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Mauritania · MauritaniaMauritania's former economy minister Sidi Ould Tah took office Monday as head of the African Development Bank, vowing to build a "robust and prosperous" continent despite US aid cuts.See the Story
Mauritania's Tah Takes over as Africa's 'Super Banker'
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Corruption · Equatorial GuineaA court in Equatorial Guinea has sentenced Baltasar Ebang Engonga, a former senior government official, to eight years in prison for embezzlement. Engonga became famous after sextapes involving him and several women leaked online. According to Hilario Mitogo, press director of the Supreme Court, the Bioko provincial tribunal found Engonga guilty of diverting funds meant for professional travel expenses for personal use. He was also fined $220,00…See the Story
Equatorial Guinea court sends Baltasar Engonga to jail
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World Cup · GabonAt the opening of this 7th day of the 2026 World Cup World Cup playoffs for the African continent, Gabon did not give Seychelles any chance by imposing itself largely (4-0) thanks to a trip of Denis Bouanga and a goal of defender Yannis M'Bemba at the end of the match. This success allowed the Panthers to take the lead of group F in front of Côte d'Ivoire and put the Elephants under pressure before their match against Burundi on Friday 5 Septemb…See the Story
World Eliminaries 2026: Gabon Crushes Seychelles and Takes Control of Group F
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