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The summer transfer window is shaping up to be anything but calm for Paris Saint-Germain. Fresh off securing a second consecutive Champions League title, the club is determined to refresh Luis Enrique’s squad. Among the names circulating in the media is that of Mateus Fernandes, the 21-year-old Portuguese midfield dynamo. However, the young star’s future could be decided elsewhere—specifically at Manchester United, who are reportedly ready to pounce before the Ligue 1 giants. With West Ham now relegated to the Championship, the club is under pressure to cash in on…

Alfred Ikaka Bobe, the Director General of Gabon Poste, announced on Tuesday that his team has launched an application for postal savers whose funds remain frozen. The tool lets them check whether their names appear on the official lists compiled by the liquidator. To verify their registration, users can access the dedicated online platform from a computer or smartphone. The platform, which went live last Monday, became overloaded within hours after attracting roughly 10,000 visits. “The application has been updated and will be fully functional starting Wednesday,” Alfred Ikaka Bobe…

Morocco’s burgeoning textile circular economy is on track to unlock an impressive $1.9 billion in private investment and generate over 30,000 new employment opportunities, according to a comprehensive study by the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a key member of the World Bank Group. This assessment positions the kingdom at the forefront of a pivotal industrial transformation, driven by textile waste recycling, a commitment to reducing environmental impact, and growing European demand for ethically sourced and traceable apparel. A successful pilot program, supported by the IFC, has already surpassed its initial…

Just a year after joining Paris Saint-Germain, goalkeeper Lucas Chevalier finds himself in turbulent waters. The 24-year-old French international, who hasn’t been called up for the World Cup squad, appears set for a dramatic summer exit from the French capital. While the club’s leadership remains tight-lipped, two foreign clubs have already expressed interest in the former Lille prospect. Here’s the full picture of a transfer situation that could reshape the goalkeeper’s career. From 55 million euros to the bench: Chevalier’s PSG journey Lucas Chevalier’s move to Paris Saint-Germain last summer…

Prime Minister Rimtalba Jean Emmanuel Ouédraogo received a delegation from the Inter-African Federation of Insurance Consultants (FIAC) on Tuesday, 9 June 2026. The delegation, led by interim President Vakaramoko Samaké, briefed the head of government on the stakes of the federation’s 16th annual general meeting set for 10-13 June 2026 in Ouagadougou. Held under the theme “The Role of Insurance Broking in Expanding Access and Improving Penetration Rates,” this major event aims to position brokers as key players in financial inclusion. The regional gathering will bring together nearly 200 insurance…

In a bid to strengthen its aerial capabilities, Bamako has just taken delivery of a Russian-made reconnaissance and attack drone, the Orion model. While transitional authorities hail this as a new step in reclaiming the national territory, this single, exceptionally expensive acquisition raises sharp questions among military experts. Between technical unsuitability for asymmetric warfare and a potential financial black hole, the real impact of this aircraft on the ground remains unproven. A new acquisition under the sign of Bamako’s partnership with Moscow The fleet of the Malian Armed Forces (FAMa)…

Gabon has a new figure at the helm of its railway regulatory authority. Ludovic Megne Ndong has officially assumed his duties as President of the Autorité de Régulation des Transports Ferroviaires (ARTF), following a handover ceremony held in Owendo. He takes over from François Banga Eboumi in a carefully orchestrated transition. The appointment marks a fresh chapter for the ARTF, an institution now tasked with steering the sector through a wave of strategic reforms. Megne Ndong arrives with a clear mandate to implement the recently defined operational guidelines for the…

Gabon’s budget deficit worsened sharply in 2025, reaching 5.3% of gross domestic product (GDP), up from 3.8% the previous year. This deterioration in public finances was driven mainly by an expansionary fiscal policy combined with a heavier debt load. Public debt climbed to 78.9% of GDP, a level that contributed to the downgrade of the country’s sovereign rating in December 2025. This development comes amid a slowdown in economic activity. GDP growth fell from 3.4% in 2024 to 2.7% in 2025, hurt by declining output in oil, mining, forestry and…

The South African judicial system has delayed its ruling on the bail request of pan-African activist Kemi Seba, who has been held in Pretoria since April. The court pushed the decision to 18 June 2026, keeping him in custody while proceedings continue. Meanwhile, a separate hearing regarding his extradition to Benin is scheduled for 14 July 2026. Investigations have uncovered serious allegations that cryptocurrency transfers from Russia financed his illegal movements, significantly complicating his case. Pretoria’s legal delay Stellio Gilles Robert Capo Chichi, widely known as Kemi Seba, faced another…