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Three years after arriving at Stade de Reims, goalkeeper Ewen Jaouen is heading to England. The Reims club officially announced his transfer to Premier League side Newcastle United on Wednesday, June 10. It is now confirmed: Ewen Jaouen is leaving Stade de Reims. The club from Reims made the announcement on Wednesday, June 10, regarding his move to Newcastle United in the English top division. The 20-year-old goalkeeper joined the Rouge et Blanc three years ago. With this transfer, he enters the top 15 most highly valued goalkeepers in football…

This Tuesday in Rabat, Hicham Balaoui, head of the Public Prosecution, led the inauguration of the new permanent headquarters for the African Prosecutors Association. The event marked a pivotal moment in judicial collaboration across the continent. The ceremony brought together key figures, including Renson Ingonga, the Kenyan president of the Association, and Hicham Balaoui, who also serves as its secretary-general. Together, they formalized the transfer of the Association’s headquarters from Mozambique to Morocco through a signed agreement. Attendees praised Morocco’s strategic position in Africa, highlighting the nation’s judicial institutions as…

French business leaders explore Morocco investment opportunities in Rabat During a study visit from 8 to 12 June 2026, the delegation met with Rachid Talbi Alami to discuss the business climate, the kingdom’s major projects, and its African initiatives, including Sahel countries’ access to the Atlantic and the Morocco-Nigeria gas pipeline. On Tuesday 9 June 2026, the President of the House of Representatives, Rachid Talbi Alami, welcomed a delegation of French business leaders in Rabat. The group was on a study trip to Morocco from 8 to 12 June, amid…

Nasser Bourita, Morocco’s minister of foreign affairs, African cooperation, and Moroccans abroad, outlined on Tuesday in El Jadida the royal vision of King Mohammed VI for addressing security challenges across Africa while supporting the continent’s development and prosperity. Speaking at the opening session of the 5th High-Level Meeting of heads of counterterrorism and security agencies in Africa — held under the Marrakech Platform and co-chaired by Morocco and the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism — the minister analysed the current regional security landscape. Bourita highlighted several worrying developments, including: The…

Unpacking the bond between Ousmane Sonko and president Faye Senegal’s political scene is in constant motion, and the relationship between President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and Ousmane Sonko proves to be intricate. Their connection, blending strategic alliances with underlying tensions, is influencing the country’s direction and redefining power structures. By Aïcha Abdou — Senior correspondent

Environnement Gabon asserts national control over iboga: a new era for its sacred plant Libreville, Wednesday, June 10, 2026 – Gabon is tightening its grip on access to its sacred Iboga plant, initiating a significant move in the global competition for cultural resources. For generations, Iboga has been revered as a spiritual treasure, primarily within the Bwiti initiatory communities. Now, it enters a new chapter as Gabon mandates prior state authorization for any activities involving this iconic plant. This decision marks a pivotal moment for the nation in safeguarding its…

Human rights advocates have leveled serious allegations against the M23 armed group in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), accusing it of forcibly recruiting thousands of individuals—including soldiers, local militiamen, and civilians—in the eastern provinces. The organization behind these claims warns of inhumane detention conditions that have resulted in numerous fatalities among captives. Forced recruitment escalates in conflict zones The scale of abductions has surged following the M23’s capture of key cities like Goma and Bukavu in early 2025. Witnesses describe widespread raids targeting both military personnel and civilians, with…

The Burkina Faso government has closed its first bond issuance tailored to its diaspora with clear financial success. The operation, named the Diaspora Bond, raised 151.5 billion CFA francs, far exceeding the initial targets set by authorities in Ouagadougou. For a Sahelian state facing rising financing needs and limited access to conventional international markets, this outcome marks a strategic shift. Diaspora mobilisation surpasses expectations The bond targeted Burkinabè living abroad, whether in West Africa or elsewhere around the world. By capturing more than 151 billion CFA francs (roughly 230 million…

“Yaoundé is no longer the city we knew two decades ago, marked by an evolution of modern infrastructure from the city center. But today the city where I was born extends well beyond the seven hills it is known for. I truly appreciate this development,” says Mbarga Obama, a long-time resident of Cameroon’s political capital. At about 90 years old, he joyfully recounts the major steps in the transformation of his former village into a major city. “Previously, the urban center was limited to the Atemengué plateau with slight expansion…

With the 2026 FIFA World Cup just hours from kickoff, Senegal is caught up in the excitement — not just on the pitch, but through the booming world of sports betting. Over the past five years, the sector has gone fully digital. No more queues at betting shops: a few taps on a smartphone are all it takes to place a wager. As a result, more and more people are trying their luck. For them, the World Cup has already begun. In a group of young footballers from the same…