Politique

Chadian sovereignty at risk with renewed french military ties

renewed french military ties in Tchad: does Déby gamble with his sovereignist credibility? The mid-2026 developments have reignited national debate over security alliances and their political fallout. AAA The mid-2026 disclosure that French military officers have quietly returned to N’Djamena since April has sparked intense national debate. While Paris insists no permanent redeployment is planned, […]

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Cameroon public sector opens 2305 jobs for 2026 recruitment drive

Cameroon’s government unveils recruitment plans for 2,305 public sector positions in 2026 The Ministry of Public Service and Administrative Reform has initiated the hiring process for next year, releasing 36 official decrees outlining participation guidelines. These measures cover direct recruitment exams, training competitions, professional tests, and selection assessments to fill critical roles across government agencies. […]

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N’Djamena hosts regional workshop to bolster legal security for environmental journalists

The capital of Chad, N’Djamena, is hosting a pivotal three-day regional workshop this week aimed at strengthening the legal safeguards for journalists specializing in environmental reporting. The event, which kicked off on Monday, brings together media professionals from Chad, Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger to address critical challenges faced by those covering environmental issues in […]

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Burkina Faso halts all national beauty pageants amid cultural shift

In a decisive move, Burkina Faso’s Ministry of Culture announced an immediate suspension of all national beauty pageants on June 8th. The decision, conveyed through an official statement, freezes all miss elections, neighborhood queen contests, and ethnic promotions indefinitely until a thorough overhaul of their regulatory framework is completed. The transitional authorities justify this action […]

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African mediation in east DRC sets strategic roadmap for mid-year peace efforts

African-led mediation in eastern DRC outlines strategic roadmap for second half of 2026 African Union mediator Faure Gnassingbé chairs high-level peace talks in Lomé security Tuesday, June 9, 2026 – 09:00 High-level negotiations concluded in Lomé on Monday after two days of intensive discussions among African mediators working to resolve the persistent conflict in eastern […]

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Sexism in the DRC parliament: why women lawmakers face ongoing harassment

In mid-May 2026, an incident in the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s National Assembly spotlighted the entrenched sexism women legislators continue to confront. A widely circulated video showed Micheline Mpundu, a member of parliament, concluding her statement before stepping down from the podium. As she spoke, Christophe Mboso, the second vice-president temporarily presiding over the […]