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Human Rights in DRC: A Stark Contrast Between Kinshasa and the Eastern Provinces The human rights landscape in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) reveals two dramatically different realities, as highlighted by Paul Nsapu, President of the National Commission on Human Rights (CNDH). During a live debate on Tuesday, Nsapu acknowledged legislative progress under […]
Politics Gabon: Bilie By Nze’s detention sparks debate on judicial independence By Editor-in-Chief June 3, 2026 81 No comment Libreville, June 3, 2026 — The continued detention of former Prime Minister and prominent Gabonese opposition leader Alain-Claude Bilie By Nze has intensified discussions about judicial independence and the fairness of legal proceedings in Gabon. The […]
Politics Mali Residents of Segou struggle as fuel shortages persist June 3, 2026 For months, Segou has faced severe fuel shortages, disrupting daily life and economic activity with stockouts, price surges, and black-market trade. Since September 2025, Segou, a key city in central Mali located over 200 kilometers from Bamako, has been grappling with a […]
Under the enlightened leadership of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, Morocco has strategically established its dam policy as a fundamental pillar of its water sovereignty, culminating in a substantial national water infrastructure. This assertion came from Nizar Baraka, the Minister of Equipment and Water, during his address on Wednesday in Rabat. By the close of […]
Niger and Algeria are accelerating their strategic partnership with a series of high-level engagements and concrete initiatives. Just hours after the inauguration of a 40-megawatt power plant gifted by Algeria in Niamey, Niger’s transitional leader, General Abdourahamane Tiani, welcomed Algerian Prime Minister Sifi Ghrieb for a working session focused on strengthening bilateral relations between the […]
Politics Gabon’s Oligui Nguema outlines bold economic and political vision By Editor-in-Chief June 3, 2026 166 No comment Libreville, June 3, 2026 — In a carefully orchestrated media appearance, Gabonese President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema used an exclusive interview to present his administration’s roadmap, emphasizing economic sovereignty, progressive reforms, and a decisive break from dynastic […]
Mourad Adjal, Algeria’s Minister of Energy and Renewable Energies, announced this week in Niamey that the first stone of a new 40-megawatt power plant in N’Djamena, Chad, will be laid in the coming days. The project, led by Sonelgaz International, marks another milestone in the company’s continental expansion, following the successful inauguration of a similar […]
Le Premier ministre quitte Niamey au terme d’une visite officielle au Niger mercredi 03 juin 2026 17:23 NIAMEY – Le Premier ministre, M. Sifi Ghrieb, a quitté, mercredi, Niamey, au terme d’une visite officielle au Niger, au cours de laquelle il a procédé à l’inauguration de la centrale électrique de solidarité algéro-nigérienne d’une capacité de […]
Monde en vidéo “Affaire Sonko” au Sénégal : le président Sall appelle au calme Info Le président Sénégalais, Macky Sall, a pris la parole ce lundi soir après plusieurs jours de violences qui ont suivi l’arrestation de l’opposant Ousmane Sonko dans une affaire de mœurs. Depuis l’arrestation de ce dernier c’est l’escalade dans le pays. […]
Gabon: what are the implications of Sylvia and Noureddin Bongo’s red notice? The red notice issued by Interpol against Sylvia Bongo and her son, Noureddin Bongo, marks a significant escalation in the legal scrutiny surrounding Gabon’s former first family. This international alert, while not an arrest warrant, signals a formal request for their location and […]
Burkina Faso harnesses digital tools to strengthen national solidarity Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso – The government has taken a decisive step toward modernizing public social policies through the official launch of the Dɛmɛ Sira digital platform. This initiative, unveiled at a ceremony in Ouagadougou, marks a significant milestone in leveraging technology to mobilize national solidarity. The […]
The historic first return flight of Burkinabè pilgrims from the 2026 Hajj landed at Ouagadougou International Airport on June 2, carrying 342 faithful who had completed their spiritual journey in the holy sites of Islam. The arrival marked the official start of the repatriation phase, greeted with warmth by family members and government officials. Dressed […]