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Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo death toll exceeds 2,000 Dr. Gavin Blackburn Tuesday, August 11, 2026 The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has claimed at least 2,011 lives this year, according to the latest official figures. Authorities warn the crisis could escalate into the country’s deadliest health emergency on record. […]
Ousmane Diagne officially sworn in as president of Senegal’s Constitutional Council Magistrate Ousmane Diagne has been formally installed as president of Senegal’s Constitutional Council, following a presidential decree that filled a leadership void lasting over a year after the previous president’s passing. The solemn swearing-in ceremony took place this past Tuesday, August 11, 2026, marking […]
The judicial proceedings against Kémi Séba in South Africa hit an unexpected roadblock when an infrastructure failure disrupted the entire process. The Pretoria court session to review his extradition status and asylum request was abruptly halted after a blackout struck the detention facility where he is held. Without electricity, prison authorities could not safely extract […]
12h30 : À lire avant ce match, cet article pour comprendre tous les enjeux : Sans filet, l’OL doit renverser le Sparta pour déjà éviter l’échec et la tension 12h : Bonjour et bienvenue pour suivre ce match retour décisif entre l’OL et le Sparta Prague ! À l’aller, l’Olympique lyonnais s’était incliné 2-1 à […]
A former minister, Aly Ngouille Ndiaye, has made a striking revelation during a television appearance, asserting that Ousmane Sonko was the first Senegalese Prime Minister to receive access to special funds at the Prime Minister’s office. Exclusive details on the allocation of special funds Aly Ngouille Ndiaye explained, “The special funds were introduced during Ousmane […]
Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo surpasses 2,000 deaths An Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has now claimed more than 2,000 lives, according to the latest official figures. The epidemic, which has spread across multiple regions in the east and northeast of the country, is now the deadliest ever recorded […]
Ebola outbreak in DRC surpasses 2,000 deaths amid escalating crisis Camille LAFFONT Tuesday, August 11, 2026 The Ebola outbreak ravaging the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has now claimed over 2,000 lives, approaching the devastating toll of the 2018-2020 epidemic—the deadliest in the nation’s history. The current crisis has already been classified as the most […]
Randal Kolo Muani has opened up about the mental challenges he faced during his time at Tottenham Hotspur, admitting that his focus was divided by his desire to return to Juventus. The French international recently completed a high-profile move back to Turin, where he now holds the title of the club’s most expensive French signing […]
Legal representative denies san mouhamadou mentioned maxime eko eko in statement In a formal right of reply, attorney Mélissa Nyoth, acting on behalf of client Sani Mouhamadou, has categorically refuted allegations linking him to a controversial statement involving Maxime Eko Eko and state institutions. Background of the dispute The response follows a press release […]
Bénin: unveiling the 103-article senate rulebook On July 30, 2026, the Bénin Senate adopted its comprehensive internal rulebook, a landmark 103-article document outlining the institution’s operational framework. This regulation, approved in Porto-Novo, establishes the rules governing the Senate’s organization, functions, and political oversight while defining the rights and obligations of senators. Key Features of the […]
In Burkina Faso, geopolitical narratives are increasingly confronted by economic realities. The issue of fuel pricing stands as a particularly revealing example of this dynamic. For several years, the administration of Captain Ibrahim Traoré has presented Russia as a strategic ally capable of supporting the nation’s pursuit of sovereignty. However, the ongoing pressures concerning hydrocarbon […]
Sénégal: Pastef reignites push for constitutional transparency and secret fund control The National Assembly of Sénégal, under the leadership of its president Ousmane Sonko, convened its inaugural extraordinary session of the year on Monday, August 10. Over the next fifteen days, parliamentarians are set to deliberate on five legislative measures, notably two urgent bills put […]