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The tanker Tagor, originating from Murmansk and suspected of falsely displaying a Cameroonian flag, was intercepted on May 31 approximately 400 nautical miles west of Brittany before being redirected to France for further investigation. The vessel known as the Tagor encountered an interception on May 31, roughly 740 kilometers (400 nautical miles) west of Brittany, amidst suspicions of illegally flying a Cameroonian flag. This tanker, which had set sail from Murmansk, Russia, and was reportedly en route to Limbe, Cameroon, underwent a nationality verification at sea, conducted under the authority of Article 110 of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS). Following this procedure, the French Navy escorted the vessel, diverting it to France. Yaoundé den...

Lucas Chevalier, the 24-year-old goalkeeper who joined Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) just a year ago, finds himself at a career crossroads. After being overlooked for France’s World Cup squad, the former LOSC Lille prospect faces an uncertain future in Paris as speculation swirls about his next move. The French international, signed for €55 million (including bonuses) last summer, has struggled to secure playing time under PSG’s new hierarchy, where Matvey Safonov has been favored. With his World Cup omission serving as a wake-up call, Chevalier now waits to learn his fate as the club weighs its options for the upcoming season. foreign clubs circle as psg ponders next steps Despite his high-profile transfer, Chevalier’s time in Paris has been far from smooth. Now, his ...

Prime Minister Rimtalba Jean Emmanuel Ouédraogo welcomed a delegation from the Interafrican Federation of Insurance Brokers (FIAC) on Tuesday, June 9, 2026. Led by its Interim President, Vakaramoko Samaké, the FIAC representatives briefed the Head of Government on the critical objectives of the Federation's 16th Annual General Assembly, scheduled to take place in Ouagadougou from June 10 to 13, 2026. This significant regional gathering, centered on the theme “The role of insurance brokerage in expanding access and improving penetration rate,” aims to position insurance brokers as pivotal players in driving financial inclusion across the continent. The event is set to convene nearly 200 insurance brokers from the 14 member countries of the CIMA zone (Interafrican Conference on Insurance Mar...

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The University of Lomé is strengthening its global footprint. On Friday, June 5, 2026, the institution signed a framework cooperation agreement with Creighton University, a Jesuit university based in Omaha, Nebraska, in the United States.The agreement was countersigned by Professor Kossivi Hounaké, President of the University of Lomé, and Reverend Father Daniel Hendrickson, President of Creighton University. Through this partnership, both universities aim to deepen their collaboration in education, research, and knowledge exchange.The accord provides for the implementation of joint training and research programs, as well as the promotion of student, faculty, and researcher mobility. It also opens the door to organizing conferences, seminars, and other scientific activities of mutual intere...

Algeria officially launched a 40-megawatt power plant project in N'Djamena on Monday, June 8. The groundbreaking ceremony was attended by Algerian Prime Minister Sifi Ghrieb and Chadian Prime Minister Allamaye Halina.Algerian officials stated that the power plant is a gift from Algeria to Chad, ordered by President Abdelmadjid Tebboune. This project reflects Algeria's commitment to strengthening economic cooperation and infrastructure development in Africa.The future facility will be built by Sonelgaz International and will use modern gas turbines. It aims to provide additional capacity to meet rising electricity demand in the Chadian capital and its surroundings. Chadian authorities noted that expanding electricity generation is a priority given growing household, industrial, and service ...

UN praises Togo's peace efforts in eastern DRC as mediation gains momentum Faure Gnassingbé and James Swan Security Tuesday, June 9, 2026 - 14:32 In a significant diplomatic development, United Nations Special Representative James Swan and UN Special Envoy for the Great Lakes Region Huang Xia met with Togolese President Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé in Lomé on June 8, 2026. The discussions focused on advancing peace initiatives in eastern Democratic Repu...

Former Minister of Youth and Sports, Franck Nguema, called for a comprehensive reform of the National Health Insurance and Social Guarantee Fund (CNAMGS) during a press conference held on June 8, 2026, in Akanda. Reacting to debates sparked by the World Health Organization's (WHO) 2025 report, he argued that the real issue is not questioning the existence of CNAMGS, but rather its ability to guarantee insured individuals genuine access to quality care. According to him, the WHO report does not label CNAMGS as a "fraud" or "scam," but rather highlights the need for urgent system reform.For the former government official, Gabon has succeeded in establishing a significant administrative health coverage, with nearly 76% of the population enrolled. However, this progress remains insufficient if...

Morocco reaffirmed its commitment to a political resolution of the Libyan crisis during a session of the African Union Peace and Security Council on Tuesday, 9 June 2026.Speaking at a meeting dedicated to the situation in Libya, Morocco's permanent representative to the African Union and the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa, Ambassador Mohamed Arrouchi, reiterated the kingdom's backing for national reconciliation and dialogue initiatives among Libyan factions.Ambassador Arrouchi stressed that the Skhirat Agreement, signed on 17 December 2015 under United Nations auspices, remains a key framework for achieving a lasting solution to the crisis. He also emphasised the need to preserve Libya's unity, sovereignty, and territorial integrity.He expressed Morocco's appreciation for th...

On Monday, June 8, 2026, Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé, President of the Council, welcomed two high-ranking United Nations envoys at the Lomé presidential palace. The delegation included James Swan, Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and head of MONUSCO, alongside Huang Xia, Special Envoy for the Great Lakes region. This meeting followed the African Union’s semi-annual mediation review process. Diplomatic progress and UN role in African-led mediation The discussions focused on reviewing the progress of ongoing diplomatic initiatives and the UN’s role in supporting African-led mediation efforts. In Lomé, the envoys and President Gnassingbé assessed how to bridge gaps between conflicting parties and sustain dialogue in a region plag...

Lomé convened a high-level meeting on Monday, 8 June 2026, dedicated to African mediation efforts regarding the ongoing crisis in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo and the Great Lakes region. Chaired by Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé, the mediator appointed by the African Union, the gathering focused on a central challenge: better coordinating peace initiatives that remain fragmented. Around the table sat facilitators designated by the African Union, along with representatives from the United Nations, the East African Community (EAC), the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS), the Southern African Development Community (SADC), the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region (ICGLR), and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). Their presence underscores the...