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AU mediator faure gnassingbé renews commitment to eastern DRC stability Faure Gnassingbé, the President of Togo and the designated Mediator for the African Union (AU) in addressing the crisis in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the wider Great Lakes region, recently chaired a critical high-level meeting in Lomé. This gathering, held yesterday, […]

A judicial ruling from the Bamako court has handed down a twenty-year criminal sentence to French Lieutenant-Colonel Yann V., approximately one year following his apprehension in Mali. The officer, officially assigned to the French embassy, also faces a substantial fine of 3.6 million FCFA, stemming from alleged actions deemed detrimental to state security. Malian authorities […]

South African judicial authorities have postponed their decision regarding the bail application of pan-Africanist activist Kemi Seba until June 18, 2026. Detained in Pretoria since April for alleged immigration offenses following his visa’s expiration, he remains in custody pending further proceedings. Concurrently, an extradition hearing to Bénin is slated for July 14, 2026. The ongoing […]

The Moroccan capital, Rabat, is the setting for the 45th Annual General Assembly of the Shelter Afrique Development Bank (ShafDB), which began its proceedings on June 9, 2206. This significant event is focused on a critical challenge that has become paramount for African economies: securing the necessary financing for the continent’s accelerating urban growth. The […]

Issa Tchiroma Bakary has unveiled startling revelations, supported by figures, concerning widespread corruption within Cameroon’s governance. His recent public statement exposes the alleged mismanagement of gold, oil, and timber resources, fraudulent public contracts executed via budget lines 65 and 94, rampant tax and customs fraud, and the illicit enrichment of President Paul Biya’s inner circle. […]

The proverb « Musuminyina katu wabula »—a saying from the Luba community meaning « perseverance leads to success »—perfectly captures the determination of José Mpanda Kabangu, the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s Minister of Posts, Telecommunications and Digital Economy. Since assuming office in September 2019, his vision has remained unwavering: securing a sovereign satellite for […]

The Malian government has imposed a one-year suspension on the movement of high-displacement motorcycles outside major urban centers, a measure that may be renewed. The ban covers import, transit, sale, and distribution nationwide. Authorities cite curbing the mobility of armed terrorist groups as the primary motivation behind this decision. Announced via an interministerial decree aired […]

Afrique French military cooperation returns to Chad: Déby’s sovereignty at stake A recent analysis has sparked intense debate after revealing the return of several French military officers to N’Djamena in mid-April, reviving bilateral defense ties less than two years after France’s full withdrawal from Chad. Chad news |June 9, 2026|6 min read AAA Summarize Listen […]

Yesterday, Gabon and the European Union (EU) convened their second strategic partnership dialogue session at the Omar Bongo Ondimba Congress Palace within the Cité de la Démocratie. This pivotal meeting, co-chaired by Hermann Immongault, the Vice-President of the Government, and Cécile Abadie, the EU Ambassador to Gabon, builds upon the inaugural dialogue held in October […]

Ebola Bundibugyo in DRC: 19 patients recover, Ituri remains epicentre A healthcare worker in the INRB laboratory Since the official declaration of the Ebola Bundibugyo virus disease on May 15 in eastern DRC, response systems have been activated, enabling rapid care in the affected health zones of Ituri, North Kivu, and South Kivu. As of […]

DRC peace talks: African mediation adopts new strategy for second half of 2026 Meeting with AU mediator Faure Gnassingbé Security Tuesday, June 9, 2026 – 09:00 On Monday, June 8, 2026, in Lomé, the African Union’s mediation team for the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) crisis convened a high-level meeting to assess progress made […]

Gabon is making significant strides toward its economic transformation with the launch of the ambitious Kobe-Kobe deep-water port project. Positioned as a cornerstone of the nation’s strategy to become a leading mining and industrial hub in Central Africa by 2030, this initiative underscores the government’s commitment to tangible economic progress and infrastructure development. a bold […]