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On 17 May 2026, the World Health Organization declared the Ebola outbreak raging in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo and persisting in Uganda a “public health emergency of international …
Ebola response in the DRC threatened by political turmoil and armed conflict Read More
Ousmane Sonko has been overwhelmingly re-elected as leader of his party, Pastef, during its congress on Saturday. Removed from the position of Prime Minister two weeks ago by President Bassirou …
Ousmane Sonko reaffirms political grip after Pastef re-election in Sénégal Read More
Pastef stands more united than ever behind a single man. Ousmane Sonko was overwhelmingly re-elected as head of his party during Saturday’s congress. Removed from the position of prime minister …
Ousmane Sonko’s plébiscite: what next for Senegal’s political landscape? Read More
Ousmane Sonko a abordé la question des prochaines élections locales lors de son rassemblement d’investiture ce dimanche au Dakar Arena, en exprimant une position ferme contre tout éventuel report du …
Ousmane Sonko met en garde Diomaye Faye sur un possible report des locales de 2027 Read More
On the second day of his official tour in Libreville, Colonel Michaël Randrianirina, President of the Refoundation of the Republic of Madagascar, embarked on an extensive exploration of the Gabonese …
Madagascar’s colonel randrianirina explores Libreville’s iconic landmarks Read More
Journalists and experts answer your questions on why the United States has imposed fresh sanctions on two individuals involved in the conflict in eastern drc, the status of soudanese refugees …
Us sanctions in the drc: why Washington targets new officials, plus Soudan refugees, french space mission 2027, and cuba’s economic squeeze Read More
The Cameroonian Parliament convenes on June 9 for its second ordinary session of the year, traditionally focused on budget orientation debates. Senators and deputies will scrutinize the broad outlines of …
Cameroun: budget 2027 debated amid financial strain and political uncertainty Read More
The Pastef-Les Patriotes party held its first national congress over the weekend since its founding in 2014 in Dakar. The event was an opportunity to give fresh impetus amid a …
Sonko sets the course at Pastef’s first national congress Read MoreCôte d’Ivoire: Abidjan demolitions, key elections, and world cup aspirations dominate headlines Abidjan’s recent events highlight a dynamic period, with widespread demolition operations, significant electoral outcomes, and the nation’s anticipation …
Côte d’Ivoire: Abidjan demolitions, key elections, and world cup aspirations dominate headlines Read More
In a decisive move that underscores the escalating tensions between Western nations and the Malian authorities, Belgium has announced the permanent closure of its embassy in Bamako. Effective June 30, …
Belgium pulls out of Mali as diplomatic isolation deepens Read More
The second session of the political dialogue between Gabon and the European Union commenced on June 8, 2026, at the Palais des Congrès within Libreville’s Cité de la Démocratie. This …
Gabon and eu reinforce cooperation in second political dialogue session Read More
The National Mining Corporation (Sonamines) is significantly tightening its oversight of gold mining operations across Cameroon. Following a comprehensive inspection tour conducted in the Adamaoua and East regions, key hubs …
Sonamines intensifies regulatory scrutiny over Cameroon’s gold operators Read More