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The National Mining Corporation (Sonamines) is tightening its oversight of gold mining operators across Cameroon. Following an inspection tour in the Adamaoua and East regions—key hubs for artisanal and semi-mechanized gold production—Director General Serge Hervé Boyogueno delivered a blunt assessment. Many operators fall short of production targets, some are financially insolvent, while environmental violations and […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Congo democracy shines in peaceful protest June 7, 2026 Politics The political narrative of the Democratic Republic of Congo has long been dominated by familiar, often tragic patterns: each time dissent calls the nation to action, Kinshasa holds its breath under clouds of tear gas, the staccato of gunfire, and the looming threat of unrest. […]
Beyond the highly publicized deployment of Africa Corps paramilitaries in the Sahel, a considerably more opaque logistical apparatus operates discreetly. While international attention often focuses on uniformed personnel, Moscow is actively establishing a strategic air infrastructure that extends far beyond mere security assistance. Central to this elaborate system is a clandestine fleet of Russian cargo […]
Under the leadership of Romuald Wadagni, Benin has embarked on a pivotal trajectory in its national development strategy. Central to this new era is the revitalization of the Sino-Beninese partnership, manifested through the resurgence of major infrastructure projects in Cotonou and the nation’s northern regions. This initiative represents a powerful declaration made within the initial […]
A new study by the Policy Center for the New South (PCNS) warns that Morocco is the North African economy most exposed to a potential oil price surge triggered by tensions around the Strait of Hormuz. The collective work, titled “Hormuz and the Invisible Fractures: the Price of a Distant War,” examines the geopolitical, economic […]
LIBÉRATION Boko Haram frees over 400 captives in Nigeria’s Borno State The jihadist group Boko Haram has liberated more than 400 individuals, primarily women and children, who were abducted earlier this year from Ngoshe village in the northeastern region of Nigeria’s Borno State. This significant development was confirmed on Sunday by a prominent senator and […]