Bénin lawmakers approve 2026 rectificative finance law to realign budget

The National Assembly of Bénin passed the 2026 rectificative finance law on Friday, 19 June 2026, with every present and represented deputy voting in favour. The legislation adjusts the state

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The silent earthquake shaking the grand lodge of Gabon

Libreville, Friday 19 June 2026 – For decades, the Grande Loge du Gabon (GLG) cultivated discretion, influence, and the image of an institution capable of weathering political storms without exposing

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Morocco renews pledge to african unity and progress at uneca meeting

During a meeting in Addis Ababa, Morocco’s ambassador and permanent representative to the African Union and the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA), Mohamed Arrouchi, sat down with UNECA

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Burundi reaffirms unwavering support for Morocco over Sahara

Burundi reaffirms unwavering support for Morocco over Sahara Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita met with Burundian counterpart Edouard Bizimana in Rabat. On Friday, 19 June 2026, Burundi reiterated its “constant and

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Bénin condemns Niamey attack, pledges support to Niger

The government of Bénin has expressed its solidarity with the people of Niger following the attacks that occurred near the Diori-Hamani international airport in Niamey on Thursday, 18 June 2026.

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Jose makila: tshisekedi, not kabila, responsible for m23’s return to Kinshasa

Les rebelles du M23 à Bukavu le 20 février 2025 During a recent live Space discussion hosted by journalist Stanis Bujakera Tshiamala, prominent opposition figure and former Vice-Prime Minister José

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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,

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Arsenal 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,

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Perenco 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

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FDR 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

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Africa 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”

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Sonko 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

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