Sonko redefines political strategy at Pastef congress in Dakar
Politics Sonko redefines political strategy at Pastef congress in Dakar Pastef-Les Patriotes held its first national congress since 2014, setting new political directions under Ousmane Sonko’s leadership The Pastef-Les Patriotes (Pastef), the ruling parliamentary majority in Senegal, concluded its first national congress since its establishment in 2014 over the weekend of June 6-7 in Dakar. […]
Read MoreIvorian press review: demolitions in Abidjan, elections and football fever
Abidjan demolitions spark solidarity and debate Abidjan, 8 June 2026 – The national conversation on Monday centred on the ongoing demolitions and evictions sweeping through Abidjan, the election of new leaders at the UNJCI, and the approaching FIFA World Cup. Evictions divide opinion Several newspapers highlighted the human impact of the demolitions. Le Bélier Intrépide […]
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Belgium ends diplomatic presence in Mali after decades of engagement
Brussels has taken a decisive step in its relations with Bamako by announcing the permanent closure of its embassy in Mali. The decision, confirmed in an official statement on June 5, will take full effect by June 30, marking a historic turning point in bilateral cooperation. This move follows a steady deterioration of security conditions […]
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Gabon and EU deepen political ties with second dialogue session
Gabon and the European Union convened for their second political dialogue session on 8 June 2026 at the Palais des Congrès in Libreville. The meeting brought together Gabonese officials and accredited EU member state representatives to assess progress on commitments made during the inaugural session. This follow-up aligns with the structured framework outlined in Article […]
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Sonamines tightens oversight on gold miners in Cameroon
Sonamines steps up scrutiny of gold operators in Cameroon Cameroon’s Sonamines is tightening its grip on the country’s gold mining sector. Following an inspection tour in the Adamaoua and East regions—key hubs for artisanal and semi-mechanized gold production—the company’s director general, Serge Hervé Boyogueno, delivered a blunt assessment. Many operators are failing to meet expected […]
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Real madrid eyes michael olise ahead of 2026 world cup with mbappe factor
As the French national team prepares to jet off to Boston for their pre-2026 FIFA World Cup camp, whispers of a potential Real Madrid transfer pursuit are gathering momentum. Behind the scenes, Real president Florentino Pérez is reportedly exploring the possibility of signing Crystal Palace winger Michael Olise, despite Bayern Munich publicly declaring they are […]
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Ebola outbreak in democratic republic of Congo reaches 515 cases with 91 deaths
Ebola surge in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo claims 91 lives The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is grappling with a severe Ebola virus disease outbreak in its eastern provinces, with the latest official figures showing 515 confirmed cases and 91 deaths as of June 7, 2026. Health authorities report a fatality rate of 17.7% […]
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GCE 2026 exam postponement follows leaked questions on social media
Education GCE 2026 exam postponement follows leaked questions on social media In response to a massive leak of confidential exam questions circulating on social platforms, the Ministry of Secondary Education has announced the postponement of all remaining written General Certificate of Education (GCE) exams scheduled for June 8-18, 2026. The decision comes after Nalova Lyonga, […]
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Gabon government launches historic savings recovery plan for postebank victims
Nine years after the catastrophic collapse of PosteBank SA, a subsidiary of La Poste whose 2017 bankruptcy froze the life savings of thousands, Gabon is finally taking decisive action. Through an official announcement from the Ministry of Communication, the government has unveiled a sweeping nationwide initiative to locate and compensate affected depositors. By Maimouna Kaboré […]
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Gabon-EU talks: key issues on the agenda for june 8 dialogue
The Gabonese government and the European Union are set to advance their strategic partnership at a high-level meeting in Libreville on June 8, 2026. Ahead of the gathering, Deputy Prime Minister Hermann Immongault led a preparatory session on June 4 to align national positions on key discussion points with EU ambassadors accredited to Gabon. This […]
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Niamey hosts forum on islamic guidance and africa’s religious future
Niamey recently became the epicenter of a pivotal dialogue on African religious leadership, as the Mohammed VI Foundation of African Ulema convened an international symposium on ‘The Commandership of the Faithful and its role in shaping Africa’s religious landscape and shared human heritage’. The two-day gathering, held on June 6 and 7, brought together scholars, […]
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