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Gabon takes another decisive step toward decentralization as Paul Kessany, Minister of Youth, Sports, Cultural Influence, and Arts, signed a landmark framework agreement with Libreville Municipality on July 30, 2026. This move aligns with President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema’s vision to empower local authorities and bring governance closer to citizens.

Morocco’s King Mohammed VI has made a striking diplomatic gesture by naming a major national highway after former US President Donald Trump. The announcement came on August 1st, commemorating Trump’s historic 2020 recognition of Morocco’s sovereignty over the Western Sahara—a decision Morocco’s leadership has described as a pivotal moment in bilateral relations. Honouring a landmark decision The newly designated Autoroute Donald Trump spans 1,055 kilometres, connecting Tiznit and Dakhla. This route now stands as Africa’s longest road infrastructure, symbolising both progress and partnership. In an official letter dated July 2nd, King Mohammed VI expressed his gratitude for Trump’s decisive stance, stating that the gesture would be etched in the nation’s memory forever. The king noted, “In...

Kolo Muani to undergo Juventus medical before Serie A comeback French striker Randal Kolo Muani landed in Turin over the weekend to complete a high-profile medical examination as part of his imminent transfer to Juventus from Paris Saint-Germain. The highly anticipated move, valued at up to €50 million, marks a bold statement of intent from the Italian giants as they reshape their squad ahead of the new Serie A season. Medical tests and pre-season preparations The French international was greeted by Turin airport crowds typical of a marquee signing. From there, he proceeded directly to J-Medical, Juventus’ state-of-the-art medical facility, where he began the full battery of physical assessments required to finalize his transfer. Club sources indicate an accelerated timeline to ensure K...

In a significant gesture, King Mohammed VI of Morocco has decreed that a prominent highway, linking the southern regions of the country to the contested territory of Western Sahara, will bear the name of former U.S. President Donald Trump. This decision was publicly announced on Saturday.Donald Trump now has a highway named in his honor within Morocco. This vital road artery, connecting Morocco's southern provinces to Western Sahara, has been officially designated after the former American president, following a royal decision by King Mohammed VI.The Tiznit-Dakhla expressway has been formally renamed the “Autoroute Donald J. Trump.” This designation was revealed through a letter dispatched by King Mohammed VI to President Trump on July 2, outlining the royal decree. In his communication, t...

In a move both symbolic and dramatic, Morocco has paid tribute to Donald Trump by renaming a major highway in the Western Sahara region after the former U.S. president. The decision, announced by the official Moroccan Press Agency (MAP), came directly from King Mohammed VI, who formalized the gesture in a letter to Trump on July 2. The newly designated Donald J. Trump Highway spans 1,055 kilometers—making it Africa’s longest road infrastructure—and connects southern Morocco to the contested Western Sahara, a territory claimed by the Polisario Front. The Polisario, backed by Algeria, has fought for independence from Rabat for five decades. An unprecedented diplomatic gesture In his letter, King Mohammed VI expressed gratitude for Trump’s “historic recognition of Morocco’s sovereignty ove...

The diplomatic ties between Morocco and the United States have reached new heights. In a symbolic move, King Mohammed VI has ordered the renaming of a major highway in Western Sahara to honor the current U.S. President, Donald Trump. The newly christened Autoroute Donald J. Trump stretches over 1,055 kilometers, making it the longest road infrastructure in Africa. This gesture follows the Moroccan monarch's decision to publicly acknowledge the U.S. recognition of Morocco's sovereignty over the Western Sahara in 2020. Honoring a landmark decision In a letter dated July 2 and addressed to Donald Trump, King Mohammed VI expressed his gratitude for the U.S. support in recognizing Morocco's territorial integrity. Mohammed VI stated, "This historic recognition will forever be etched in the hea...

Chad N'Djamena steps up security: 252 arrested in major anti-crime sweep Chad's capital city witnessed a decisive crackdown on illicit activities as security forces detained 252 individuals and seized contraband during a large-scale anti-crime operation. A coordinated security operation swept through N'Djamena on August 1, 2026, targeting high-crime zones across the capital. Multiple law enforcement agencies joined forces, including the Garde nationale et nomade du Tchad (GNNT), National Gendarmerie, National Police, Criminal Investigation Department, and specialized units. Operation targets hotspots The operation focused on neighborhoods long known for criminal activi...

Cameroon’s prolonged presidential absence fuels public debateCameroon TribuneAugust 2, 2026Add Cameroon Tribune as your preferred source for Google updates.Two months without a public appearance, eight months into an eighth consecutive term—such prolonged absence remains unprecedented in Cameroon’s political landscape.While unparalleled, it is not illegal, reassures Benoit Ndong Soumeth, a presidential mission minister. "A population may, out of concern, seek clarity about their leader’s whereabouts. The director of the Civil Cabinet has confirmed all is well—his statement stands as the most authoritative reassurance. There is no cause for alarm or urgency," he states.Yet Roger Justin Noah, first deputy secretary-general and interim communications secretary of Maurice Kamto’s opposition Mo...

US diplomat meets sahrawi peace advocates in laayoune The Sahrawis for Peace movement held a working session with the US embassy’s political counselor in Morocco, marking a new phase in bilateral exchanges aimed at addressing the Western Sahara situation. The session, held in Laayoune at the residence of Mohamed Lemine Nafa, a member of the movement’s Permanent Political Commission, was arranged at the request of the US diplomatic mission and brought together key leaders and cadres of Sahrawis for Peace. During the meetin...

After a standout season with RC Lens, Malian midfielder Mamadou Sangaré has finalized his move to Brentford. At just 24 years old, he becomes both the highest-value departure in the club’s history and the Bees’ most expensive signing to date. Mamadou Sangaré’s journey to Brentford Sangaré’s performance in Ligue 1 this season caught the attention of several European clubs, with Brentford securing his services in a deal that sets new benchmarks for both parties. His arrival underscores the club’s ambition to strengthen its squad with top-tier African talent. A landmark deal for RC Lens and Brentford For RC Lens, this transfer marks a historic milestone, as Sangaré’s exit eclipses all previous sales in terms of financial return. Meanwhile, Brentford reinforces its midfield with a player who...

Moroccan monarch receives Trump’s message on National Throne Day On the occasion of the 27th anniversary of Morocco’s Throne Day, celebrated on July 30, King Mohammed VI received a message from American President Donald Trump. In the correspondence, Trump reiterated the United States’ recognition of Morocco’s sovereignty over Western Sahara and endorsed the Moroccan autonomy plan as the sole viable resolution to this long-standing territorial dispute. «The United States is unequivocal: we recognize Morocco’s sovereignty over Western Sahara and support the Moroccan autonomy proposal as a serious, credible, and realistic framework for a just and lasting solution,» Trump stated in the message. Highlighting the urgency of ending the stalemate, the US leader emphasized that «any alternat...