Gabon and eu advance strategic partnership on reforms, economy, and environment
The second session of the strategic partnership dialogue between Gabon and the European Union (EU) recently concluded at the Palais des Congrès Omar Bongo Ondimba, located within the Cité de la Démocratie. This significant gathering, co-chaired by Vice-President of the Government (VPG) Hermann Immongault and EU Ambassador to Gabon, CécileContinue Reading
Ebola bundibugyo in dr Congo: 19 recoveries reported amid outbreak
The Democratic Republic of Congo has recorded significant progress in its fight against the Ebola Bundibugyo outbreak, with 19 patients declared fully recovered and discharged from treatment centers. Health authorities confirmed the milestone as part of ongoing efforts to contain the epidemic that has gripped parts of the eastern regionContinue Reading
Burkina Faso halts all national beauty pageants
The Burkinabè Ministry of Culture announced on Monday, June 8, an immediate and indefinite suspension of all beauty pageants across the nation. This official directive effectively freezes all competitions, including those for Miss titles, neighborhood queens, or ethnic promotions, pending a comprehensive overhaul of their regulatory framework. The transitional authoritiesContinue Reading
Senegal: bassirou diomaye faye’s pastef future in question
The future of Bassirou Diomaye Faye within Pastef In Senegal’s dynamic political landscape, a significant question has emerged concerning the standing of prominent figure Bassirou Diomaye Faye within the Pastef party. Speculation is rife regarding whether he could face exclusion from the party, a development that would undoubtedly send ripplesContinue Reading
African mediation in east DRC sets strategic roadmap for second half of 2026
In a decisive move to break the diplomatic impasse in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), African mediators have finalized a robust action plan for the second half of 2026. The announcement follows a high-level meeting in Lomé, Togo, convened by African Union mediator Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé, aimed atContinue Reading
African mediation in DRC: new strategies for peace in the second half of 2026
Breaking News Sécurité: Est de la RDC: la médiation africaine adopte des orientations pour le second semestre de l’année et des mesures pour son efficacité Politique: Assemblée nationale: les rapports de la Cour des Comptes et de la CNDH déclarés recevables en plénière Santé: Épidémie d’Ebola en RDC : 550Continue Reading
Sexism in DRC parliament: why elected women remain targets
On May 15, 2026, sexist and misogynistic remarks from the speaker’s podium of the National Assembly in Kinshasa shook the Congolese political scene. A widely shared video shows national deputy Micheline Mpundu finishing her information motion and leaving the podium. The second vice-president, Christophe Mboso, who was presiding over theContinue Reading
Gabon’s strategic kobe-kobe port project takes shape
Gabon’s ambitious economic strategy, aimed at achieving tangible results, is clearly gaining momentum. The nation is making a significant push to establish itself as a prominent mining and industrial hub across Central Africa by 2030, demonstrating a grand vision for its future. Just over a month after the signing ofContinue Reading
Bamako drives pan-african media dialogue amid digital and security challenges
Malian Prime Minister Abdoulaye Maïga actively participated in the inaugural ceremony of key discussions, which focused on vital topics such as “Media Education: A Citizen Imperative in the Digital Age,” “Information Disorder: The MDM Triptych and Verification Tools,” and “Teaching and Training in Media Literacy.” Morocco, honored as the distinguishedContinue Reading
Ebola outbreak in DRC: 550 confirmed cases including 101 deaths
Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo: 550 confirmed cases including 101 deaths, Ituri remains the epicenter Burial of a patient who died from EbolaContinue Reading
Cameroon reopens public service recruitment with 2,090 positions for 2026
Cameroon is once again expanding its public sector workforce. Minister Joseph Lé announced on June 5, 2026, the opening of 2,090 new positions across various administrative bodies. While this figure might seem modest compared to pre-2021 standards, it signifies a notable departure from four years of stringent restrictions implemented toContinue Reading
Cameroon set to pay over 120 billion fcfa on bvmac 2023 bond
On 23 june 2026, the cameroonian state will settle a new maturity of its ECMR 2023 multi-tranche bond, for an amount exceeding 120 billion fcfa. The information comes from a notice signed on 5 june 2026 by Louis Banga Ntolo, director general of the Central African stock exchange (BVMAC). OfContinue Reading