Strengthening African mediation in Lomé for eastern DRC peace efforts
Lomé hosted a pivotal gathering last week as African mediators intensified efforts to resolve the persistent crisis in the eastern regions of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The two-day technical session, held from June 7 to 8, 2026, marked a significant step forward in organizing and coordinating peace initiatives across the Great Lakes region. […]
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Cameroon’s tax mafia exposed by top official Modeste Mopa Fatoing
In Cameroon, the fight against corruption has found a new champion in Modeste Mopa Fatoing, a senior civil servant whose courageous stance against illicit tax practices has sent shockwaves through the nation’s financial establishment. As the former director-general of the General Tax Directorate (DGI), he exposed a web of corruption that implicated powerful figures in […]
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Mali journalist jailed after criticizing military leadership
A prominent Malian journalist, Chahana Takiou, editor of the biweekly newspaper 22 septembre, was detained on Monday following a court summons, just days after he publicly condemned the ruling military junta at a Bamako media forum. Detention under cybercrime charges The journalist was taken into custody after being questioned by the prosecutor of the cybercrime […]
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Security in Yaoundé rises with smart surveillance systems
Smart surveillance cameras have become a cornerstone of security in Yaoundé, Cameroon’s bustling capital. These high-tech devices do more than just monitor—they deter crime, protect property, and help manage traffic flow across the city. how surveillance cameras are transforming safety in Yaoundé A resident of the Madagascar neighborhood shared a stark before-and-after picture of life […]
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Algeria powers up Chad with new 40mw solidarity energy plant
Home FEATURED Algeria powers up Chad with new 40MW solidarity energy plant Algeria powers up Chad with new 40MW solidarity energy plant June 9, 2026 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestWhatsApp Algeria continues its commitment to strengthening energy infrastructure across Africa with another landmark project. This time, the North African nation has turned its attention to Chad, where a […]
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Niger Zinder cocaine hidden in secondhand clothes
A daring operation in Niger’s Zinder region has exposed the ever-evolving tactics of drug traffickers operating across West Africa. During a targeted raid on June 5, 2026, authorities seized 920 grams of cocaine concealed within bundles of secondhand clothing. The bust led to the detention of two suspects—a Nigerien resident and a Beninese national—linked to […]
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Burkina Faso military doctors train in the us amid shifting alliances
The diplomatic landscape of the Sahel is rarely as straightforward as it appears. Despite increasingly vocal criticism of Western powers within the Alliance of Sahel States (AES), recent actions reveal a far more pragmatic approach behind the scenes. In mid-May 2026, a delegation of Burkinabè military surgeons traveled to Washington D.C. for a high-level exchange […]
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Morocco reinforces un peacekeeping commitments in Rabat meeting
Morocco reinforces its dedication to UN peacekeeping efforts Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita welcomed UN Assistant Secretary-General for Peace Operations Jean-Pierre Lacroix in Rabat this Monday for a high-level meeting. Lacroix, on his second official visit to Morocco, discussed key priorities with local leadership. During the meeting, both officials emphasized the critical role and substantial contributions […]
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Cash shortages hit ivoire mobile money agents hard
The Côte d’Ivoire boasts over 400,000 mobile money service points—far surpassing the number of traditional ATMs. These hubs serve as daily financial lifelines for Ivoirians, enabling salary deposits, cash withdrawals, and seamless money transfers. Yet, agents managing these points face a recurring challenge: cash shortages that disrupt operations and frustrate users. A late afternoon in […]
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N’Djamena courtroom drama over multiple land sales
In N’Djamena, a legal battle is unfolding as a man faces prosecution for allegedly selling the same parcel of land to multiple buyers, while also facing allegations of issuing death threats. The courtroom drama centers on charges of fraud and unlawful property seizure. Proceedings expose complex property dispute The case came before the N’Djamena Court […]
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African union official praises Morocco’s economic strides under king’s leadership
The African Union (AU) Commissioner for Economic Development, Tourism, Trade, Industry and Mines, Francisca Tatchouop Belobe, commended Morocco’s remarkable progress during a visit to Rabat on Monday. Addressing reporters following her meeting with Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita, Commissioner Belobe highlighted the Kingdom’s outstanding achievements in industrial sectors over recent years. She noted Morocco’s leading […]
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Mali faces growing press freedom crisis as journalist Chahana Takiou summoned
In a fresh escalation of judicial pressure against dissenting voices, Chahana Takiou, editor-in-chief of the Malian weekly Le 22 Septembre, has been summoned to appear before the cybercrime unit in Bamako on June 8, 2026, at 1 p.m. The move follows his recent public critiques of the military-led transitional government’s policies on governance, security, and […]
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