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A court in Bamako has sentenced French lieutenant-colonel Yann V. to twenty years in prison, nearly a year after his arrest in Mali. The officer, who was officially assigned to the French embassy, was also fined 3.6 million FCFA for alleged crimes against state security. Malian authorities accuse him of taking part in operations meant to destabilise the country’s institutions by rallying political figures, civil society actors, and senior army officers. Paris strongly rejects these allegations, calling the case baseless and demanding his release. This case comes amid heightened tensions…

The official launch of construction on the Kobe-Kobe deepwater port on Monday, June 8, 2026, marks far more than the start of an infrastructure project. It ushers in a new chapter in Gabon’s economic history. Behind the bulldozers and technical studies lies a national transformation project whose consequences could permanently reshape the country’s role in African and global trade. At Nyonié, on the Atlantic coast of Estuaire province, President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema gave the starting signal for a program that brings together several strategic ambitions: industrialisation, economic sovereignty, diversification…

On 7 and 8 June 2026, the Togolese capital hosted a strategic meeting focused on the crisis in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Around the table were representatives from the main regional bodies involved in mediation: the Southern African Development Community (SADC), the East African Community (EAC), the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region (ICGLR), alongside envoys from the African Union (AU) and the United Nations (UN). The stated objective was to assess the coherence of diplomatic approaches and gauge how far the warring parties remain from…

« Musuminyina katu wabula » – a Luba proverb meaning « perseverance leads to success » – perfectly encapsulates the relentless drive of José Mpanda Kabangu, the Democratic Republic of Congo’s Minister of Posts, Telecommunications and Digital Economy. Having set his sights on securing a sovereign satellite for the nation, he remains undeterred, even after his initial stint at the helm of the Ministry of Scientific Research and Technological Innovation in 2019. Last Friday, June 5th, Minister Mpanda welcomed a high-level delegation from China Unicom and Genew Technologies in Kinshasa…

The Malian transitional government has announced a one-year ban on large-displacement motorcycles outside major urban centres, a measure aimed at curbing the mobility of armed terrorist groups. The ban, which is renewable, also suspends the import, transit, sale and distribution of these two-wheelers nationwide. The decision has sparked scepticism, particularly in rural areas where motorcycles are a vital means of transport. The interministerial decree was broadcast on national television at the beginning of the month. It states: “The circulation of motorcycles with a displacement of 125 cc and above outside…

A report published on 8 June 2026 has sparked widespread debate after revealing that several French officers have returned to N’Djamena since mid-April to revive military cooperation between France and Chad, less than two years after the historic decision that ended the French military presence in the country.   While Paris insists it does not plan to redeploy permanent forces on Chadian soil, the mere resumption of military cooperation and intelligence sharing raises serious questions about the impact on President Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno’s image and the credibility of the…

The government has published a series of decrees launching training competitions, direct competitions, professional competitions and selection tests to fill these positions. For the 2026 fiscal year, the Cameroonian state civil service is opening a total of 2,305 positions across various ministries. Minister of Public Service and Administrative Reform Joseph LE kick-started the recruitment process on June 4 by publishing the participation modalities through 36 decrees announcing the competitions. In the accompanying information note, the minister details the distribution of available posts. First, for standard recruitment, 890 slots are offered:…

Nigéria : des centaines d’otages libérés par Boko Haram euronews videos mar. 9 juin 2026 à 8:24 AM UTC Ajoutez Yahoo comme source préférée pour voir nos articles sur Google. Plusieurs centaines de personnes enlevées par Boko Haram plus tôt cette année dans un village de l’État de Borno, dans le nord-est du pays, ont été libérées ce week-end, ont déclaré dimanche un sénateur et un responsable local de la jeunesse. Publicité À propos de nos publicités By Aïcha Abdou — Senior correspondent

Yesterday, the Gabon and the European Union held their second strategic partnership dialogue at the Palais des Congrès Omar Bongo Ondimba in the Cité de la Démocratie. Co-chaired by the country’s Vice-President of the Government, Hermann Immongault, and the EU Ambassador to Gabon, Cécile Abadie, the meeting followed the inaugural session held in October 2024. As Hermann Immongault highlighted, this dialogue is anchored in the Samoa Agreement, the legal foundation governing relations between the EU and African, Caribbean, and Pacific nations. He emphasized its call for “a more balanced, action-oriented…

The Gabonese Republic and the European Union convened yesterday at the Omar Bongo Ondimba Congress Palace in the Cité de la Démocratie for the second session of their strategic partnership dialogue. Co-chaired by Gabon’s Vice-President of Government, Hermann Immongault, and the EU Ambassador to Gabon, Cécile Abadie, this meeting followed the inaugural session held in October 2024. Highlighting the significance of the event, Mr. Immongault emphasized that the dialogue aligns with the Samoa Agreement, the foundational legal framework governing relations between the EU and African, Caribbean, and Pacific (ACP) nations.…

The Burkinabè Ministry of Culture issued an immediate suspension of all national beauty pageants on June 8, freezing competitions such as Miss Burkina, local queen elections, and ethnic-themed contests. The decision, announced via an official statement, halts all such events pending a comprehensive overhaul of their regulatory framework. Transition authorities cite the need to align these competitions with Burkinabè cultural values and the ideological principles of the popular progressive revolution led by Captain Ibrahim Traoré. Suspending pageants for cultural sovereignty The ministry’s reasoning is rooted in the sovereignist discourse that…

Mali’s prime minister, Abdoulaye Maïga, attended the opening ceremony of panel discussions covering topics such as “media literacy: a civic challenge in the digital age,” “informational disorder: the MDM triptych and verification tools,” and “teaching and training in media literacy.” Morocco, the guest of honour, was heavily represented at the forum, which ran from 3 to 6 June 2026. Aziz Boucetta, publishing director of Panorapost.com, said, “the pan-african family gathers in Mali to discuss Africa’s problems, which are perfectly surmountable once we become aware of them.” He added, “Morocco accepted…