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Est de la RDC: l’AFC/M23 fustige le silence de la médiation et des partenaires au processus de paix qualifiant de complicité face au “sabotage” des efforts diplomatiques par Kinshasa
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Est de la RDC: l’AFC/M23 fustige le silence de la médiation et des partenaires au processus de paix qualifiant de complicité face au “sabotage” des efforts diplomatiques par Kinshasa

Breaking News Sécurité: Rutshuru : deux civils tués et plusieurs blessés dans une attaque armée à Biruma⠀ ⠀ Économie: DRC Mining Week 2026 : UBA RDC mise sur le digital pour séduire les acteurs du secteur minier⠀ ⠀ Sécurité: Est de la RDC: "ceux qui croient que nos frères et sœurs vivant dans les territoires occupés peuvent renoncer à leur appartenance nationale se trompent", Aimé Boji⠀ ⠀ Sécurité: OCHA recense près de 200 civils tués à Mandima (Ituri) en mai, plus de 60 000 déplacés aggravant la cr...
Benin’s strategic agricultural finance: diversifying partners with the islamic development bank
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Benin’s strategic agricultural finance: diversifying partners with the islamic development bank

Benin marks a significant stride in its pursuit of food sovereignty. The Islamic Development Bank (IDB) has recently disbursed a substantial sum of 12.57 billion FCFA, earmarked for the modernization of the nation’s agricultural sector. This extensive financing initiative primarily focuses on the restoration of soil fertility, a critical imperative as the country grapples with the full force of climate disruptions.Beyond the sheer monetary value, the selection of the IDB as a partner reflects a deliberate geopolitical and financial strategy. By engaging with the IDB, Porto-Novo is consciously broadening its base of financial partners. This approach aims to mitigate Benin's historical reliance on traditional Bretton Woods institutions and Western bond markets, where current interest rates h...
Liverpool’s attacking ambitions: exploring transfer options beyond Barcola
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Liverpool’s attacking ambitions: exploring transfer options beyond Barcola

Currently representing France in North America for the World Cup, Bradley Barcola, whose contract with Paris Saint-Germain extends until June 2028, is expected to feature prominently in upcoming transfer headlines. The former Olympique Lyonnais forward has firmly established himself on Liverpool's radar, as the English club aims to inject fresh talent into its offensive ranks. Paris Saint-Germain's attacking lineup could undergo significant alterations during the summer transfer window. While key players like Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Désiré Doué, Senny Mayulu, and Ousmane Dembélé appea...
Bernardo Silva to Real Madrid, PSG’s Lee Kang-in targeted by Barcelona
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Bernardo Silva to Real Madrid, PSG’s Lee Kang-in targeted by Barcelona

Real Madrid made a major move this week by signing Bernardo Silva as a free agent after his departure from Manchester City. The Portuguese international chose the Spanish capital over FC Barcelona, and this decision could push Barcelona to turn their attention to PSG's Lee Kang-in.On Wednesday, hours before Portugal's 1-1 draw with the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Real Madrid officially announced the signing of Bernardo Silva. The Portugal international arrives in Madrid as a free agent after nine full seasons at Manchester City, including a historic treble in 2023 with the Premier League, FA Cup, and Champions League.Bernardo Silva snubs Barcelona and Atletico for Real MadridBernardo Silva snubbed FC Barcelona and Atletico Madrid to join Real Madrid, where he will be coached by compa...
Chad strengthens agricultural export capabilities for global markets
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Chad strengthens agricultural export capabilities for global markets

Tchad Tchad : renforcement des capacités pour une meilleure gestion des exportations agricoles The World Bank and ANIE organized a training in Bakara to strengthen skills in agricultural export management, aiming to overcome challenges of international standards and procedures. In a significant move to bolster Chad agricultural exports, the World Bank and the National Agency for Investments and Exports (ANIE) collaboratively hosted a crucial capacity-building training session. Held in Bakara on Thursday, June 18, 2026, this initiative forms an integral part of the Agricultural Sector Resilience Program (PRSA).The comprehensive training focused on the vital topic of « Management of ...
Burkina Faso: captain Traoré’s security strategy faces intense scrutiny amidst escalating militant activity
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Burkina Faso: captain Traoré’s security strategy faces intense scrutiny amidst escalating militant activity

The security landscape across Burkina Faso continues to deteriorate significantly. The Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM), an organization aligned with Al-Qaeda in the Sahel, has asserted responsibility for the capture of a Volunteers for the Defense of the Homeland (VDP) outpost. This incident occurred during an assault on June 17, 2026, within the Ouahigouya area, which serves as the provincial capital of Yatenga in the northern reaches of the nation.This latest offensive represents a considerable setback for the territorial reconquest strategy championed by the transitional authorities. Captain Ibrahim Traoré, who assumed leadership in September 2022 with a firm commitment to restoring national territorial integrity, is now confronting an increasing wave of questions rega...
Burkina Faso’s media sovereignty push faces economic realities
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Burkina Faso’s media sovereignty push faces economic realities

Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso – The nation's Superior Council of Communication (CSC) has imposed a substantial fine of 50 million FCFA on Canal+. This penalty stems from the satellite operator's decision to cease access to Burkinabè public television channels for subscribers whose contracts had expired. While presented as a pivotal measure to safeguard the country's informational sovereignty, this ruling has reignited a critical debate concerning its economic ramifications and the overall coherence of the existing media landscape. A sovereignty with debatable boundaries The argument for informational sovereignty underscores the imperative for citizens to maintain uninterrupted access to public media outlets. However, this stance prompts a fundamental query: if consistent access is deemed a str...
The bradley barcola transfer saga continues for psg, arsenal, and liverpool
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The bradley barcola transfer saga continues for psg, arsenal, and liverpool

Despite a challenging performance in the Champions League final, where Bradley Barcola might have secured victory for Paris Saint-Germain against Arsenal before the decisive penalty shootout (1-1, then 4-3), missing crucial opportunities in extra time against David Raya, the Gunners, under manager Mikel Arteta, are reportedly preparing a significant move for the young forward. Much like the protracted situation surrounding Ousmane Dembélé, the future of Bradley Barcola has been a constant source of speculation and discussion, dominating PSG's headlines for several months this season. Both players, acquired in the summer of 2023, a...
Tshisekedi warns Congolese diaspora in Houston against division and foreign interference
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Tshisekedi warns Congolese diaspora in Houston against division and foreign interference

The President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Félix Tshisekedi, delivered a powerful message to the Congolese diaspora during a rally in Houston, Texas, following the national football team's historic draw against Portugal in the FIFA World Cup. Addressing a crowd of enthusiastic supporters, he emphasized the urgent need for unity and resilience against attempts to destabilize the country. a call for unity despite security challenges Standing before a packed audience, Tshisekedi did not shy away from the country's pressing security issues, particularly in the eastern regions of the DRC. He warned of the dangers posed by those he described as 'enemies of the nation,' urging citizens to reject divisive rhetoric and regionalism. 'Their accomplices have gone mad. Stay united. D...
Football: suspicions of match-fixing involving Ligue 1 star Elye Wahi
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Football: suspicions of match-fixing involving Ligue 1 star Elye Wahi

French football is under intense scrutiny following allegations that Elye Wahi, Ivorian international and Ligue 1 striker, may have deliberately earned a yellow card during a critical match against Metz. The suspicions arose from irregular betting patterns detected by sports betting monitoring partners, prompting legal action from the Ligue de football professionnel (LFP). Legal action following betting anomalies The LFP filed a complaint against X on May 29 after detecting unusual betting activity surrounding a caution received by Wahi during the 34th matchday of the 2025-26 Ligue 1 season. The alert came from specialized partners monitoring global sports betting markets, who flagged an abnormal volume of bets placed on Wahi receiving a yellow card. The public prosecutor's office in ...