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Ebola Bundibugyo in DRC: 19 patients recover, Ituri remains epicentre A healthcare worker in the INRB laboratory Since the official declaration of the Ebola Bundibugyo virus disease on May 15 in eastern DRC, response systems have been activated, enabling rapid care in the affected health zones of Ituri, North Kivu, and South Kivu. As of […]
In a decisive move, Burkina Faso’s Ministry of Culture announced on June 8 the immediate suspension of all national beauty pageants nationwide. The decision, outlined in an official statement, puts an indefinite freeze on competitions like Miss Burkina, local queen elections, and ethnic promotions until a comprehensive overhaul of their regulatory framework is completed. Transition […]
A central question currently dominates political discussions in Senegal: will Bassirou Diomaye Faye face exclusion from the Pastef party? This inquiry captures significant public and expert attention. The political landscape in Senegal is currently abuzz with questions surrounding the future of prominent figure Bassirou Diomaye Faye and his standing within the Pastef party. This query […]
DRC peace talks: African mediation sets semiannual priorities Lomé hosted a pivotal two-day summit this week as African mediators charted a course for the next six months in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s embattled eastern provinces. The gathering, led by Togolese Prime Minister and African Union mediator Faure Gnassingbé, brought together regional and international stakeholders […]
DRC peace talks: African mediation adopts new strategy for second half of 2026 Meeting with AU mediator Faure Gnassingbé Security Tuesday, June 9, 2026 – 09:00 On Monday, June 8, 2026, in Lomé, the African Union’s mediation team for the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) crisis convened a high-level meeting to assess progress made […]
In a moment that has ignited widespread debate across the Democratic Republic of Congo, a disturbing incident unfolded on the floor of the National Assembly on May 15, 2026. The video, which quickly went viral, captured a troubling breach of professionalism during a legislative session. Micheline Mpundu, a sitting member of parliament, had just concluded […]
Gabon is making significant strides toward its economic transformation with the launch of the ambitious Kobe-Kobe deep-water port project. Positioned as a cornerstone of the nation’s strategy to become a leading mining and industrial hub in Central Africa by 2030, this initiative underscores the government’s commitment to tangible economic progress and infrastructure development. a bold […]
Mali’s prime minister, Abdoulaye Maïga, attended the opening ceremony of panels covering themes such as “Media literacy: a citizen issue in the digital age,” “Information disorder: the MDM trio and verification tools,” and “Teaching and training in media literacy.” Morocco, the guest of honour, was strongly represented at the forum, which took place from 3 […]
Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo: 550 confirmed cases, 101 deaths — Ituri remains the epicenter Burial of an Ebola patient Health June 9, 2026 – 08:19 The Ebola virus disease outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) continues to escalate, with the latest epidemiological report from the National Institute of Public […]
Cameroon is once again opening its doors to new recruits within the public sector. Minister Joseph Lé formally announced, via an informational memo dated June 5, 2026, the availability of 2,090 positions distributed across various administrative bodies. While this figure may appear modest when compared to pre-2021 levels, it distinctly signals a shift away from […]
The Cameroonian government is preparing for a substantial disbursement exceeding 120 billion FCFA on June 23, 2026, marking a new payment milestone for its multi-tranche ECMR 2023 bond. This information comes from a notice dated June 5, 2026, issued by Louis Banga Ntolo, the Director General of the Central Africa Stock Exchange (BVMAC). Of this […]
Opening this Monday, June 8, 2026, at the Omar Bongo Ondimba Congress Palace in Libreville, the 2026 session of the Gabon-European Union strategic partnership dialogue marks a fresh chapter in bilateral relations. Two years after the 2024 meetings and in the context of the Fifth Republic established following the April 2025 presidential election, Libreville is […]