Bradley Barcola transfer saga: Arsenal and Liverpool vie for PSG winger’s signature

Bradley Barcola’s future at Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) is generating intense speculation as the 23-year-old winger enters the final two years of his contract. Despite another triumphant Champions League campaign with…

How mobile phone taxes undermine digital progress in Cameroon

Economy How mobile phone taxes undermine digital progress in Cameroon For nations that have successfully navigated their digital transitions, the priority has consistently been twofold: expanding internet access to as…

Bénin and Togo strengthen ties through high-level diplomatic visit

Bénin and Togo deepen partnership amid rising regional cooperation A landmark visit on June 3rd marked a turning point in Bénin–Togo relations, as officials from both nations emphasized a shared…

IMF warns of fiscal dominance risks in global central bank study

A recent International Monetary Fund (IMF) report examining central bank autonomy across the Middle East, North Africa, Central Asia, and the Caucasus reveals a critical link between monetary policy independence…

Gabon advances digital regulation as HAC meets Meta over social media suspension

The future of social media in Gabon dominated discussions at a major digital regulation conference held in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. From June 1 to 3, 2026, Germain Ngoyo Moussavou, President…

Benin’s citizen-driven budget model wins global acclaim and sets new standards

The Republic of Benin has just secured its place among the world’s elite in public finance governance. Recent findings from the Open Budget Survey have elevated the country to the…

Senegal political tensions escalate as opposition leader rejects new government

The political rift between Ousmane Sonko and President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has now reached its peak. During a press briefing held in Dakar on Tuesday, the former Prime Minister outlined…

Strategic return of France Gabon relations

Politics France and Gabon: A Strategic Reengagement 81 No comment Libreville, June 4, 2026 — The upcoming state visit of Gabonese President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema to France on July…

Massive demolitions near Niamey airport to bolster security against jihadist threats

In Kobontafa, a densely populated neighborhood bordering Niamey‘s international airport, residents are hurriedly dismantling their homes before the impending demolitions. Roofs, doors, and windows are being stripped down as authorities…

Mali and World Bank collaborate to transform national education system

The government of Mali is entering a decisive new phase of collaboration with the World Bank to fortify the national education sector. This initiative is designed to tackle the significant…

Gabonese leader warns against partisan misuse of transition mandate

In a significant break from months of silence, prominent Gabonese figure Dieudonné Minlama Mintogo has issued a strong warning to the country’s new leadership. Speaking exclusively to the press, he…

Mali announces bounties for top jihadist and rebels after deadly attacks

Iyad Ag Ghaly, a seasoned Tuareg rebel and former Malian diplomat, now leads the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM), an alliance formed in 2017. Most wanted…