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In his first public appearance as France’s ambassador to Morocco, Philippe Lalliot used the Spring Meeting of the Paris Peace Forum, held at the Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P) in …
New french ambassador in Rabat champions ‘franco-moroccan method’ at peace forum Read More
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
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 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 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
Real Madrid’s secret play for Michael Olise during the 2026 World Cup cycle As the French national team prepares to jet off to its Boston base for the 2026 FIFA …
Real madrid eyes michael olise amid world cup buzz for 2026 Read More
Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo: 515 confirmed cases and 91 deaths, Ituri remains the epicenter The deadly Ebola virus (Bundibugyo strain) continues its relentless spread across eastern Democratic …
Ebola outbreak in DR Congo: 515 confirmed cases and 91 deaths concentrated in Ituri Read More
Nine years after the collapse of PosteBank SA, a subsidiary of La Poste whose bankruptcy in 2017 abruptly froze the lifetime savings of thousands, the government has finally taken action. …
Gabon begins fresh count of Postebank depositors ahead of payouts Read More
There is something absurd about this picture: public health facilities running out of rapid HIV tests for more than a year, patients being sent home without screening, while Moroccan producers …
Hiv test shortages in Morocco highlight public procurement flaws Read More
The fourth annual Mousso d’Or awards, held on Saturday, June 6, 2026, in Ouagadougou, celebrated remarkable Burkinabè women whose dedication, leadership, and achievements significantly advance the nation’s progress. This distinguished …
Salmata sawadogo named Burkina Faso’s top woman at mousso d’or 2026 ceremony Read More