Day: June 30, 2026

On the 66th anniversary of the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s independence, Cardinal Fridolin Ambongo delivered a stark assessment of the nation’s state. Addressing worshippers at Notre-Dame du Congo Cathedral in Kinshasa, the archbishop highlighted persistent insecurity, ongoing armed conflicts, the presence of foreign forces on Congolese soil, widespread poverty, and a resurgence of the Ebola outbreak. In this grim context, he argued that a constitutional revision should not be a priority. “Do we truly believe that changing the Constitution, touted as a solution to all these dark realities, is…

Sécurité Crimes et Justice Actualités Twitter Crime à la paroisse de Zemio : comment les mercenaires russes du groupe Wagner ont éliminé l’abbé Crépin Par Corbeaunews – 30 juin 2026 0 2 FacebookTwitterPinterestWhatsApp FacebookTwitterPinterestWhatsApp Article précédentDu HCC à la Police : La traque aux “Avatars” et le grand basculement de Bangui dans la cyber-dictature http://www.corbeaunews-centrafrique.com Facebook Vimeo By Aïcha Abdou — Senior correspondent

The junta led by Ibrahim Traoré in Burkina Faso is increasingly aligning itself with governance structures reminiscent of Soviet and North Korean models, marking a significant ideological shift for the West African nation. Sources close to the military leadership indicate a turn away from traditional diplomatic alliances toward authoritarian statecraft inspired by Pyongyang and Moscow. By Ousmane Tandja — Senior correspondent

“Diomaye-Sonko, new season,” reads the front page of Tuesday, June 30, concerning the tense relations between President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and his former Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko. Dismissed from the premiership on May 22, Sonko secured the presidency of the National Assembly just four days later. A new season because two blocs are now clashing over a constitutional reform: the executive and the legislative. In other words, as noted on the front page, a “clash of institutions.” On June 29, the National Assembly — where the party of the African…

Souley Onohiolo to shave beard on July 3 after eight-month protest The much-anticipated shaving of journalist Souley Onohiolo, dubbed Operation “Drop the Beard”, will finally take place after an eight-month wait for a government reshuffle that never came. Onohiolo had vowed not to shave until President Paul Biya, who was re-elected on 12 October 2026, changed the cabinet that has been in office since 2019. Eight months later, with no reshuffle in sight, an organising committee has set the date for the ceremonial removal of his beard. “The President of…

Long confined to the sporting realm, the Chantal Biya International Mountain Bike (VTT) Race—named after the wife of President Paul Biya—is taking a strategic turn. For its third edition, the event aims to establish itself as a tool for local economic attractiveness. On 29 June 2026, in Bertoua, the regional capital… By Ousmane Tandja — Senior correspondent

Bernardo Silva says he’s ‘happy’ with Real Madrid move but focused on Portugal Speaking at a press conference on Tuesday ahead of Portugal’s World Cup round of 16 clash against Croatia on Friday, Bernardo Silva declined to dwell on his transfer to Real Madrid. While admitting he is ‘happy’ to join the Merengues, the midfielder insisted his focus is entirely on his national team at this moment. By Ousmane Tandja — Senior correspondent