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High Lethality Rate The Ebola epidemic has killed over 15,000 people in Africa over the past 50 years. The deadliest outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) had claimed nearly 2,300 lives and infected 3,500 people between 2018 and 2020. For this outbreak, declared officially on May 15, 506 deaths and 1,561 confirmed cases […]
La désinflation gagne du terrain au Cameroun, mais la moyenne nationale masque une géographie des prix profondément inégale. Selon le rapport de l’Institut national de la statistique (INS) sur l’évolution de l’inflation en mai 2026, cinq capitales régionales sur dix affichent un rythme de hausse supérieur au seuil de tolérance de 3% admis dans la […]
Olympique Lyonnais will not receive special dispensation as they embark on their European journey this season. The club, not yet fully qualified for the prestigious Champions League group stage, faces a demanding schedule. First, they must navigate a crucial 3rd preliminary round tie in early August. Should they succeed, the play-off matches, determining their fate […]
Olympique Lyonnais sought to delay their inaugural Ligue 1 fixture against Toulouse, originally scheduled for August 22, 2026. The Rhône club’s request stemmed from a potential Champions League playoff commitment, which would arise if they successfully navigate the third preliminary round of Europe’s premier club competition. The Ligue de Football Professionnel (LFP) has, however, denied […]
A scene of extraordinary violence unfolded around 5 PM near the Goudjé Barrière roundabout in N’Djamena, Chad. The incident occurred as traffic police officers were actively directing vehicles to alleviate significant congestion on the city’s thoroughfares. Initial reports indicate that the driver of a Toyota Corolla, equipped with tinted windows, attempted to disregard the traffic […]
Olympique Lyonnais’ ambition to secure a spot in the prestigious Champions League group stage faces a tight schedule, as their path requires navigating a demanding series of qualifying matches. To reach Europe’s elite club competition, Lyon must first overcome the third preliminary round, with fixtures slated for August 4th or 5th (first leg) and August […]
Breaking News Politique: Azarias Ruberwa : « La condamnation à mort de Kabila n’est ni juste ni humaine »⠀ ⠀ Sécurité: Walikale : les FARDC et les wazalendo repoussent une offensive de l’AFC/M23 à Mindjendje⠀ ⠀ Sécurité: RDC-Rwanda : Joshua Walker redoute un enracinement durable du M23 dans l’est du pays⠀ ⠀ Politique: Bujumbura : […]
Ivorian cyber-activist Ibrahim Zigui has been granted provisional freedom following a ten-month detention, his legal counsel confirmed. This decision temporarily concludes a legal process that has emerged as a significant indicator of the pre-electoral atmosphere in Côte d’Ivoire, where critical online commentary has come under intense scrutiny from judicial authorities. Provisional detention: a symbol of […]
Olympique Lyonnais will kick off their Ligue 1 season in Toulouse on August 22. The club had formally asked the LFP to reschedule this game, which was planned just days after a potential Champions League playoff. However, the LFP has turned down this request for an adjustment. Early skirmishes between the Ligue de Football Professionnel […]
The President of the Democratic Republic of Congo (RDC), Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo, concluded a productive working visit to Brazzaville on July 3. Arriving on board the Majestic River vessel, flying the RDC flag, the head of state navigated the Pool Malebo before being warmly greeted at Brazzaville’s Beach by Congolese Prime Minister, Anatole Collinet […]
Au Cameroun, l’opacité récurrente dans le suivi des subventions publiques bute sur une opacité récurrente. Pour l’exercice budgétaire 2024, la Chambre des comptes de la Cour suprême n’a été en mesure de retracer que 3% de l’ensemble des subventions accordées par l’État aux entreprises publiques. Un rapport qui met en cause la traçabilité des transferts […]
• Direct Coupe du monde 2026 : la Suisse et la Colombie visent le dernier ticket pour les quarts après la qualification de l’Argentine face à l’Egypte (3-2) Article rédigé par Clément Parrot, Robin Prudent, Fabien Jannic-Cherbonnel France Télévisions Publié le 07/07/2026 06:00 Mis à jour le 07/07/2026 23:58 Le premier match de la journée entre […]