How Longuè Longuè’s homecoming became Cameroun’s most talked-about moment The return of Longuè Longuè to Cameroun has sparked intense public debate, blending music with activism in a way few anticipated. Once a polarizing figure dubbed “the nation’s madman”, his reappearance on Camerounese soil has forced the country to confront questionsContinue Reading
regional peace efforts in eastern DRC: Burundi’s president backs Washington and doha processes President Évariste Ndayishimiye of Burundi and President Félix Tshisekedi of DRC Security Tuesday, June 23, 2026 – 4:34 PM During a two-day state visit to Kinshasa, Burundi’s President and current African Union Chair, Évariste Ndayishimiye, reaffirmed hisContinue Reading
Rabat witnessed a landmark recognition when the UNESCO highlighted the scientific excellence of Morocco’s National Institute for Agricultural Research (INRA) in safeguarding the nation’s genetic heritage and biodiversity. During a high-level meeting in the capital, Mr. Charaf Ahmimed, Director of UNESCO’s Maghreb Regional Office, commended the INRA’s pioneering efforts inContinue Reading
After a full decade away from Gabon’s oil landscape, global energy leader Shell has inked a landmark agreement with the Gabonese government, signaling a bold new chapter for the nation’s energy future. The landmark memorandum of understanding, signed by Shell’s Exploration and New Opportunities Director Thomas Praeger and Gabon’s PetroleumContinue Reading
Morocco secures nine key seats in African Union governance bodies These nine appointments underscore the growing trust placed in Morocco’s diplomatic and institutional leadership across the continent. Morocco has secured nine prestigious positions within African Union institutions, emerging as the leading North African beneficiary of leadership roles across key governanceContinue Reading
Gabon stands at a pivotal moment in its fight against corruption, with international experts set to conduct a high-stakes evaluation from June 29 to July 1, 2026. The assessment, mandated by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), will scrutinize the country’s anti-corruption framework and efforts to recoverContinue Reading
8,394 Rwandan refugees voluntarily repatriated from DRC, 10,000 target set for 2026 In a significant milestone for regional cooperation, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Rwanda, and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) have announced that 8,394 Rwandan refugees have been voluntarily repatriated from the DRC sinceContinue Reading
The Togolese authorities have suffered a significant blow following a ruling from the ECOWAS Court of Justice. The magistrates determined that the constitutional amendment passed in March 2024 contravened democratic principles and the constitutional order, dealing a severe blow to the government’s narrative of compliance with republican norms. This decisionContinue Reading
Beijing recently hosted pivotal talks that could reshape Morocco’s economic landscape and its role in global trade. During the 4th International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE), Moroccan officials made a bold push to position the Kingdom as the industrial bridge between Europe, Africa, and the Atlantic. Minister of Investment Karim ZidaneContinue Reading
Romain Gras Senior journalist specializing in DRC and Great Lakes politics Stanis Bujakera Tshiamala DRC political analyst and editor M23 conflict João Lourenço Joseph Kabila Félix Tshisekedi Behind the diplomatic curtain: Angola’s role in DRC’s crisis In early January 2026, the relationship between the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)Continue Reading
Three years after the military junta in Niger forged closer ties with Russia, the country continues to grapple with an escalating jihadist insurgency. Despite the authorities’ stated goal of restoring security through this strategic shift, violent attacks have intensified, inflicting heavy casualties on the nation’s defense and security forces. UnrelentingContinue Reading
The Democratic Republic of Congo’s public health authorities have confirmed 1,003 Ebola cases and 254 deaths, reflecting a fatality rate of 25.3%. The situation remains dire, with 91.3% of infections and 80.7% of fatalities concentrated in the remote Ituri province, a region plagued by armed conflict. Health experts acknowledge thatContinue Reading