Month: June 2026

France ended their World Cup preparation on a high note with a commanding 3-1 victory over Northern Ireland at the Stade Pierre-Mauroy in Lille on Monday, June 8. The win came after a disappointing loss to Côte d’Ivoire last Thursday, providing a timely boost ahead of their departure for the United States. The French side dominated from start to finish, with Michael Olise stealing the show. The winger netted a first-half goal in the 43rd minute, capitalising on a rebound after a Northern Ireland defender blocked an initial attempt. He…

The union representing workers at the Port of Lomé has filed a three-day strike notice, set for June 25 to 27, 2026, to protest the lack of response to several social and professional demands. This action follows multiple general meetings held since October 2025, which workers say failed to produce sufficient progress. A new social standoff Tensions remain high at the Port of Lomé. For months, workers have denounced difficult working conditions, citing inadequate wages, limited accident compensation, and insufficient safety equipment at certain sites. Despite repeated warnings, the union…

Igf launches systemic control of DR Congo mining sector A total of 118 finance inspectors have been deployed across nearly 200 public and private entities as part of the second wave of control missions for the 2026 fiscal year. On Thursday, June 4, the deployment specifically targeted the mining sector to audit the revenues it generates nationwide. While the operations also cover the payroll liquidation of state agents and civil servants, revenue oversight, and the control of public assets and property, auditing mining revenues remains the main focus of this…

After four successful years at the Santiago Bernabéu, which saw him lift the Champions League trophy and secure a La Liga title, Aurélien Tchouaméni’s tenure with Real Madrid appeared to be nearing an end. With both Manchester United and Paris Saint-Germain reportedly keen on his services, the midfielder’s future was a hot topic. However, the situation has taken a decisive turn following José Mourinho’s official appointment as head coach, as the Portuguese tactician has already made his position clear. Upon concluding his international duties with the French national team at…

The Nigerian army announced on Sunday, June 7, the release of several hundred people who had been kidnapped months earlier by a faction of the jihadist group Boko Haram in the town of Ngoshe, located in Borno State in northeastern Nigeria. A video released by the military shows frightened women and children being transported in vans and pickup trucks during the night, later gathered under trees on the ground while surrounded by soldiers. The number of freed individuals varies between 360 and nearly 420, depending on the source. By Ousmane…

Journalist Chahana Takiou summoned: a new blow to Mali’s struggling press freedom The director of the weekly newspaper Le 22 Septembre, Chahana Takiou, is set to appear before the cybercrime unit prosecutor in Bamako on June 8, 2026, at 1 p.m. His summons follows sharp public critiques of the military-led government’s handling of political, security, and economic affairs. This case underscores a troubling pattern of judicial intimidation targeting dissenting voices, journalists, and citizens who refuse to endorse the transitional authorities’ official narrative. A judicial trap disguised as law enforcement The…