Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo: 550 confirmed cases including 101 deaths, Ituri remains the epicenter Burial of a patient who died from EbolaContinue Reading
On 23 june 2026, the cameroonian state will settle a new maturity of its ECMR 2023 multi-tranche bond, for an amount exceeding 120 billion fcfa. The information comes from a notice signed on 5 june 2026 by Louis Banga Ntolo, director general of the Central African stock exchange (BVMAC). OfContinue Reading
The Moroccan economy is set to experience a notable acceleration, with growth anticipated to reach 4.9% in 2025. This projection represents an increase from the 4.4% recorded in 2024, indicating a strengthening economic outlook. This positive momentum is largely fueled by dynamic domestic demand, which continues to be a primaryContinue Reading
SECURITY CRISIS Mali’s escalating conflict threatens Bamako as civilians bear the brunt A new phase of conflict in Mali sees jihadist offensives expanding toward the capital, while the junta’s toughened stance fails to restore stability or protect civilians. Share 𝕏 f in ✆ ➤ ✉ 🔗 Copied ! The Mali conflict’sContinue Reading
In a recent opinion piece, Cameroonian journalist Jean Claude Mbede, based in Italy, shares a personal story that sheds light on the reality of tribalism in Cameroon. Here is his account: Tribalism Stories – Cameroon #1 I have decided to start sharing true stories about tribalism, which sometimes hides inContinue Reading
Cameroon is moving forward with its administrative modernisation strategy. Authorities in Yaoundé are looking for 163 million dollars—worth nearly 90 billion CFA francs at current exchange rates—to fund the digital transformation of decentralised local authorities (CTDs). The initiative aims to equip municipalities and regions with digital tools that can streamlineContinue Reading
Malian journalist jailed after criticising junta at media forum Chahana Takiou, publisher of the biweekly newspaper ’22 September’, was placed in detention on Monday after being summoned by the cybercrime prosecutor for remarks made against the ruling junta during a pan-African media forum in Bamako. Judicial sources confirmed that ChahanaContinue Reading
In Yaoundé, the capital of Cameroon, surveillance cameras have become a cornerstone of urban safety, deterring crime, protecting assets, and optimizing traffic flow across the city. How surveillance cameras are reshaping security in Yaoundé A resident of the Madison district shared a striking before-and-after perspective: «Before the cameras were installed,Continue Reading
Algeria continues its acts of solidarity toward African countries in need. On Monday in N’Djamena, Prime Minister Sifi Ghrieb, alongside Chad’s Prime Minister and head of government Allamaye Halina, presided over the groundbreaking ceremony for the Algeria-Chad solidarity power plant. The facility will have a production capacity of 40 megawatts.Continue Reading
The bust of a transnational drug trafficking ring in Niger’s Zinder has exposed the alarming sophistication of narcotics networks exploiting West Africa’s commercial corridors. On 5 June 2026, the regional branch of the Central Office for the Repression of Illicit Drug Trafficking (OCRTIS) launched a targeted operation in the DjaguindiContinue Reading
In a striking display of pragmatic cooperation, military surgeons from Burkina Faso recently concluded a high-level exchange program with the United States National Guard in Washington D.C. The two-day session, which took place in mid-May 2026, focused on combat trauma care, emergency surgical procedures, and battlefield casualty management—skills critical forContinue Reading
Côte d’Ivoire now counts over 400,000 mobile money service points, according to the Agency for the Promotion of Financial Inclusion – 300 times more than the number of ATMs. Ivorians rely daily on these kiosks to deposit salaries and withdraw cash, but agents often face liquidity shortages that hamper theirContinue Reading