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economy Gabon’s global transparency test: a critical week for governance By Editor-in-Chief June 19, 2026 56 No comment Libreville, June 19, 2026 — Late June in Libreville will host more than just a routine UN technical mission. The Gabonese capital is preparing to welcome one of the world’s most rigorous assessments of public governance, financial transparency, and anti-corruption efforts. From June 29 to July 1, 2026, a team of experts from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime will conduct an in-depth review of Gabon’s systems for preventing corruption,…

Paris Saint-Germain’s summer ambitions face a major hurdle With the summer transfer window now open, Paris Saint-Germain is finalizing its plans to bolster its squad. One name dominating discussions is Yan Diomandé, the 19-year-old Ivorian winger currently competing in the World Cup with the Côte d’Ivoire national team. His impressive performances have made him one of the most sought-after players this season, and now, the club must act quickly to secure his signature. Liverpool emerges as a serious competitor The race to sign Diomandé just heated up. Liverpool has reportedly…

The newly elected President of Bénin, Romuald Wadagni, took office on May 24 and immediately set out on a regional tour that included stops in Nigeria, Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso, Togo, Côte d’Ivoire, and Sénégal. This diplomatic initiative marks a decisive shift in Bénin’s foreign policy, moving away from the strained relations that characterized the tenure of his predecessor, Patrice Talon, particularly with the Alliance of Sahel States (AES). A fresh diplomatic vision for West Africa This strategic pivot reflects a broader trend in West Africa, where nations are recalibrating…

The Republic of Burundi has once again affirmed its unwavering support for Morocco’s territorial integrity and full sovereignty over its entire territory, including the Sahara region. This commitment was highlighted in a joint statement issued following discussions between Burundi’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Regional Integration, and Development Cooperation, Édouard Bizimana, and his Moroccan counterpart, Nasser Bourita, who serves as Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation, and Moroccans Residing Abroad. By Ousmane Tandja — Senior correspondent

In a renewed display of diplomatic solidarity, Burundi has once again voiced its unwavering support for Morocco‘s territorial integrity, particularly regarding the Western Sahara dispute. During high-level talks in Rabat on June 19, 2026, Burundi‘s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Édouard Bizimana, met with his Moroccan counterpart, Nasser Bourita, to reaffirm this stance. The meeting culminated in a joint communiqué in which Bujumbura not only endorsed the Moroccan autonomy plan—positioned as the sole credible and pragmatic solution to the decades-long conflict—but also commended the efforts of the United Nations to advance…

The government of Bénin has conveyed its unwavering solidarity to the people of Niger following the violent incidents that rocked the vicinity of Niamey’s Diori-Hamani International Airport on June 18, 2026. In an official statement released from Cotonou, Bénin’s leadership expressed deep concern over the attack and condemned the assault on a key civilian infrastructure. “The aggression against Niamey’s airport is a direct threat to regional stability and the safety of innocent civilians,” the statement read, underscoring Bénin’s firm stance against such acts of violence. In a gesture of support,…

The recent disagreement over the proposed Cameroon-Chad railway route has exposed the fragility of unilateral decision-making in regional integration projects. Beyond technical debates, this dispute highlights the economic, geopolitical, and territorial stakes surrounding an infrastructure set to reshape trade between Cameroon, Chad, and beyond. On June 4, a high-level committee led by Cameroon’s President endorsed a railway corridor linking Ngaoundéré to N’Djamena via key cities such as Garoua, Figuil, Maroua, and Kousséri, before crossing into Chad. Authorities in Yaoundé presented this route as the most economically and technically viable option,…

eastern Democratic Republic of Congo: those who believe our brothers and sisters in occupied territories can renounce their national identity are mistaken, says aime boji People arrested by AFC/M23 rebels in Goma Security Friday, June 19, 2026 – 10:44 The President of the National Assembly of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Aimé Boji Sangara, has praised the resilience of populations affected by armed conflicts in the eastern regions of the country. He simultaneously reinforced the National Assembly’s unwavering stance on national unity and territorial integrity. Speaking during the closing session…

East DRC: AFC/M23 condemns international mediators’ silence as Kinshasa sabotages peace efforts Goma, June 19, 2026 Leaders of the AFC/M23 movement during a critical meeting with MONUSCO representatives in Goma Mounting international condemnation of Kinshasa’s hardline stance The Allied Forces of Congo/Movement 23 March (AFC/M23) has issued a scathing statement accusing international mediators and regional partners of complicity in what it describes as the deliberate sabotage of peace initiatives in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). In a press conference held Thursday in Goma, North Kivu’s provincial capital, AFC/M23’s political…

Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo – The political wing of the Allied Forces of Congo/Movement 23 March (AFC/M23) has sharply criticized what it calls the dangerous and bellicose rhetoric of President Félix Tshisekedi, delivered during a recent address in Houston, United States, to a segment of the Congolese diaspora following the DRC-Portugal World Cup match. The AFC/M23 leadership, represented by its political coordinator Corneille Nangaa, issued a statement from Goma, the capital of North Kivu province, condemning the President’s remarks regarding the security situation in eastern DRC. Nangaa emphasized…

Morocco and Gambia strengthen strategic alliance with key message from President Barrow to Rabat A special envoy from Banjul delivers a letter to King Mohammed VI, highlighting the excellent state of bilateral relations between the two African nations. Diplomatic relations between Morocco and Gambia have entered a new phase of mutual understanding in Rabat. Morocco’s Foreign Minister, Nasser Bourita, held a meeting this Thursday with his Gambian counterpart, Sering Modou Njie, who arrived in the Moroccan capital as a special envoy of President Adama Barrow. The focal point of the…