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Paulo Fonseca’s bold strategy for lyon’s crucial return leg against sparta prague The Portuguese tactician is set to deploy a high-pressing 4-3-3 formation as Olympique Lyonnais prepares to face Sparta Prague in the second leg of the UEFA Champions League third qualifying round. Paulo Fonseca has confirmed Lyon will revert to their preferred 4-3-3 formation for Tuesday’s high-stakes clash against Sparta Prague at the Groupama Stadium (21:00 CET). The Portuguese manager emphasized the need for an aggressive approach after the away side suffered a 1-2 defeat in the first leg…

Nigeria’s president faces backlash over Sahel security claims The top diplomat of Burkina Faso summoned Nigeria’s Chargé d’Affaires in Ouagadougou following remarks made by President Bola Tinubu, who suggested that insecurity in the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) was worsening Nigeria’s security situation. The meeting, held in the presence of counterparts from Mali and Niger, aimed to present a unified stance from the three-nation bloc. On July 30, Tinubu allegedly told traditional leaders in Nigeria that rising terrorist attacks and kidnappings in his country were linked to instability in the…

Eighteen hours after dusk, armed militants linked to Boko Haram stormed the tranquil village of Kangaleri in Cameroon’s Far North region, leaving eight residents dead and one critically injured. The assault unfolded just before 11 p.m. local time on Friday in the Mayo-Sava department, plunging the community into chaos. Six victims were killed instantly, while three others sustained severe injuries and were rushed to nearby medical facilities. Tragically, two of those wounded later died from their wounds, pushing the provisional death toll to eight. As of Saturday, one survivor remained…

President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema recently concluded an important diplomatic tour across West Africa, making stops in Ghana, Gambia, Sierra Leone, and Côte d’Ivoire. A highlight of this tour was his esteemed presence as a guest of honor alongside President Alassane Dramane Ouattara for Côte d’Ivoire’s 66th independence anniversary celebrations, underscoring strong regional ties and African politics. During his visit, the Gabonese leader, accompanied by First Lady Zita Oligui Nguema, engaged in bilateral discussions with his host, met with Gabonese expatriates residing in the country, and attended the ceremonial parade.…

International credit rating agency Moody’s has officially revised the Republic of Benin’s long-term sovereign credit rating, elevating it from « B1 » to « Ba3 » and assigning a « stable » outlook. This pivotal decision, announced on Friday, August 7, 2026, significantly bolsters the credibility and resilience of the economic and financial policies championed by the government. It’s a testament to the nation’s progress in African economy today. A recognition of robust macroeconomic fundamentals Through this upgrade, the agency underscored several pivotal factors that attest to the strength of…

Deadly assault on a military outpost in San At least ten soldiers lost their lives on Sunday during a brazen attack on a Malian army base in San, a central town in Mali. The assault, which left the camp temporarily under enemy control, was claimed by the jihadist coalition Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal Muslimin (JNIM). Security personnel and local observers confirmed the tragic outcome, noting that the attackers inflicted significant damage before Malian forces reclaimed the position. According to preliminary assessments, the attack resulted in the deaths of roughly ten…

Environmental Diplomacy Gabon and Monaco forge a green alliance to protect ecosystems and boost sustainable development 124 0 comments Libreville, August 9, 2026 – Gabon is turning its natural capital into a powerful diplomatic, climate and economic asset. The August 5 meeting between Vice-President Hermann Immongault and Monaco’s Prince Albert II Foundation delegation represents a bold step in this strategic shift. Beyond the environmental discussions lies a broader ambition for Libreville: building international partnerships that can fund, safeguard and sustainably enhance the country’s forests, biodiversity and marine resources. Led by…

Energy, electricity, and critical infrastructure: beneath the recurring tensions between Morocco and Spain lies a less visible dependency. While Rabat asserts its geopolitical ambitions over Ceuta and Melilla, its energy system remains heavily reliant on Spanish infrastructure. In the ongoing geopolitical tug-of-war between Madrid and Rabat, power dynamics are typically assessed through migration control, security cooperation, the Western Sahara dispute, or Moroccan claims over Ceuta and Melilla. Yet, a far less publicized factor places Spain in a strategic position: energy. Morocco currently depends entirely on Spanish territory for all its…

Ebola continues to rage unchecked in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), with no signs of slowing down. On August 5, the Deputy Medical Director of Doctors Without Borders (MSF) delivered this grim assessment during the World Health Organization’s (WHO) official visit to the country’s eastern region. More than two and a half months after the outbreak was declared on May 15, this epidemic has become the second deadliest on record, spreading at an unprecedented pace. According to the latest government and WHO data, the virus has claimed 1,850 lives…

how the us-Morocco partnership shaped a century-old alliance and its role in the ceuta migration surge For over two centuries, the bond between the United States and Morocco has defied geography and evolved into a strategic partnership that now plays a pivotal role in one of Europe’s most pressing migration crises. When more than 70,000 people surged into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta earlier this year—leaving at least 140 dead along the border—the United States stood firmly by Morocco’s side, refusing to challenge its ally even as tensions flared with…