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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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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Gabon-EU strategic partnership kicks off in Libreville with new focus on investment and ecology

Libreville’s Palais des Congrès Omar Bongo Ondimba hosted a landmark gathering this week as Gabon and the European Union launched the 2026 session of their strategic partnership dialogue. Under the

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Morocco’s economy grows 4.9% in 2025 boosted by domestic demand and agriculture

Morocco’s economic rebound: 4.9% growth in 2025 driven by strong domestic demand The Moroccan economy achieved a 4.9% growth rate in 2025, up from 4.4% in 2024, according to the

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Escalating violence in Mali threatens Bamako and civil safety

Mali is entering a perilous new phase in its long-running conflict, with militant offensives now creeping closer to the capital. As Bamako struggles to maintain control, civilians bear the brunt

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Senegal’s Bassirou Diomaye Faye: legislative power without Pastef?

Pastef Senegal’s hidden debt Ousmane Sonko Bassirou Diomaye Faye Can Senegal’s President Bassirou Diomaye Faye govern effectively without his party? Since assuming office, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye of Senegal has

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Cameroon seeks $163 million to digitize local governments

Cameroon is advancing its administrative modernization agenda with a bold financial push. Officials in Yaoundé are seeking $163 million—equivalent to nearly 90 billion Central African francs at current exchange rates—to

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