The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Burundi, alongside his Congolese counterpart, has issued a renewed call for international support to address the ongoing security crisis in the eastern regions of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). This urgent appeal comes as violence persists despite signed peace agreements, leaving communitiesContinue Reading
The Sahel is sliding deeper into one of the world’s most overlooked humanitarian catastrophes, with over 24 million people in urgent need of assistance in 2026. While global focus remains fixed on conflicts in Eastern Europe and the Middle East, communities across the Sahel face an escalating emergency that demandsContinue Reading
The “ville morte” (ghost town) operation observed this Wednesday, June 3rd, in Kinshasa did not bring the capital to a complete standstill. Throughout the heart of the RDC and its various provinces, the opposition struggled to fully mobilize the population behind their call for action. Markets eventually reopened, taxis navigatedContinue Reading
The United States is tightening its grip on key figures fueling the ongoing conflict in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The U.S. Department of the Treasury has imposed fresh sanctions on two individuals deeply embedded in the violence tearing through North and South Kivu provinces: a seniorContinue Reading
President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema of Gabon has disclosed that his administration turned down a formal proposal from the US government to host migrants expelled from American soil. The revelation, shared during a high-profile interview, underscores Libreville’s divergent stance compared to other African capitals courted by Washington since Donald Trump’sContinue Reading
On Tuesday, Bénin’s newly elected President Romuald Wadagni embarked on a pivotal diplomatic mission to Burkina Faso, marking a significant chapter in West African relations. This short but strategic visit underscores a shared commitment to rejuvenating the deep-rooted historical, economic, and cultural bonds that have long connected the two nations.Continue Reading
Lomé, June 3 2026 — Following official visits to Nigeria, Niger and Burkina Faso, Beninese President Romuald Wadagni touched down in Lomé this afternoon for a working visit aimed at strengthening bilateral relations. The Beninese leader was greeted at Lomé’s Gnassingbé Eyadéma International Airport by Togolese President Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé,Continue Reading
society Vandalism at Gabon’s Media Regulator Raises Security Concerns By Editor-in-Chief June 3, 2026 81 No comment Libreville, June 3, 2026 — The forced entry and vandalism of several offices at Gabon’s High Authority of Communication (HAC) has ignited urgent discussions about the security of the nation’s public institutions. TheContinue Reading
Washington’s push to accelerate the deportation of undocumented migrants has encountered an unexpected diplomatic hurdle in Central Africa. The Gabonese government has firmly rejected a proposed bilateral agreement aimed at receiving migrants expelled from the United States, defying expectations of unconditional alignment with American policies. The bold stance taken byContinue Reading
Investment in West African Infrastructure to Revitalize Regional Connectivity The African Development Bank (AfDB), through its concessional lending arm, the African Development Fund, has approved a substantial financing package exceeding $59 million USD. This allocation is earmarked for the rehabilitation and modernization of the critical road segment linking Kara inContinue Reading
Powering N’Djamena: groundbreaking ceremony for new 40MW plant The Minister of Energy and Renewable Energies, Mr. Mourad Adjal, announced during a recent visit to Niamey that the groundbreaking ceremony for a new 40-megawatt power plant in N’Djamena, Chad, will take place in the coming days. The project is being implementedContinue Reading
Military escalation in Haut-Mbomou as LRA fighters are deployed In a strategic and controversial move, government forces and Russian mercenaries have begun a massive mobilization of Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) elements within the Haut-Mbomou prefecture. This deployment is specifically designed to undermine and sabotage the ongoing Azandé resistance movement thatContinue Reading