A rare glimpse into Morocco’s covert diplomacy and intelligence operations has emerged through a cache of confidential correspondence dated October 2008. Dispatched from the Moroccan embassy in Caracas, Venezuela, these letters detail Rabat’s carefully orchestrated infiltration and counter-offensive strategy aimed at weakening the Polisario Front and pushing back Algerian influence across Central America, leveraging intelligence provided by the Sahrawi diplomat Salama Ould Hennane. Tribal divisions as a tool to fracture the Polisario At the core of these revelations lies what Rabat saw as a golden opportunity: the potential defection of…
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Togo’s new road agencies spark concerns over world bank funds
The recent announcement by the Council of Ministers regarding the establishment of AGEROUTE (Agency for Road Works and Management) and SONAFIR (National Road Financing Company) was presented with the typical fanfare of major state communication initiatives. While officially touted as a pivotal step to modernize road sector governance and optimize project execution, this restructuring has prompted significant scrutiny. For seasoned observers of West African financial systems, this institutional overhaul appears to be a carefully orchestrated political maneuver. Beneath the surface of these new decrees and administrative reshuffling lies a far…
Read MoreWilly Mengue demands balanced reporting from Equinoxe TV over MRC leadership debate
Willy Mengue, a key figure in the opposition to Maurice Kamto’s reinstatement as president of the Movement for the Rebirth of Cameroon (MRC), has called on Equinoxe Television to rebalance its news coverage. This demand follows the appearance of MRC vice-president Mamadou Mota on the program ‘The Truth Face to Face’ on Sunday evening, specifically regarding coverage of their political party. According to Mengue, such rebalancing is essential for ‘fairness in news coverage,’ ‘the pursuit of journalistic truth,’ and ‘the right to information.’ In an open letter to Equinoxe TV’s…
Read MoreEbola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo: Africa CDC and WHO step up response
Since its declaration in mid-May, the Ebola epidemic in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has claimed 321 lives out of 1,203 confirmed cases. The latest health bulletin confirms the outbreak’s relentless spread across 34 health zones in Ituri, North Kivu, and South Kivu provinces, with Ituri remaining the hardest-hit region. Current situation and challenges The DRC Ministry of Health reports 148 recoveries and 419 active cases, either hospitalized or isolated. However, critical obstacles hinder containment efforts. Community resistance to post-mortem testing, strained healthcare capacities in Ituri, and a contact…
Read MoreUn training for 95 security agents in Togo on inclusion and abuse prevention
In Lomé, nearly a hundred agents from Intercon Security, a service provider for the United Nations System, completed an intensive training session on preventing sexual abuse and promoting disability inclusion. This crucial initiative aims to align field security with the institution’s core ethical values. Lomé, 29 June 2026 – Ensuring the physical safety of diplomatic facilities is one thing; embodying the values of respect and human dignity they uphold is another. With this dual requirement, the Office of the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Togo, in close collaboration with UNFPA-Togo,…
Read MoreBénin’s youth takes center stage in national artificial intelligence strategy
On June 27, 2026, Bénin inaugurated a pivotal phase in its digital evolution, designating its youth as the primary catalyst for its aspirations in artificial intelligence (AI). The formal initiation of the National Artificial Intelligence Olympiads underscores the government’s steadfast commitment to identifying and nurturing promising individuals, thereby cultivating a new cadre of specialists poised to represent the nation on the global stage. This endeavor transcends the conventional scope of an academic contest. It forms an integral component of a long-range strategic blueprint designed to fortify the digital proficiency of…
Read MoreFree Ligue 1 match on TV weekly? French parliament to vote monday
News Videos Schedule/Results Standings Top Scorers Top Assists Transfers Ligue 1 2025 – 2026 free Ligue 1 match on TV weekly? French parliament to vote monday Today at 11:38 AM Share Share Whatsapp LinkedIn Email Messenger French lawmakers will assess a bill to reform professional football, including a proposal to broadcast one Ligue 1 match weekly on free-to-air television. Could France soon have a free Ligue 1 match every weekend? The National Assembly is set to review a proposed law aimed at reshaping French football on Monday. Delayed several times,…
Read MorePSG star Kang-In Lee set for 35m€ Atletico Madrid move amid World Cup timing
Paris Saint-Germain is preparing for a busy summer transfer window, both in terms of arrivals and departures. Among the players expected to leave the French capital is South Korean international Kang-In Lee, who is reportedly heading to Atletico Madrid. The transfer could be officially announced during the 2026 World Cup. The transfer market is heating up at PSG. On the incoming side, the club is close to finalising deals for Yan Diomandé, Maghnes Akliouche and Alessandro Longoni. But departures are also gaining momentum. After Gonçalo Ramos, who is set to…
Read MoreJihadist video surfaces, reigniting security fears in Niger’s tillabéry region
Jihadist factions operating within the challenging ‘three borders’ zone have circulated a video, which they claim depicts the June 17, 2026, assault on the Inates military base in Niger’s western Tillabéry region. The visual content, alongside accompanying statements from the perpetrators, suggests the offensive commenced with a barrage of mortar fire targeting the military installations. The assailants assert they subsequently encircled the base before initiating a ground assault involving automatic weaponry and grenade launchers, portraying what appears to be a meticulously coordinated operation. According to the video’s producers, Nigerien soldiers…
Read MoreYan diomandé’s psg transfer: al-khelaïfi’s strategic move to lower the price
This summer could witness one of the most significant transfer deals. Yan Diomandé, a standout performer for Côte d’Ivoire at the 2026 World Cup, is a highly coveted talent in the current transfer window, with a move to Paris Saint-Germain appearing increasingly likely. To finalize this acquisition, Nasser Al-Khelaïfi is set to leverage his extensive network. Paris Saint-Germain has significantly ramped up its efforts in the transfer market. With the anticipated departures of Gonçalo Ramos, who is reportedly heading to AC Milan, and Lee Kang-In, seemingly on the verge of…
Read MoreCameroon’s 2027-2029 budget priorities set in cabinet council
Three fiscal years mapped out in a single session. Prime Minister Joseph Dion Ngute chaired a Cabinet Council on Friday, 26 June 2026, dedicated to the budgets for 2027, 2028, and 2029. With projected growth of 3.5% in 2026, public debt to be kept below 50% of GDP, and a new programme with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) under preparation, the decisions taken that day commit Cameroon for the next four years. Key orientations adopted by the council The minister delegate in charge of Finance set the macroeconomic backdrop. The…
Read MoreHermann immongault delivers president oligui nguema’s message, strengthening Gabon-Madagascar ties
Ecouter l’article In Antananarivo, Malagasy authorities marked the 66th anniversary of Madagascar’s independence on Friday, June 26, 2026. The national celebration, commemorating the republic’s proclamation on June 26, 1960, featured impressive military and civilian parades. Numerous international delegations were present, including a significant representation from Gabon. Hermann Immongault, the vice-president of the Gabonese government, attended the festivities on behalf of President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema. Following the official ceremonies, Immongault was granted an audience with Malagasy President Michaël Randrianirina. During his meeting with President Randrianirina, Hermann Immongault conveyed an official…
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