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Photo d’illustration The Ebola virus disease outbreak, caused by the Bundibugyo strain, continues to spread across eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. According to the latest situation report, health authorities have confirmed 515 cases since the start of the epidemic in the provinces of Ituri, North Kivu and South Kivu. The same report lists 91 deaths […]
Photo d’illustration Santé The Ebola virus disease (Bundibugyo strain) epidemic continues its relentless advance across eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. As of Sunday, June 7, a total of 515 confirmed cases have been recorded since the outbreak began in the provinces of Ituri, Nord-Kivu, and Sud-Kivu. This alarming situation has tragically led to 91 fatalities […]
An investigation has been launched to track down those responsible for the leak, as the ministry urges all 208,761 candidates to remain calm. The news broke on Saturday, 6 June 2026, when Nalova Lyonga, Cameroun’s minister of secondary education, officially announced the postponement of the GCE 2026 written exams. The decision came after confidential subject […]
Ecouter l’article Nine years after the collapse of PosteBank SA, a subsidiary of La Poste whose 2017 bankruptcy abruptly froze lifetime savings, the government is finally taking action. Through a statement from the Ministry of Communication issued on June 6, 2026, Libreville announced the official launch of a large-scale census of affected savers, an essential […]
The Gabonese government and the European Union are set to advance their political collaboration during a high-level meeting in Libreville on 8 June 2026. In preparation for the dialogue, Vice-President of the Government Hermann Immongault led a preparatory session on 4 June to align national positions ahead of discussions with EU ambassadors accredited in Gabon. […]
The Mohammed VI Foundation of African Ulema convened a two-day international symposium in Niamey on June 6 and 7. The event focused on The Commandership of the Faithful and its role in guiding Africa’s religious landscape and shared human heritage. It concluded with scholarly recommendations aimed at preserving peace, tolerance, and coexistence. Ibrahim Hamgar, secretary […]
Public health facilities across Morocco have faced alarming stockouts of rapid HIV tests, leaving patients without timely screening for over a year. At the same time, domestic manufacturers capable of supplying these tests within days remain sidelined. This isn’t merely a supply chain hiccup—it’s a systemic failure rooted in public procurement practices that ignore the […]
The fourth annual Mousso d’Or ceremony, held on Saturday, June 6, 2026, in Ouagadougou, honored Burkinabè women whose dedication, leadership, and achievements significantly advance the nation’s development. This prestigious event, designed to champion feminine excellence, recognized outstanding women and organizations across various sectors of activity in Burkina Faso. As the evening concluded, the coveted Mousso […]
The meeting on 4 June 2026 between President Romuald Wadagni and a delegation from the Celestial Church of Christ brings an unexpected political insight: an exemplary state transition where two presidents share clear roles in a peace process that reaches beyond Bénin’s borders. Certain cases reveal the quality of governance by their very nature. The […]
For his first official trip outside Africa since taking power in July 2023, General Abdourahamane Tiani chose Turkey. Concluded on 5 June 2026, this landmark visit to Ankara cements a deeply renewed partnership between the two nations, marked by the signing of a series of major agreements spanning security, economy, and social development. Turkish military […]
During an official visit to Ankara, General Abdourahamane Tchiani stunned observers by disclosing that Recep Tayyip Erdogan had authorized the delivery of military equipment to Niger without prior financial settlement. While Niamey’s leadership portrays this as an act of solidarity, the breach of international arms trade protocols reveals the intricate mechanics of a partnership that […]
The Burkina Faso women’s national football team concluded a fresh set of friendly matches ahead of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (CAN). After a scoreless draw in their previous clash, the Stallions and the Eagles locked horns once more on Sunday, June 7, 2026, at the Stade du 4 Août in Ouagadougou, ending […]