Author: Aïcha Abdou

Félix Tshisekedi Politique As the debate surrounding constitutional reform in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) continues to polarize its socio-political landscape, the issue took center stage on Monday, June 29, 2026, in Geneva, Switzerland. This occurred during an interactive dialogue at the 62nd session of the UN Human Rights Council, which focused on the official update from the Independent Commission of Inquiry on the human rights situation in the North Kivu and South Kivu provinces. During the session, Abdoul Aziz Thioye, Deputy Director of the Global Operations Division at…

Paris Saint-Germain is bracing for a dynamic transfer window, with significant activity anticipated for both incoming and outgoing players. Among those expected to depart is Kang-In Lee, the 25-year-old midfielder, who appears poised for a move to Atlético de Madrid. This transfer saga could see a rapid acceleration following South Korea’s recent elimination from the 2026 World Cup. The transfer market surrounding PSG is currently buzzing with intense activity. The capital club is actively pursuing targets such as Yan Diomandé and Maghnes Akliouche. Concurrently, several players are drawing closer to…

The Gabonese government unveiled its new National Strategy for the Promotion of Sustainable Tourism and Handicrafts on June 29, 2026, in Libreville. This initiative signals a clear objective: to diversify the national economy, prepare for a post-oil era, and establish Gabon as a premier global destination for sustainable travel. On paper, Gabon possesses all the natural advantages to emerge as a leading African ecotourism hub. With 88% of its landmass blanketed by equatorial forest, 800 kilometers of pristine coastline, and an impressive network of 13 national parks, the nation’s natural…

The French lower house considers free Ligue 1 broadcasts The possibility of watching a Ligue 1 football match every week on free-to-air television has moved a step closer. After several delays, the National Assembly is now reviewing a bill that could reshape the future of French professional football. Among the proposed changes, one amendment stands out: the mandatory free broadcast of a weekly Ligue 1 fixture. Lawmakers behind the amendment argue that the growing number of paid streaming platforms and exclusive deals is pricing out fans. « The explosion in…

In Libreville, Government Vice-President Hermann Immongault officially commenced the nation’s assessment mission on Monday, June 29, 2026. This marked the start of the direct dialogue for the second review cycle of the United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC) implementation mechanism. For four days, this significant gathering will bring together technical experts from various government administrations, specialists from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), and international partners. Their collective aim is to assess Gabon’s advancements in preventing and combating corruption effectively. Gabon, having adhered to the United Nations…

À l’issue de sa mission officielle à Antananarivo, où il représentait le président de la République lors des célébrations du 66ᵉ anniversaire de l’indépendance de Madagascar, le vice-président du gouvernement, Hermann Immongault, a rencontré les ressortissants gabonais établis dans la Grande Île. Cette rencontre a permis d’échanger directement avec la communauté gabonaise sur ses préoccupations quotidiennes et de réaffirmer l’engagement des autorités de Libreville à maintenir un dialogue constant avec la diaspora. Au cours des échanges, les représentants de la diaspora ont exprimé plusieurs difficultés auxquelles les Gabonais installés à…

Fifa has officially decided not to launch an investigation into allegations that the World Cup group stage match between Austria and Algeria was fixed, despite speculation that the result was pre-arranged to benefit both teams. Some observers suggested the two sides agreed to share the points in their final group encounter in order to secure simultaneous qualification for the round of 16. The match ended in a thrilling 3-3 draw, with Austria equalising in the 96th minute, just three minutes after Riyad Mahrez had put Algeria ahead. That goal, which…