Togo’s road sector overhaul: new agencies, old concerns over world bank funds

The Togolese Council of Ministers recently announced the establishment of two new entities: AGEROUTE (Agency for Road Works and Management) and SONAFIR (National Road Financing Company). This move, presented with…

10-year-old girl stabbed to death in Yaoundé’s Anguissa neighbourhood

A tragic incident occurred in the Anguissa district of Yaoundé, where a ten-year-old girl was fatally stabbed during the night of Saturday, June 27 to Sunday, June 28, 2026. The…

Willy Mengue calls on Equinoxe TV to offer balanced coverage after Mamadou Mota appearance

Willy Mengue, a leading figure in the opposition to Maurice Kamto’s return as president of the Movement for the Rebirth of Cameroon (MRC), has called on Equinoxe TV to rebalance…

Un warns of exceptional human rights crisis in eastern drc

Ebola surges in Democratic Republic of Congo amid global health response

Since mid-May, the Democratic Republic of Congo has faced a relentless Ebola outbreak, with 1,203 confirmed cases and 321 deaths reported by health authorities. The latest health bulletin highlights the…

Psg decides to keep Lucas Chevalier amid goalkeeper reshuffle

Although Lucas Chevalier was initially tipped to take over from Gianluigi Donnarumma as PSG’s main goalkeeper, he lost his starting spot to Matvey Safonov mid-season. Nonetheless, the Parisian club has…

Benin’s youth drive national artificial intelligence strategy

On June 27, 2026, Bénin marked a pivotal moment in its digital evolution, placing its youth at the forefront of its ambitious journey into artificial intelligence (AI). The official inauguration…

National Assembly examines free Ligue 1 match proposal

The French National Assembly reviews on Monday a bill to reform professional football, including a measure to broadcast one Ligue 1 match per week on free-to-air television, a plan the…

Côte d’Ivoire’s pressing agenda: economic diplomacy, world cup dreams, and public service reform

Abidjan’s morning papers on Monday, June 29, 2026, presented a broad spectrum of news, with significant attention given to international economic matters, the national football team’s crucial sporting challenges, and…

Kang-In Lee set for PSG exit as Atlético Madrid transfer nears

PSG are gearing up for a lively summer transfer window, both in terms of arrivals and departures. Kang-In Lee is expected to pack his bags and leave the capital club,…

Jihadist video highlights persistent security challenges in Niger’s Tillabéry region

A recent video, purportedly released by jihadist factions operating in the volatile “three borders” zone, claims to depict the June 17, 2026 assault on the military base at Inates, situated…

Cameroon sets budget priorities for 2027-2029 in cabinet council

Three fiscal years planned in a single session. Prime Minister Joseph Dion Ngute chaired a Cabinet Council on Friday, June 26, 2026, dedicated to the 2027, 2028, and 2029 budgets.…