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Gabon and EU deepen strategic partnership with focus on reforms and climate action
The Gabonese government and the European Union (EU) convened their second strategic partnership dialogue yesterday at the Palais des Congrès Omar Bongo Ondimba in the Cité de la Démocratie. Co-chaired
Read MoreEbola bundibugyo outbreak in drc sees 19 recoveries as ituri remains hotspot
In the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), the Ebola Bundibugyo outbreak that surfaced in mid-May continues to strain health systems across three provinces. As of the latest updates, 19
Read MoreBurkina Faso halts beauty pageants amid cultural sovereignty push
In a sweeping move to reclaim national identity, the Ministry of Culture in Burkina Faso has issued an immediate nationwide suspension of all beauty pageants, effective June 8th. The decree,
Read MoreSénégal political debate: could Bassirou Diomaye Faye lose Pastef membership?
The political landscape in Sénégal is buzzing with speculation following recent developments surrounding Bassirou Diomaye Faye and his potential exclusion from the Pastef party. As the nation watches closely, questions
Read MoreAfrican mediation sets new directions for eastern DRC peace efforts
African mediation adopts new directions to bolster peace efforts in eastern DRC The African Union’s mediation initiative for the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has concluded a pivotal meeting
Read MoreAfrican mediation in eastern DRC: new strategic directions adopted for second half of 2026
The African mediation initiative for the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)’s eastern region has taken a decisive turn with the adoption of fresh strategic directions during a high-level meeting in
Read MoreSexism in congolese parliament persists despite female representation
The shocking incident that exposed parliamentary sexism in the DRC On May 15, 2026, a disturbing scene unfolded in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s National Assembly. As Micheline Mpundu, a
Read MoreGabon’s Kobe-Kobe deep-water port: a game-changer for economic sovereignty
Gabon’s bold economic strategy is beginning to yield tangible results. With the ambitious goal of transforming into a leading mining and industrial hub in Central Africa by 2030, the country
Read MoreMali hosts panafrican media dialogue to tackle digital disinformation
Bamako took center stage as Mali hosted a landmark panafrican media forum, bringing together journalists, educators, and digital experts from across the continent. Prime Minister Abdoulaye Maïga joined the opening
Read MoreEbola outbreak in eastern DRC escalates with 550 confirmed cases
Ebola crisis intensifies in Democratic Republic of Congo: 550 confirmed cases, 101 fatalities The Ebola virus outbreak, specifically the Bundibugyo strain, continues its alarming spread across eastern Democratic Republic of
Read MoreCameroon opens 2090 civil service jobs in 2026 amid budget constraints
Cameroon is expanding its civil service recruitment efforts, with the government announcing the creation of 2,090 new positions across various administrative bodies. The announcement, made through an official memo dated
Read MoreCameroun to disburse over 120 billion FCFA for BVMAC bond in 2026
On June 23, 2026, the Cameroonian government will settle a new installment of its multi-tranche ECMR 2023 sovereign bond, totaling more than 120 billion FCFA. This announcement was confirmed in
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