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A three-day regional workshop dedicated to the legal protection of journalists covering environmental issues opened this Monday, 8 June 2026, in N’Djamena. The event is organised by Reporters Without Borders (RSF) in partnership with the ministries in charge of communication and the environment. The gathering brings together around twenty media professionals from Chad, Burkina Faso, […]
Gabon and the European Union held their second strategic partnership dialogue yesterday at the Palais des Congrès Omar Bongo Ondimba in the Cité de la Démocratie. Co-chaired by Vice President of the Government Hermann Immongault and EU Ambassador to Gabon Cécile Abadie, the session built on the first dialogue conducted in October 2024. Immongault noted […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Moroccan economy is poised for a significant upturn, with official national accounts data indicating an accelerated growth rate. Projections show the nation’s economic output expanding by 4.9% in 2025, building on the 4.4% growth achieved in 2024. This robust performance is primarily underpinned by a dynamic surge in domestic demand, occurring within an economic […]
Cameroon is advancing its administrative modernisation strategy. The authorities in Yaoundé are looking for 163 million US dollars—nearly 90 billion CFA francs at current exchange rates—to finance the digitalisation of decentralised territorial collectivities (CTDs). The initiative aims to equip municipalities and regions with digital tools that can streamline the management of local public services in […]
Algeria continues its gestures of solidarity toward African nations in need. On Monday in N’Djamena, Prime Minister Sifi Ghrieb, alongside Chad’s Prime Minister and head of government Allamaye Halina, presided over the groundbreaking ceremony for the Algeria-Chad solidarity power plant. The facility will have a production capacity of 40 megawatts, coming just days after the […]
Discussions between the two parties focused on the significant role and the substantial, exemplary contribution of the Kingdom of Morocco to United Nations peacekeeping operations. Morocco’s contribution stems from a strategic royal vision rooted in its long-standing commitment to UN peacekeeping efforts, a dedication that dates back to 1960. Currently ranked ninth among the top […]
Côte d’Ivoire boasts an impressive network of over 400,000 mobile money service points, a figure that dwarfs the total number of ATMs by 300 times, according to the Agency for the Promotion of Financial Inclusion. Ivorians rely heavily on these convenient kiosks for their daily financial needs, from depositing salaries to withdrawing cash. However, a […]
Francisca Tatchouop Belobe, the African Union (AU) commissioner for economic development, tourism, trade, industry and mines, praised Morocco’s achievements under King Mohammed VI’s leadership during a visit to Rabat on Monday. After meeting with Morocco’s minister of foreign affairs, African cooperation and Moroccans living abroad, Nasser Bourita, Ms Tatchouop Belobe highlighted the country’s remarkable industrial […]