Sonara’s 700 billion franc gamble: a bluff aimed at president Paul Biya?

Seven years after the fire that gutted Sonara, its CEO steps up to the microphone and solemnly tells global media that the company is reborn this Monday, 29 June 2026.

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Bénin renews commitment to refugee protection on World Refugee Day 2026

On Saturday, June 20, 2026, the official events for the 2026 World Refugee Day took place at the Maison des Jeunes in Natitingou. The opening ceremony was chaired by Djibril

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Boko Haram abducts school students in Borno state, Nigeria

Dozens of students were taken hostage after Boko Haram fighters stormed a school in Lassa, a town in Borno state, northeastern Nigeria, local sources confirmed. The assault happened early in

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Bénin and EU deepen partnership under global gateway strategy

The European Union and Bénin are taking their partnership to the next level, focusing on economic growth, security, and sustainable development. On 24 June 2026, European Commission President Ursula von

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Gabon faces un corruption review to strengthen governance

Since June 29, Libreville has been hosting the second-cycle evaluation mission of the United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC) implementation review mechanism. For three days, international experts, Gabonese authorities and

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Endeavour mining injects 1710 billion fcfa into Côte d’Ivoire’s economy over five years

Endeavour Mining, the gold producer responsible for more than a quarter of Côte d’Ivoire’s national gold output, officially unveiled its first country impact report for 2021–2025 on Monday, June 29,

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Gabon’s leader chooses dialogue over crisis at SEEG water and electricity company

Libreville – In a rare show of direct engagement, President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema went face-to-face with employees of the Société d’Énergie et d’Eau du Gabon (SEEG) on Monday, opting

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Togo’s perennial struggles: the rainy season underscores calls for political evolution

With each return of the rainy season, a familiar scenario unfolds across Togo. Streets become inundated, neighborhoods are submerged, residences are overtaken by floodwaters, and families are left to contend

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Endeavour Mining’s substantial economic and social impact in Côte d’Ivoire (2021-2025)

Abidjan – Endeavour Mining, a prominent player in the mining sector, has announced a significant financial contribution of 1,710 billion FCFA to Côte d’Ivoire’s economy between 2021 and 2025. This

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Bayern puts end to Real Madrid hopes for Michael Olise

After a trophyless campaign, Real Madrid are determined to strengthen their squad this summer to avoid a repeat of that scenario. Several names have been linked with the Spanish giants,

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Owendo security operations and the silent toll on informal traders

Owendo / The security sweep carried out on the night of June 28, 2026 in Owendo primarily targeted nightlife establishments — bars, maquis, and small shops — which, in this

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Mexico prepares to defend home turf against ecuador in world cup knockout stage

key details for the mexico versus ecuador clash on july 1, 2026 category insight fixture Mexico against Ecuador competition 2026 World Cup kickoff time 8:00 AM Vietnam time, July 1,

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