Gabon triumphs with $920m bond issuance after years away from global markets

AFG Capital Ltd is celebrating the successful return of Gabon to the international bond markets, having served as the government’s exclusive financial advisor for a $920 million sovereign bond issuance.…

Chelsea star Mudryk cleared to play after doping ban overturned

Chelsea’s Mykhailo Mudryk cleared to return after doping ban lifted 31 July 2026 In 2024, a trace amount of meldonium—a prohibited substance—was detected in a routine doping test conducted on…

Chelsea avoids points deduction after transfer ban ruling

Chelsea FC faces transfer restrictions but avoids Premier League points penalty 31 July 2026 Chelsea Football Club has narrowly avoided the harshest possible sanction in its financial fair play case,…

Togo professors promoted to senior academic ranks

The long-awaited resolution has arrived. Following weeks of protests that erupted on the University of Lomé campus, the government formally announced on Thursday, during a Council of Ministers session, the…

Togo university of datcha welcomes new president professor esso

The University of Datcha in Togo is set to begin a new chapter with the appointment of Professor Essohanam Batchana as its inaugural president. The decision, formalized during a recent…

Human rights violations by Africa Corps in Mali’s central region

Civilian casualties blamed on Africa Corps in Mali Human rights advocates have raised serious concerns about an airstrike in central Mali that resulted in the deaths of eight civilians, including…

Touba pilgrims grapple with soaring transport costs ahead of grand magal

Every year, millions of Mouride disciples converge on Touba for the Grand Magal pilgrimage. Yet this year, the journey has become a financial hurdle for many, as transport prices have…

Bruno guimaraes set for arsenal move after newcastle accept improved bid

The transfer saga involving Bruno Guimaraes is reaching its climax after Newcastle United accepted Arsenal’s revised offer. The Gunners raised their bid to €90 million plus performance-related bonuses, prompting the…

Burkina Faso’s debt dilemma: the illusion of financial autonomy

The slogan that captured a nation’s aspirations In Ouagadougou, the phrase « Y’a pas crédit dedans » has become a rallying cry among supporters of the military-led government under Captain…

Mali: Africa Corps denies targeting civilians in deadly airstrikes

Mali: Africa Corps denies targeting civilians in deadly airstrikes Breaking news A new report from Human Rights Watch (HRW) accuses the Russian-backed paramilitary group Africa Corps of carrying out airstrikes…

Bénin’s minister georges alé champions quality and public health in national road projects

As part of the ongoing efforts to modernize Bénin’s national road network, Georges Alé, the Minister of Living Environment and Transport, recently conducted a comprehensive inspection tour. His focus during…

Burkina Faso’s military-led patriotism casts a shadow over women’s football

The Burkina Faso national women’s football team arrived at a military camp in late 2023 under the banner of a ‘patriotic immersion’ program, designed to instill discipline and national pride…