Month: July 2026

Fenerbahçe has agreed to sign Manchester United’s Mason Greenwood in a deal worth €42m, with the striker set to join the Turkish club on a four-year contract. The transfer is seen as a major coup for Fenerbahçe, who are looking to establish themselves as a top European force under new manager Ismail Kartal. Greenwood, 23, will provide a significant boost to Fenerbahçe’s attacking options and will be expected to play a key role in their push for the Super Lig title. The deal is also seen as a major victory…

Former Senegalese President to discuss UN role in Dakar Following his departure from office in March 2024, former Senegalese President Macky Sall will return to Dakar on July 17 for a high-level meeting with current Head of State Bassirou Diomaye Faye. The visit, announced in a statement from Sall, is part of his ongoing international consultations ahead of his candidacy for the position of United Nations Secretary-General. In his official communication, Macky Sall expressed gratitude to President Faye for granting the audience and thanked the Senegalese people for their unwavering…

After a decade away, Lucas Digne is set to make a sensational return to Paris Saint-Germain. The French left-back, currently playing for Aston Villa, will rejoin the capital club following the resolution of a €10 million release clause, finalized immediately after the FIFA World Cup concluded. This move reunites Digne with former FC Barcelona teammate Luis Enrique, who will oversee his role as backup to first-choice left-back Nuno Mendes. Digne’s impending arrival was kept under wraps until he personally informed his French teammates at the World Cup in the United…

Cameroon’s Minister of Worship, Paul Atanga Nji, announced on July 8, 2026, the imminent shutdown of 1,400 emerging churches nationwide. The decision stems from what he described as persistent administrative irregularities concerning their operational status. In 2024, Minister Atanga Nji had mandated that all new churches officially register with his department. However, a significant number have yet to comply. During a meeting with leaders from the ‘Vie et Paix’ revival church, convened after an 11-year-old girl was tragically murdered in late June by a follower of their congregation, the Minister…

M23 rebels in Kibumba Security Tuesday, July 14, 2026 – 07:28 Political analyst Christian Moleka recently provided a comprehensive assessment of Kinshasa’s military and diplomatic strategies concerning the ongoing conflict in the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. Speaking during a live online discussion organized by Stanis Bujakera Tshiamala, Moleka highlighted that despite a substantial investment of 4.5 billion dollars allocated between 2022 and 2025 under the military programming law, tangible results on the ground have fallen short of expectations. He noted that the FARDC (Forces Armées de la République Démocratique…

Key takeaways Event Dates: The African Economic Conference convened from July 10 to 12, 2026, in Abidjan. Organizing Bodies: Co-hosted by the African Development Bank (AfDB), the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). Significant Launch: The African Chief Economists Network (ACE-Network) was established on July 12. Participation: Over 4,000 virtual attendees engaged in discussions across the three days. From July 10 to 12, the African Development Bank’s headquarters in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, served as the vibrant venue for the 2026 African Economic…

Paul Atanga Nji, Cameroon’s esteemed Minister of State, recently undertook a significant diplomatic mission to the Vatican, embodying the nation’s strong ties with the Holy See. His presence underscored Cameroon’s commitment to international religious diplomacy and its engagement with global spiritual leadership. This high-profile visit by a key figure in Cameroon’s African politics highlights the country’s active role on the international stage. During his visit, Minister Atanga Nji proudly represented the Republic of Cameroon at the inaugural mass of Pope Leo XIV. This momentous event, held at the heart of…