Constitutional Council surprised many with its audacity. Faced with a major institutional crisis, it fully assumed its role
Read MoreAfrican Development Bank shapes new strategy for Burkina Faso up to 2031
The African Development Bank Group is refining its roadmap in Burkina Faso. A delegation led by Lamin Barrow, the bank’s director general for West Africa, conducted a mission in Ouagadougou
Read MoreBénin destroys 95 kg of cocaine and major drug haul at Ouidah incineration
Bénin’s commitment to fighting organised crime took a significant step forward on Thursday, 18 June 2026, in Ahozon, a locality in the commune of Ouidah. The National Agency for the
Read MoreAimé Boji: eastern DRC residents will never renounce their national identity
Individuals detained by AFC/M23 rebels in Goma Sécurité Aimé Boji Sangara, speaker of the National Assembly, commended the resilience of communities affected by armed conflicts in eastern Democratic Republic of
Read MoreCôte d’Ivoire takes decisive step toward professionalising domestic work
The Ivorian government has reaffirmed its commitment to professionalising and formalising domestic work, a vital sector for the national economy and the daily lives of many households. Speaking on behalf
Read MoreBénin lawmakers to review two bills on Friday
Bénin Bénin lawmakers to review two bills on Friday Members of Bénin’s 10th legislature are set to convene this Friday at the Palais des Gouverneurs for a plenary session focused
Read MoreBurkina Faso parliament to examine new religious freedom legislation
The Legislative Assembly of the People (ALP) is scheduled to deliberate this Saturday, June 20, 2026, on a pivotal bill concerning religious freedom. This legislative step follows the draft’s approval
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