Author: Aïcha Abdou

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…

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…

How can academic research better address the pressing needs of a nation? In Lomé, university leaders from Togo’s UNESCO-recognized research chairs gathered on July 9, 2026, to explore this very question. Convened by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, the meeting provided a platform to assess ongoing initiatives and chart a new strategic path to amplify the impact of scientific research on the country’s sustainable development goals. Forging stronger university partnerships for national progress Under the chairmanship of Prof. Gado Tchangbedji, Minister Delegate for Higher Education and Scientific…