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On Saturday, July 4, 2026, a significant military escalation gripped northern Mali, centered on Anefis, a critical crossroads connecting Gao and Kidal. The Front for the Liberation of Azawad (FLA), a coalition of Tuareg separatist factions, declared it had seized both the military encampment and the town following an offensive targeting the Malian armed forces. […]
Breaking News Santé: Est de la RDC : avec 26 millions USD déjà engagés contre Ebola, le Royaume-Uni exhorte les parties au conflit à garantir un accès humanitaire sûr et sans entrave ⠀ ⠀ Santé: Ève Bazaiba: « si Ebola se propage dans les sites de déplacés en Ituri, nous pourrions enterrer jusqu’à 1 000 […]
Senegal’s President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has taken a decisive step forward by announcing the creation of a new political party aimed at uniting all forces backing his leadership. The announcement came during a four-hour meeting with 306 mayors from Senegal’s 14 regions, all of whom are members of the Coalition Diomaye Président. This strategic move […]
Gabon officially unveiled its National Human Development Report (RNDH 2026) in Libreville on Friday, July 3rd, marking the first such publication in two decades. Centered on the crucial theme of “Youth, Employability, Entrepreneurship, and Human Development,” this comprehensive document was meticulously prepared by the Ministry of Planning and Foresight, in close collaboration with the United […]
The Burkinabè transitional government has taken a decisive step in reshaping the nation’s strategic partnerships by approving a decree that mandates the inclusion of Russian language instruction in the national school curriculum starting next academic year. While authorities frame this move as a progressive cultural and economic initiative, it has ignited a heated debate over […]
In a bold move to position Bénin on the global gastronomic map, a groundbreaking initiative has been launched in Cotonou. The project, « Les Nouveaux Chefs », is set to redefine the country’s culinary landscape by blending local heritage with elite training, professional insertion, and tourism development. Spearheaded by Bénin Tourisme, EuroCham, and LuxDev, this […]
The Gabonese government has just unveiled a groundbreaking initiative to overhaul the national transport network by launching the Compagnie Nationale de Transport (CNT). This strategic merger between Trans’Urb and SOGATRA marks a bold step toward building a state-of-the-art, dependable, and accessible public transport system. Unlike mere structural adjustments, the CNT embodies a forward-thinking vision that […]
The political landscape in Burkina Faso continues to prompt scrutiny, particularly regarding the inner workings of critical decision-making circles. In recent weeks, the prolonged absence of Commander Oumarou Yabré, who heads the intelligence services, has sparked widespread discussions among political circles and on social media platforms. Despite no official statement addressing this silence, it occurs […]
Libreville is grappling with an unprecedented water shortage, forcing authorities to declare a state of hydrological emergency across the capital and its surrounding areas. Residents have endured days without running water, while long queues form around the few remaining distribution points. In local markets, vendors sell water in jerrycans at inflated prices, reflecting the desperation […]
The eastern regions of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) are facing persistent security challenges, with ongoing hostilities between government forces and the M23 rebel group—allegedly backed by Rwanda—continuing to destabilize the North Kivu and South Kivu provinces. Against this backdrop, the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the DRC (MONUSCO) has reaffirmed its […]
N’Djamena, Chad — The announcement of the 2026 baccalaureate results has left many candidates in Chad facing stark realities. While some celebrate their hard-earned success, others are confronted with disappointment, underscoring the competitive nature of this year’s examinations. More than half of candidates advance, but challenges persist A total of 106,231 students registered for the […]
Cotonou dismantles Vodjè crime hub, rogue soldier ‘Alôtrô’ sought This week, the Police Républicaine launched a sweeping raid in Cotonou’s Vodjè district, dismantling a long-standing urban crime network that had operated with near impunity. The operation targeted a notorious ghetto, identified as a key transit point and consumption site for illegal substances in the capital. […]