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

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Ebola 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

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Burkina 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,

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Sénégal 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

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African 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

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African 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

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Sexism 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

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Gabon’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

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Mali 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

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Ebola 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

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Cameroon 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

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Cameroun 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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