Bamako hosts international documentary festival spotlighting Mali’s heroes

Documentaries ignite reflection on Mali’s security journey The International Documentary Film Festival in Bamako recently convened to showcase two powerful films that delve into Mali’s ongoing security challenges and evolving international partnerships. Held on June 16, the event served as a platform for storytelling that resonates deeply with the Malian experience. A tribute to sovereignty […]

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Côte d’Ivoire leads UEMOA growth while Sahel states lag behind

ECONOMIC PERFORMANCE Côte d’Ivoire solidifies its position as UEMOA’s economic engine despite Sahel rivals As the dominant economy within the West African Economic and Monetary Union (UEMOA), Côte d’Ivoire continues to set the pace for regional growth. The country’s economic momentum stems from a rare convergence of strengths: a thriving domestic market, cutting-edge infrastructure, Africa’s […]

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Cameroun awakening hope for national revival

The true measure of a nation’s greatness is not found in the shadowy corridors of systemic corruption or within the gilded cages of elite self-interest—both of which drain the lifeblood of progress. Faced with deep-rooted challenges that have long stifled its potential, Cameroon now stands at a crossroads where collective resolve could finally shatter the […]

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Congo Rwanda tensions eastern provinces must prioritize diplomatic solutions

eastern DRC confronts ongoing security crisis amid Rwandan tensions The President of the National Assembly, Aimé Boji Sangara, delivered a forceful address during the closing of the March ordinary session, dedicating significant attention to the escalating security situation in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The address underscored the gravity of ongoing conflicts in […]

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Terrorist attack at Niamey airport: AES blames foreign state sponsors

The Diori Hamani International Airport in Niamey became the target of a devastating terrorist assault on the morning of June 18, 2026. Claimed by the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims, Al-Qaeda’s Sahelian branch, the attack resulted in the deaths of 11 soldiers, two civilians, and 22 assailants, as confirmed by official authorities. […]

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Gabon’s strategic role in africa’s expanding free trade zone

Economy Gabon’s strategic role in africa’s expanding free trade zone Editorial desk June 20, 2026 174 No comments Libreville, Saturday June 20, 2026 — Africa is undergoing a historic economic transformation. Breaking free from colonial-era trade barriers, the continent is now constructing the world’s largest integrated market by number of participating countries. The high-level meeting […]

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CENCO warns of deepening crisis in democratic republic of Congo

The National Episcopal Conference of Congo (CENCO) has issued a stark warning about the deteriorating state of the country. Following an extraordinary plenary session in Kinshasa, the Catholic bishops released a communiqué on June 20, describing the Democratic Republic of Congo as a “nation in peril.”

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Can the prosecutor self-refer for economic falsehood in Senegal

Unfounded claims on hidden debt: what legal recourse remains? The revelation that the so-called “hidden debt” narrative, first unveiled by Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko in a September 2024 press conference, was entirely fabricated has now been definitively confirmed. While early warnings from analysts went unheeded, a coordinated propaganda effort succeeded in keeping this falsehood […]

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Constitutional reform in DRC: Lubumbashi APEC advocates for a people-centered constitution

Constitutional Reform in the Democratic Republic of the Congo: Lubumbashi’s APEC Champions a People-Responsive Constitution The Action des Patriotes pour l’Émergence du Congo (APEC), led by Louis Watum Kabamba, has emerged as a vocal advocate for constitutional reform in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). During a landmark gathering in Lubumbashi, the party’s leadership, […]

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Cellcom of haut-uele refutes claims of jean bakomito’s ties to corneille nangaa

The Cellule de Communication of the Haut-Uele provincial government has swiftly responded to allegations suggesting Governor Jean Bakomito Gambu maintains covert ties with Corneille Nangaa. This follows a recent report questioning his alleged complicity in regional instability. Government clarifies claims of economic paralysis and protests In an official statement, Muammar Awoni, Head of the Cellcom, […]

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Cenco slams police-progress force alliance in opposition crackdown

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Sié Frédéric Kambou wins health reporting award at Burkina Faso’s Galian Prizes

Outstanding journalistic achievement was once again recognized at the 29th edition of the Galian Prizes, held on June 19, 2026, in Ouagadougou. Among the laureates was Sié Frédéric Kambou, an online journalist whose exceptional work earned him the Special Prize from the Ministry of Health in the Online Press category. Kambou’s award-winning report, titled “Healthcare […]

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