Author: Aïcha Abdou

Paris Saint-Germain is actively seeking to bolster its squad this summer, with a particular focus on Ligue 1 talents. Among the promising prospects attracting their attention is Ayyoub Bouaddi. The young midfielder still has three years remaining on his current deal with LOSC, meaning any interested club will need to present a significant offer to persuade President Olivier Létang to sanction a departure. Indications suggest that a fee in the region of €70M could be sufficient to secure the services of the 18-year-old. Earlier in June, LOSC President Olivier Létang…

Cameroon has demonstrated a consistent pace in its road infrastructure development, delivering an average of 488 kilometers of paved roads each year between 2020 and the close of 2025. This steady advancement, a cornerstone of the territorial development strategy spearheaded from Yaoundé, underscores a strong commitment to addressing the persistent shortfall in road networks. In a nation where the surfaced road network remains largely insufficient for its vast area and the critical logistical demands of the sub-region, this initiative is pivotal. Structuring Cameroon’s national road network During the specified period,…

Gabon’s defense allocation is set to reach a new milestone in 2026. On June 11, Brigitte Onkanowa, the Minister of State for National Defense, presented a proposed budget of 377.68 billion FCFA to the National Assembly’s Commission for Finance, Budget, and Public Accounts. This substantial funding, outlined in the draft revised finance law for 2026, aims to significantly enhance the operational capabilities of the Gabonese armed forces across all mission spectra, particularly in the context of the ongoing political transition and evolving security dynamics across Central Africa. This critical budgetary…

In a significant move, Niger’s transitional authorities have officially decreed the withdrawal of Nigerien nationality from Dr. Mayra Djibrine, who leads the Alliance des Démocrates du Sahel (ADS), an organization headquartered in Brussels. This decision, unfolding amidst a tightening regulatory environment for dissenting voices abroad, has sparked intense reactions across the population and civil society in Niamey. As citizens grapple with the state’s firm stance versus concerns over individual freedoms, many in Niger are pondering the far-reaching implications of this unprecedented measure. Official decree carries weighty consequences The political and…