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Chad’s president’s pardon decision fuels political thaw speculation As Chad celebrates its 66th Independence Day, President Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno has signaled his intention to use his constitutional pardon powers. While the identities of those who may benefit remain undisclosed, the announcement has sparked intense debate over the fate of prominent opposition figures, including former […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Cholera surge in Chad: N’Djamena faces alarming death toll The cholera epidemic in Chad continues to escalate, with 320 confirmed cases and 15 fatalities reported by August 8. In just 72 hours, 52 new infections emerged, intensifying concerns across the nation. The capital, N’Djamena, now stands at the epicenter of this crisis, accounting for the […]
Paul Biya absent depuis deux mois : les interrogations s’intensifient au Cameroun Actus. Absent du Cameroun depuis le 7 juin, le président Paul Biya n’est toujours pas rentré. Les récentes nominations militaires ravivent les interrogations sur son état de santé et la succession au sommet de l’État. Pour le journaliste et auteur camerounais Jean-Bruno Tagne, […]
Doctoral thesis explores contractual freedom in OHADA cooperative societies DoctoratLoméSoutenanceThèse On Wednesday, July 29, 2026, a significant academic event unfolded at the University of Lomé in Togo. Mr. Sahalim AKAN successfully defended his doctoral thesis in private law, delving into the complex topic of « La liberté contractuelle dans l’acte uniforme OHADA relatif au droit des […]