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Cardinal Fridolin Ambongo painted a grim picture of the situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Speaking to the faithful at Notre-Dame du Congo Cathedral, the Archbishop of Kinshasa condemned the ongoing insecurity, armed conflicts, the presence of foreign forces on Congolese soil, the poverty of the population, and the resurgence of the Ebola epidemic. In this context, he argued that a constitutional revision is not a priority."Do we really think that changing the Constitution, which is touted as a solution to all these dark scenarios, do you really think that changing the Constitution, with the aim of a third term, is the most appropriate response to the tragedies of this Congolese population? Given the gravity of the current situation, we see neither the necessity nor the urg...

SécuritéCrimes et JusticeActualitésTwitterCrime à la paroisse de Zemio : comment les mercenaires russes du groupe Wagner ont éliminé l’abbé CrépinPar Corbeaunews - 30 juin 202602FacebookTwitterPinterestWhatsApp FacebookTwitterPinterestWhatsApp Article précédentDu HCC à la Police : La traque aux “Avatars” et le grand basculement de Bangui dans la cyber-dictaturehttp://www.corbeaunews-centrafrique.com Facebook Vimeo By Harouna Ousmane — Reporter

SocietyCameroon explores secure document solutions for transport ministryTransport Minister Jean Ernest Masséna Ngallè Bibéhè met with National Printing Office and Impact Palmarès R&D leaders to discuss cutting-edge security measures for official documents and transport permits.Marturin ATCHA|30 June 2026|2 minutes readAAAFollow Cameroon news on GoogleSummarizeListenCommentThe Cameroon Ministry of Transport is advancing efforts to modernize and secure its administrative documents. Transport Minister Jean Ernest Masséna Ngallè Bibéhè recently met with key officials to explore innovative technologies that could prevent forgery and enhance document integrity. During the June 30 meeting, he received Oyono Bika Pierre, Director General of the National Printing Office, and Léonie Kwekam, CEO of...

The military junta led by Ibrahim Traoré in Burkina Faso is increasingly aligning its governance and ideological framework with Soviet and North Korean models, marking a significant departure from traditional Western alliances. This shift reflects a broader trend among Sahelian regimes seeking alternative political and economic systems. The junta’s adoption of centralised state control, propaganda methods, and personality cults mirrors practices seen in the former Soviet Union and North Korea. Observers note that this transformation is reshaping Burkina Faso’s domestic policies and international relations, raising concerns about human rights and regional stability. By Harouna Ousmane — Reporter

“Diomaye-Sonko, new season,” reads the front page of Tuesday, June 30, referring to the tense relationship between President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and his former Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko. Dismissed from the premiership on May 22, Sonko won the presidency of the National Assembly four days later.New season, because two blocs are now clashing over a constitutional reform: the executive and the legislature. It is, as one newspaper puts it, a “clash of institutions.”On June 29, the National Assembly — where Ousmane Sonko’s party, the African Patriots of Senegal for Work, Ethics, and Fraternity (Pastef), holds 130 of 165 seats — adopted a constitutional revision proposal. However, before the review began, the Minister of Justice, Me Moussa Sarr, announced that its adoption would be subject ...

A major capacity-building programme has officially begun with the opening of a series of training workshops dedicated to Mali’s ancient manuscripts, under the project “Promoting the preservation and accessibility of endangered African documentary heritage”.Led by the UNESCO office in Mali in partnership with the NGO SAVAMA-DCI, the initiative aims to strengthen the skills of over 70 participants, including members from families that hold ancient manuscripts, as well as students and researchers. The goal is to better preserve and enhance this priceless heritage.The ancient manuscripts of the Sahel, especially those from Mali, represent a unique source of knowledge and bear witness to Africa’s rich historical and intellectual legacy. Given the threats posed by security crises and climate cha...

a committee has announced the official shaving operation for journalist Souley Onohiolo, called “operation drop the beard”, ending an eight-month wait for a government reshuffle.the journalist had made a bet: he would not shave until President Paul Biya, re-elected on 12 October 2026, changed the cabinet that has been in place since 2019.“the president of the organising committee for the ‘big shave Souley Onohiolo’ project informs national and international media that on Friday 3 July 2026 at 12 noon, at the BOTANIK’S beauty centre (a service provider) located in the Essos district of Yaoundé, the official ceremony of ‘drop the beard’ of Souley Onohiolo, eminent journalist, senior reporter and editorialist, will take place,” the committee’s statement said.according to the organising commit...

For years confined to the sporting realm, the International Chantal Biya Mountain Bike (VTT) Race is taking a strategic new direction. With its third edition, the event seeks to become a tool for territorial economic attractiveness. On June 29, 2026, in Bertoua, the capital of Cameroon's East Region, the race will highlight the region's potential. By Harouna Ousmane — Reporter

Bernardo Silva expresses happiness over Real Madrid transfer Speaking at a press conference on Tuesday ahead of Portugal's World Cup round of 16 match against Croatia on Friday at 1 AM, Bernardo Silva chose not to dwell on his transfer to Real Madrid. While he admitted being 'happy' to join the Merengues, the midfielder emphasized that his full focus is currently on his national team. By Fati Seyni — Analyst

Mali army safeguards 940 civilian trucks on critical road corridor The Malian armed forces escorted 940 civilian trucks between Kayes and Bamako from June 23 to 29, 2026, ensuring security on this strategic route with no major incidents. The Forces Armées Maliennes (FAMa) conducted a security and escort operation for civilian vehicles along the Kayes–Sandaré–Diéma–Bamako road corridor from June 23 to 29, 2026. This mission aimed to reinforce safety on this critical route. A first detachment from the FAMa escorted a convoy of 540 civilian trucks from Kayes to Sandaré. At the same time, a second group departed from Diéma on June 23 to join the convoy, taking charge of the 540 trucks along with several vehicles stranded in Sandaré. After regrouping in Diéma, the convoy reached a total of...