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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…

Paris Saint-Germain are looking to refresh Luis Enrique’s squad after winning a second consecutive Champions League title. The club has been active in the transfer market and reportedly showed interest in Julian Alvarez. However, the Parisian side has now cooled on the Atlético de Madrid striker, who is currently representing Argentina at the 2026 World Cup. PSG made an attempt for Julian Alvarez Two clubs tested the waters for Alvarez amid a standoff between Atlético and Barcelona over his future. PSG, already in contact with Atlético regarding Kang-In Lee and…

Japan has provided an emergency aid package of $3 million to the Democratic Republic of the Congo to help contain the ongoing Ebola virus disease outbreak affecting the provinces of North Kivu and South Kivu in the eastern part of the country. The funding will be split among three international humanitarian organisations: the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies receives $1.5 million, the World Food Programme gets $1 million, and UNICEF is allocated $500,000. These resources will support interventions in health, clean water access, sanitation, and hygiene…

Lawmakers gathered in plenary session at the Palais des Gouverneurs in Porto-Novo on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, to review the main orientations that will shape Bénin’s general state budget for the 2027 fiscal year. This debate carries special significance as it marks the first such discussion in the new political cycle led by President Romuald Wadagni’s government. The Multi-Year Budget and Economic Programming Document for 2027–2029 sets the foundation for the country’s financial strategy over the next three years, aiming to consolidate recent economic gains while preparing for a new…

Morocco recorded nearly 20 million tourist arrivals in 2025, with tourism revenues reaching 138 billion dirhams. The first five months of 2026 indicate that this upward trend is accelerating, as revealed during the June 24 board meeting of the Moroccan National Tourist Office (ONMT) in Rabat. The meeting was chaired by Tourism, Handicrafts, and Social and Solidarity Economy Minister Fatim-Zahra Ammor, alongside ONMT Director General Achraf Fayda. They reviewed sector performance and progress toward Morocco’s goal of attracting 26 million tourists by 2030. International tourist arrivals rose by 7 percent…

In an interview on Tuesday, 23 June 2026, the national president of the New Popular Movement (NMP) described the Sunday guest on Info TV as a man of legendary inconsistency. Cameroonian political figure Banda Kani is furious with tribal agitator Elimbi Lobe. During an interview broadcast on his page this Tuesday, 23 June 2026, the national president of the New Popular Movement (NMP) expressed his exasperation with Lobe, particularly after Lobe called nationalist Ernest Ouandié a ‘bandit’ on Info TV, a green-screen channel broadcasting from Yaoundé, Cameroon. ‘By calling Ouandié…