ebola in DRC: rebuilding trust amid rising epidemic fears july 17, 2026 Ebola continues its relentless spread in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). In North Kivu, beyond medical care and the opening of a new Ebola Treatment Center in Butembo, Médecins Sans Frontières is working closely with localContinue Reading
On July 14th, during the French National Day celebration held at the French Embassy in Libreville, Ambassador Fabrice Mauriès revealed that President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema of Gabon is scheduled to undertake a state visit to Paris in the coming days. The seasoned diplomat characterized this upcoming event as theContinue Reading
PoliticsAfrica ECOWAS summit convenes in Freetown amidst AES absence Freetown is hosting the ECOWAS Heads of State and Government summit this weekend. The Economic Community of West African States gathers as Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso remain outside the bloc, a situation the organization seeks to address to restore itsContinue Reading
The Beninese Customs Administration has just achieved a major milestone in its ongoing battle against cross-border fraud. A sweeping operation conducted at the Hillacondji border crossing in the southwest has led to the interception of a substantial shipment of illegally imported mobile devices. On July 12, 2026, a coordinated effortContinue Reading
In a significant legal development in Dakar, a collective representing descendants of the founder of Touba, the revered holy city in Senegal, has filed a formal complaint against opposition leader Ousmane Sonko. The move follows his remarks during the inauguration of the Pastef party’s headquarters in the city, where heContinue Reading
African society news Senegal: politician Ousmane Sonko faces legal action over Touba comments A group representing descendants of Touba’s founder has filed a complaint with Dakar’s prosecutor’s office against opposition leader Ousmane Sonko. The legal action follows his remarks during the inauguration of his party’s headquarters in the holy city,Continue Reading
Senegal is embarking on a decisive path to manage its public finances, reportedly engaging the prominent American investment bank Lazard as its financial advisor for sovereign debt. This significant development in African news today, anticipated around mid-July, is under intense scrutiny from international investors, particularly in light of massive budgetaryContinue Reading
The state-owned refinery Sonara, located in Limbe, is undergoing a strategic pivot. After years of relying on private partnerships under the project name Parras 24, Cameroonian authorities are now prioritizing a public-sector collaboration to secure its future operations. This decision marks a significant shift in the country’s approach to managingContinue Reading
Breaking News Politique: «La crédibilité du multilatéralisme s’affaiblit lorsque la souveraineté des États est violée »: le plaidoyer de Félix Tshisekedi à Luanda pour le respect du droit international⠀ ⠀ Politique: Félix Tshisekedi à Luanda : «nous devons refuser la banalisation de la guerre et nous ne pouvons pas nousContinue Reading
Après une année d’attente, le Gabon a validé le deuxième cycle du mécanisme d’examen de l’application de la Convention des Nations unies contre la corruption. Cette étape consacre les efforts conduits sous la coordination de la Commission nationale de lutte contre la corruption et l’enrichissement illicite, présidée par Nestor Mbou.Continue Reading
DRC health crisis looms as malaria funding faces cut for North Kivu July 16, 2026 As the deadline for Global Fund grant applications approaches, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) warns that the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s North Kivu province risks being excluded from critical malaria funding. With malaria remaining theContinue Reading
Cameroun: a senior official accuses ministers of ‘magical’ gold trafficking denials A senior figure in Cameroon’s opposition challenges the government’s narrative on missing gold reserves. Armand Djaleu | 5 hours ago | 4 min read A A A Follow Cameroon updates on Google Summarize Listen 3Comment Government insists no stateContinue Reading