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N’Djamena gears up for 2026 music festival to unite Chad The capital city of Chad is preparing for a landmark cultural event next year. The 2026 Music Day celebrations in N’Djamena, themed “Music as a bridge to social harmony”, will spotlight unity and national cohesion through inclusive cultural programming. Launch ceremony draws crowds and officials […]
The National Episcopal Conference of Congo (CENCO) has issued a firm refusal regarding President Félix Tshisekedi’s proposal to amend the national constitution. Catholic leaders in the Democratic Republic of Congo argue that such a move would trigger severe institutional volatility and undermine the democratic progress achieved by the nation. This public stance adds significant weight […]
Abidjan, June 22, 2026 – Côte d’Ivoire is significantly advancing its South-South cooperation in the realm of the blue economy. This strategic move was underscored by a recent working mission to Mauritius and Seychelles, conducted between June 10 and 12, 2026, by Sidi Tiémoko Touré, the Minister of Animal and Fishery Resources. This important tour […]
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On a vibrant Sunday at the Afrouk racetrack on the outskirts of N’Djamena, Chadian head of state Marshal Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno reaffirmed his administration’s unwavering commitment to revitalizing the country’s cherished horse-racing heritage. The occasion was the 2026 Grand Prix de la République, an event that drew thousands of enthusiasts, breeders and riders eager […]
Catholic Church stands firm against constitutional reform in Democratic Republic of Congo The movement resisting the proposed constitutional changes in the République démocratique du Congo (RDC) has gained a powerful ally. The National Episcopal Conference of Congo (CENCO) has explicitly denounced the project, which aims to allow President Félix Tshisekedi to seek a third term […]
Romelu Lukaku : “Tout le monde réalise qu’on a fait n’importe quoi, il est temps qu’on se réveille” Les Diables Rouges ont partagé l’enjeu face à l’Iran, 0-0. Un résultat décevant pour l’équipe nationale belge, qui espérait… il y a 2 heures•2 min
Évariste Ndayishimiye, the President of Burundi and the current Chairperson of the African Union, is scheduled to arrive in Kinshasa this Monday, June 22, 2026, for a high-level 48-hour state visit to the République démocratique du Congo. This diplomatic mission follows a formal invitation extended by President Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi. The visit underscores the deep-rooted historical […]
Tchad Chad: general abdoulaye miskine’s trial postponed indefinitely The legal proceedings concerning General Abdoulaye Miskine, known by his birth name Martin Koumtamadji, remain mired in judicial deadlock. His case, which was listed on the general docket for the traveling criminal chamber session at the N’Djamena Court of Appeal on Monday, May 25, 2026, was unexpectedly […]
Sécurité Minembwe: M23/Twirwaneho claims victory and accuses FARDC–FDNB–Wazalendo coalition of retreat after a week of fighting Minembwe, Democratic Republic of Congo—A week of brutal clashes recently engulfed the high plateaus of Fizi and Mwenga territories in South Kivu, pitting Twirwaneho fighters, allied with the AFC-M23 politico-military coalition, against the Congolese armed forces (FARDC). The FARDC […]
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DRC officials defend ebola response amidst international scrutiny Patrick Muyaya, Roger Kamba, and Gaby Kasongo Health During a recent mission to Bunia, Ituri province, Patrick Muyaya, the government spokesperson and Minister of Communication and Media, urged for an unbiased assessment of the Democratic Republic of Congo’s efforts in combating the Ebola virus disease. The epidemic […]