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The government of the Democratic Republic of Congo has officially launched a significant reinforcement of its Ebola virus response strategy. This decisive action comes in the wake of a confirmed case in France involving a […]
The Bèmbèrèkè military training centre came alive with the rhythm of a solemn ceremony on Thursday, 25 June 2026. Nearly 900 recruits from the Republican Police and the Water and Forests Corps officially joined the […]
In a move to address rising security challenges within the Gulf of Guinea and reinforce national sovereignty, President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema has unveiled a comprehensive strategy to modernize the defense and security forces of […]
Five new ambassadors present credentials to Gabon’s presidency Diplomacy is often measured by more than just high-level summits or state visits; it is also reflected in the deliberate choices nations make to establish or revitalize […]
Strengthening peace through transitional justice in Chad In a significant step toward national reconciliation, Belngar Larmé Jacques, the President of the National Human Rights Commission (CNDH) in Chad, hosted a high-level delegation from the African […]
Ismaël Kouassi, PawaPay’s director for Côte d’Ivoire: A facilitator that connects businesses to Africa’s mobile money economy Ismaël Kouassi, Côte d’Ivoire director for PawaPay, a fintech focused on mobile money solutions across Africa, explains in […]
The Association of Nigerien Students in Russia (AENR) has confirmed the death of Adamou Abdoulaye Ismaël, who had been missing for several months. In June 2025, the organisation issued a search notice for two of […]
A comprehensive communication strategy was set in motion during a regional meeting. Ouagadougou, February 20, 2013 – Caritas organisations from across the Sahel are joining forces to tackle the food and socio-political crises affecting the […]
Manchester City have agreed a record-breaking deal to sign Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest for a fee of £120 million, with potential add-ons taking the total to £130 million. The Etihad club has accepted Forest’s […]
The Chamber of Commerce in Libreville has become the epicenter of Gabon‘s economic future as the industrial meetings officially commenced this Tuesday. Under the leadership of Vice-President Hermann Immongault, the event, which runs until June […]
Interior and Public Security Minister Djibril Mama Cisse continued his security tour on Tuesday, 23 June 2026, visiting the cities of Kandi and Parakou in northern Bénin. Accompanied by a delegation, the minister inspected several […]
In the capital of Burkina Faso, the simple act of enjoying a beverage after a day of work has become an increasingly difficult endeavor. For several months, retail shelves in Ouagadougou have been depleting rapidly, […]