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Intensifying Ebola outbreak prompts WHO’s top official to meet Congolese authorities The Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, has arrived in Kinshasa for urgent consultations with President Félix Tshisekedi as the country confronts its 17th Ebola outbreak. This latest public health crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is unfolding […]
The Bénin and Canada have formalized a lasting political and diplomatic dialogue framework to streamline consultations between Cotonou and Ottawa while ensuring consistent monitoring of their shared commitments. The announcement was shared on social media platform X by the Beninese Ministry of Foreign Affairs on August 5, 2026.
Cameroon’s military reshuffle sparks debate as President Biya remains abroad for nearly two months Photo credit: AFP via Getty Images Cameroon’s Head of State, President Paul Biya, has reshuffled key military positions as concerns mount over his extended absence from the country. The 93-year-old leader, who has spent nearly two months in Switzerland, signed several […]
Transfer negotiations between Real Madrid and RB Leipzig for Ivorian winger Yan Diomande have reached a pivotal stage. Reports indicate the Spanish giants are prepared to finalize a deal worth between €130 million and €140 million, a figure that would make him the second most expensive Bundesliga export in history after Ousmane Dembélé’s €148 million […]
Cameroon military reshuffle amid president biya’s prolonged absence A decree issued on August 3rd solidified sweeping changes in Cameroon’s military leadership, with four generals receiving key appointments—including Raymond Jean Charles Beko’o Abondo, who now leads the presidential guard, a role historically held by lower-ranking officers. The shake-up comes as President Paul Biya remains abroad for […]
The Republic of Benin is set to mobilise $14.5 billion—approximately 8,004.38 billion FCFA—to fortify its economy against climate risks while accelerating its transition toward sustainable development. This ambitious initiative is outlined in the third iteration of the country’s Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC 3.0), covering the 2026–2035 period. The strategy was unveiled in Cotonou during a […]
Amid mounting accusations of an institutional void, the Cameroonian president, Paul Biya, has intensified his use of presidential decrees to reassert his authority despite his extended absence from the country. At 93 years old, the head of state departed Cameroon with his wife on June 7 under the guise of a brief private trip to […]
An ambitious outreach initiative to secure formal recognition of the GENOCOST—a term now widely used to describe atrocities committed in the Democratic Republic of the Congo since 1996—is set to unfold in France when parliament reconvenes. This strategic move was unveiled by the Collectif des élus français originaires du Congo-Kinshasa (CEFOCK) following a meeting with […]
The president of the Higher Council for Audiovisual and Communication (CSAC), Christian Bosembe, has taken decisive action against the spread of rebel propaganda on TikTok. He has announced the imminent blocking of accounts linked to the M23-AFC movement in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, with negotiations already underway with TikTok’s leadership to enforce the […]
The long-standing border dispute between Senegal and Gambia has reached a definitive resolution with the signing of a permanent agreement on their shared frontier. The breakthrough, confirmed by the Senegal-Gambia Permanent Secretariat, follows weeks of heightened tensions triggered by the Bullock incident. From confrontation to cooperation The disagreement dates back to July 16, when Senegalese […]
Cameroon president Paul Biya reshuffles military leadership amid absence Cameroon’s president Paul Biya, who has been abroad for nearly two months, has authorized a sweeping overhaul of the country’s military leadership through a series of decrees. The changes include the appointment of five new brigade generals, the naming of a new army chief of staff, […]
In response to the relentless advance of armed extremist groups across West Africa, Benin and Nigeria have taken decisive steps to bolster their joint defense strategies. On August 4, 2026, a high-ranking Nigerian military delegation, led by Defense Minister General Christopher Gwabin Musa, arrived in Cotonou for a pivotal meeting with his Beninese counterpart, Gildas […]