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At the heart of Dakar, the Pastef party headquarters buzzed with energy this past Saturday as Ousmane Sonko, the party’s leader, addressed a sea of dedicated members during a membership card sales campaign. The event drew an unprecedented turnout, underscoring the growing momentum behind the movement. With palpable enthusiasm filling the air, Sonko announced that […]
An unexpected revelation from the Ukrainian front has reignited discussions in Burkina Faso regarding the nation’s deepening ties with Russia. The arrest of a foreign combatant, Tatenda Tarwire, a Zimbabwean national who fought alongside Russian forces, has sent shockwaves through West Africa. In a series of widely circulated statements, Tarwire described harrowing experiences on the […]
East of DR Congo: UN funding shortages weaken operational capacity of rights inquiry commission Council on human rights in Geneva Security Saturday, July 4, 2026 – 15:11 The sixty-second session of the Human Rights Council, centered on an Enhanced Interactive Dialogue, on Monday, June 29, 2026, in Geneva, Switzerland, heard for the first time the […]
Reports emerging from northern Mali on Saturday, July 4, 2026, detail a significant military escalation centered around Anefis, a strategically vital locality situated along the critical route connecting Gao and Kidal. The Front de libération de l’Azawad (FLA), a coalition of Tuareg separatist factions, has declared its control over both the military camp and the […]
Breaking News Santé: Est de la RDC : avec 26 millions USD déjà engagés contre Ebola, le Royaume-Uni exhorte les parties au conflit à garantir un accès humanitaire sûr et sans entrave ⠀ ⠀ Santé: Ève Bazaiba: « si Ebola se propage dans les sites de déplacés en Ituri, nous pourrions enterrer jusqu’à 1 000 […]
Yesterday afternoon, the women of the Rassemblement pour le Gabon (RPG) set a clear precedent for the intensified political activities expected from the party. Their gathering aimed to translate the strategic directives of the RPG’s new president, Raphaël Edzang, into tangible action. Edzang, formally invested on Saturday, June 27, had previously emphasized the crucial need […]
Gabon officially launched its National Human Development Report (RNDH 2026) on Friday, July 3rd, in Libreville. This marks the first edition of the report in two decades. Centered around the theme of “Youth, employability, entrepreneurship, and human development,” the comprehensive document was meticulously prepared by the Ministry of Planning and Prospective, with crucial support from […]
Fifteen dedicated journalists recently participated in a comprehensive, single-day training session held in Yaoundé, focusing on critical aspects of their profession. The curriculum encompassed essential modules such as pre-reporting risk assessment, best practices for navigating crisis situations, robust data and source protection strategies, and effective management of trauma often associated with challenging assignments. Yanick Bezang, […]
Libreville, Friday, July 3, 2026 – For several years, the struggle against the rising cost of living has become a primary concern for populations across Africa. In Gabon, this issue now holds a central position in public discourse, as the repercussions of escalating prices significantly impact household budgets daily. In response to this pressing situation, […]
A recent decision by Burkina Faso’s transitional government marks a profoundly symbolic shift in the nation’s strategic alliances. Through a decree adopted by the Council of Ministers, the teaching of the Russian language will be integrated into the Burkinabè school system starting next academic year. While officially presented as a gateway to cultural and economic […]
Launched on Thursday, July 2, 2026, in Cotonou by a collaborative effort involving Bénin Tourisme, EuroCham, and LuxDev, the ambitious « Les Nouveaux Chefs » project is set to elevate Beninese gastronomy onto the global stage. This innovative initiative strategically combines elite training, the promotion of local heritage, and professional integration, aiming to transform culinary […]
Ecouter l’article A significant stride in public transportation, Gabon’s new National Transport Company (CNT) has officially launched, emerging from the strategic merger of Trans’Urb and SOGATRA. This transformative structural reform, championed by President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, aims to equip the nation with a modern, dependable, and accessible transit network. More than just a restructuring, […]