Author: Ousmane Tandja

After finishing fifth and missing out on the lucrative Champions League, Olympique de Marseille finds itself in a tricky financial position. The revenue shortfall from not qualifying for Europe’s top competition forces the Provencal club to focus this summer transfer window on selling players. Worse still, the off-season could turn into a major clearance sale for Marseille, as the club lacks bargaining power and must part with its most valuable assets. The most significant asset is undoubtedly Mason Greenwood. The British forward had expressed his desire to remain in Ligue…

Shell’s return to Gabon signals a pivotal moment for the country’s oil sector. A decade after withdrawing its operations, the Anglo-Dutch giant is set to re-enter Gabon’s sedimentary basins as Libreville ramps up efforts to reverse the steady decline in its hydrocarbon output. This strategic move comes amid sweeping reforms initiated following the nation’s political transition, sending a clear message to global investors about Gabon’s renewed commitment to revitalizing its energy industry. Shell’s departure in 2016 saw the company divest its onshore assets to Assala Energy, a subsidiary then under…

Morocco’s government has officially decided to end the permanent use of the GMT+1 time zone, with the country set to revert to Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) after next summer. Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch made the announcement on Thursday, June 25, 2026, following a cabinet meeting, marking the end of a long-standing national debate. In a televised statement, Akhannouch explained that the decision came after extensive consultations within the ruling coalition and a careful consideration of public grievances. He acknowledged that the year-round application of the advanced time had caused significant…

Laurent Esso to represent president Paul Biya at alexis dipanda mouelle’s funeral A significant announcement from Samuel Mvondo Ayolo, Director of the Civil Cabinet of the Presidency of the Republic, dated June 10, 2026, confirms the news. President Paul Biya has officially designated Laurent Esso, the current Minister of Justice and Keeper of the Seals, as his personal representative for the upcoming funeral ceremonies of Alexis Dipanda Mouelle, the esteemed first President of the Supreme Court of Cameroon. This crucial decision underscores the importance of the late magistrate’s legacy in…

With a standout performance at the start of the World Cup, Michael Olise is proving he is in peak form and emerging as the technical leader of the French national team. His electrifying displays have naturally caught the attention of Europe’s elite clubs, particularly Real Madrid, which was reportedly eyeing the former Crystal Palace winger as a potential record-breaking signing. Yet behind the scenes, a private agreement between club presidents could bring this high-profile transfer to a halt. Behind the scenes: a presidential pact A prominent German journalist has shed…

The Burkina Faso government is rolling out an unprecedented energy drive to reshape its future. Under the new National Energy Pact 2026-2030, the country aims to secure over $10.3 billion in investments to connect nearly 18 million additional citizens to the national grid by 2030. This bold initiative marks a historic turning point in addressing the country’s long-standing energy gap, which has long hindered economic and social progress. With a financial and technical roadmap now in place, Burkina Faso is committing 6.2 trillion West African CFA francs—equivalent to roughly $10.39…