Granit Xhaka close to joining Chelsea in surprise Premier League move
Granit Xhaka is on the verge of a high-profile switch to Chelsea in a development that has taken the football world by surprise. Reports emerging over the weekend confirmed that the Swiss international has reached a personal understanding with the London-based club, with both parties now finalizing the technical details of a potential transfer. The […]
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French navy intercepts sanctioned ship flying fake Cameroon flag
Maritime Security French navy intercepts sanctioned vessel flying illegal Cameroon flag The French Navy has apprehended the Deliver, an oil tanker flying an illegal Cameroon flag, after authorities in Yaoundé imposed sanctions on the vessel. Global Maritime Staff |2 hours ago|2 min read Summary Listen 1Comment illegal flagging and sanctions French naval forces intercepted the […]
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Burkina Faso cuts diplomatic ties with France amid rising tensions
Burkina Faso ends diplomatic relations with France in decisive shift Ouagadougou has severed all diplomatic ties with Paris, marking a dramatic escalation in the ongoing dispute between the two nations. The decision was announced following accusations that France had repeatedly undermined Burkina Faso’s national interests through what officials described as relentless interference. The announcement came […]
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UN warns donors of critical humanitarian funding gap in Democratic Republic of Congo
Critical Humanitarian Funding Gap Threatens Millions in Eastern DRC The humanitarian crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has reached alarming levels, with the United Nations issuing a stark warning to international donors. The Humanitarian Response Plan for 2026, designed to address the escalating needs of millions affected by conflict, remains severely underfunded at […]
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Burkina Faso cuts ties with France amid rising diplomatic tensions
The Burkina Faso government has announced the immediate severance of diplomatic relations with France, escalating a long-standing dispute between the two nations. This bold decision marks a significant turn in the deteriorating relationship between Ouagadougou and its former colonial power. Burkina Faso accuses France of neocolonial interference In an official statement broadcast on national television, […]
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JNIM escalates threats against Niamey residents amid rising insecurity
JNIM’s warning signals a dangerous shift in Niger’s security landscape The capital of Niger is facing an unprecedented security threat as the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM) intensifies its rhetoric, directly targeting residents of Niamey. In a recent video message delivered in Zarma, the group’s spokesperson, Abdulmajid al-Ansari, issued a stark […]
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Psg targets French youngster amid summer transfer talks
Football pundits are already speculating about the upcoming summer transfer window, and the Paris Saint-Germain is setting its sights on reinforcing its squad with at least three additions. Among the targets, a promising Ligue 1 player is drawing attention, with reports suggesting Gonçalo Ramos may soon depart. Meanwhile, club sporting director Luis Campos continues to […]
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Gabon’s Nkok: Africa’s rising industrial model
Economy Gabon’s Nkok: Africa’s rising industrial model Editorial team June 27, 2026 83 No comment Libreville, Saturday, June 27, 2026 – Barely days after presenting his credentials to President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, Chad’s newly appointed Ambassador to Gabon, Zakaria Fadoul Kittir Jr., made a strategic visit to one of Gabon’s most emblematic economic transformations: […]
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Burkina Faso cuts diplomatic ties with France amid rising tensions
The military-led government of Burkina Faso has officially severed all diplomatic relations with France, citing Paris’s failure to honor mutual respect and non-interference commitments. This decisive move was announced by Communications Minister Gilbert Ouedraogo during a broadcast on national television. Relations between Ouagadougou and Paris have steadily deteriorated since Captain Ibrahim Traoré seized power in […]
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Psg record sales: gonçalo ramos’ transfer among the club’s biggest exits
football transfer market psg record sales: gonçalo ramos’ transfer among the club’s biggest exits Paris Saint-Germain is finalizing one of the most significant departures in club history. An agreement has been reached with AC Milan over Gonçalo Ramos for around €60 million, placing his transfer as the club’s second-largest sale ever. The Portuguese striker, who […]
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Cotonou’s poultry push: how Benin aims to slash imports by 2033
Benin has thrown down the gauntlet in its fight to curb soaring food import bills with a bold plan to transform its poultry sector. At the heart of this strategy lies the Expo Avicole, a landmark event launched in Cotonou to rally the industry around a single goal: producing 100,000 tonnes of poultry and eggs […]
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Gabon to ban frozen chicken imports by 2027 with 700 billion FCFA plan
Starting January 1, 2027, Libreville will prohibit the entry of frozen chicken into the country. The Gabonese government has set an ambitious target: producing 125,000 metric tons of broiler chicken annually by 2028, as outlined by the Ministry of Agriculture. However, achieving this goal hinges on overcoming significant challenges within the next two years. On […]
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