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Political tensions are running high as the opposition mobilises. Caught between accusations of authoritarian drift and hopes for a fresh start, the debate over constitutional reform remains explosive. The debate over amending the constitution in the Democratic Republic of the Congo continues to ignite public discourse. On 27 May, the National Assembly passed a bill […]
In the eastern reaches of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the town of Uvira remains suspended in uncertainty. Residents here are clinging to fragile hopes that a long-awaited peace deal might finally materialize. The mood is one of cautious anticipation, as locals grapple with the reality that stability has yet to arrive despite bold […]
After Niger, Chad becomes the latest Sahel nation to benefit from Algeria’s concrete development projects aimed at fostering regional stability through economic and social progress. Algerian Prime Minister Sifi Ghrieb arrived in Chad on Monday, June 8, to lay the foundation stone for a power plant donated by Algeria. This marks the second such facility […]
Geste posé par la caravane panafricaine pour Paix et l’Unité en RDC au bord de l’océan Atlantique – Photo d’illustration Eglise République démocratique du Congo église catholique évêques politique violence politique paix réconciliation nationale Bishop of butembo-beni condemns political excesses in dr Congo In a message issued on the feast of the martyrs Charles […]
Le Premier ministre achève sa visite officielle au Tchad lundi 08 juin 2026 17:16 N’DJAMENA – Le Premier ministre, M. Sifi Ghrieb, a quitté, lundi, la capitale tchadienne N’Djamena, au terme d’une visite officielle s’inscrivant dans le cadre du renforcement des relations de fraternité, de coopération et de partenariat entre les deux pays frères. Premier […]
The third edition of the Visa Fintech Day unfolded this week at the iconic Tour Mohammed VI in Rabat, bringing together Morocco’s foremost financial innovators to explore the future of digital payments, financial inclusion, and the transformative power of cutting-edge technology. Hosted by Visa in collaboration with the Morocco Fintech Center (MFC), the Agence de […]
Inside MSF’s ebola treatment centres in DRC: battling virus Bundibugyo 8 june 2026 Décryptage à lire sur le sujet Ebola, Marburg et les fièvres hémorragiques Opération liée RDC : prise en charge des personnes affectées par le virus Ebola Weeks after the ebola outbreak began in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda, Médecins […]
New power plant in N’Djamena strengthens Algeria-Chad ties On Monday in N’Djamena, Chad’s prime minister and head of government, Allamaye Halina, said the groundbreaking ceremony for a new power plant in the capital is a major infrastructure project that highlights the positive momentum in cooperation between Algeria and Chad.
PREMIÈRE PIERRE Algeria boosts Chad’s energy with new 40 MW power plant In a significant move to bolster regional energy infrastructure, Chad and Algeria officially launched construction on a 40-megawatt power plant in N’Djamena this Monday. Entirely financed by Algiers, this crucial facility, spearheaded by Sonelgaz International, is set to substantially enhance Chad’s energy supply. […]
Since Captain Ibrahim Traoré assumed power, Burkina Faso has undergone a profound transformation marked by increasingly centralised governance. While official rhetoric champions sovereignty and strategic national reorganisation, the socioeconomic reality on the ground tells a different story. Behind the discourse of rupture, the Burkinabè people—particularly those in the commercial sector—are slipping into silent distress, trapped […]
In a decisive move to support public sector workers, the Ministry of Economy and Finance, under the leadership of Romuald Wadagni, has initiated a nationwide operation to clear backlog promotions and salary arrears. This initiative underscores the government’s commitment to improving the livelihoods of civil servants across Benin. On June 5, 2026, Léa Estelle Honfo […]
In Ouagadougou, stakeholders in Burkina Faso’s aquaculture sector recently endorsed a set of strategic documents designed to guide the industry’s sustainable development. The validation, announced on June 8, includes a sectoral diagnosis, an investment pathway, and an operational guide—key tools for shaping public policies and private investments in fish farming. This initiative aligns with the […]