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Omer Mbadi Cameroon correspondent Cameroon’s Sonara refinery pivots strategy with public partnership The National Refining Company of Cameroon (Sonara) is charting a new course by terminating its Parras 24 initiative and prioritizing a strategic public-private collaboration. This decision marks a significant shift in the refinery’s operational framework, aiming to enhance efficiency and long-term sustainability. The […]
Sénégal La candidature de Macky Sall à la direction des Nations unies divise profondément au Sénégal. Quelques jours après l’annonce officielle de son entrée dans la course au poste de secrétaire général de l’ONU, l’ancien chef de l’État est revenu à Dakar pour rencontrer le président Bassirou Diomaye Diakhar Faye. Une visite qui a provoqué […]
Deadly Ebola surge in Democratic Republic of Congo: WHO issues urgent call for political intervention Burial of an Ebola patient in Democratic Republic of Congo Health Thursday, July 16, 2026 – 6:16 PM The World Health Organization has raised an unprecedented alarm over the escalating Ebola crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), declaring […]
Abidjan — Two prominent voices from Africa and Europe have urged a fundamental shift in how Africa and Europe approach migration, emphasizing freedom over restriction and cooperation over division. The call came during the opening of the Liberal Political Dialogue Forum in Abidjan, held from July 15 to 16, 2026, under the theme “Migration, Security […]
Peru’s elected president Fujimori backs Morocco’s Sahara autonomy plan Keiko Fujimori, Peru’s elected president, reaffirms support to Morocco’s territorial integrity and UN resolution 2797 This marks a decisive break with decades of Peruvian governments’ ambiguous stance on Western Sahara Support for Sahara autonomy plan Ending decades of ambiguity Past flirtations with Polisario Morocco’s diplomatic push […]
controversy over Macky Sall’s return to Dakar amid calls for justice Political tensions flare as former president Macky Sall lands in Dakar on Friday, July 17, to meet with current leader Bassirou Diomaye Faye. The visit has reignited debates over accountability for events between 2021 and 2024. Macky Sall’s return to Senegal for the first […]
In a groundbreaking announcement that resonated across the Couffo region, the Bénin government has rolled out a robust social policy initiative backed by tangible financial commitments. On Wednesday, July 15, 2026, in Toviklin, before a diverse audience of teachers, local leaders, and concerned citizens from all six municipalities, Minister of State Romuald Wadagni unveiled a […]
The path to lasting peace in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has hit a dead end. The Washington-brokered agreement between Kinshasa and Kigali, signed on June 27, 2025, set a July 15 deadline for Rwandan troop withdrawals from North and South Kivu. Yet, with the deadline long passed, the deal remains unimplemented. The accord […]
Public anger erupts as Sénégal’s President Macky Sall and opposition leader Bassirou Diomaye Faye clash Tensions in Sénégal have reached boiling point as President Macky Sall and opposition figure Bassirou Diomaye Faye find themselves at the center of a storm of controversy. The nation watches as political divisions deepen, sparking unprecedented public outrage and debate. […]
N’Djamena is making a bold move in African integration. From January 1, 2027, Chad will eliminate visa requirements for all African passport holders. This historic decision, announced by President Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno, positions the Central African nation at the forefront of continental free movement. A strategic announcement unveiled on July 15, 2026, during the […]
On the afternoon of Friday, July 17, a special aircraft carrying former Senegalese President Macky Sall landed at Dakar’s military airport, signaling the beginning of a brief yet highly significant visit to the country he once led for over a decade. This wasn’t a casual trip home. Macky Sall touched down with a clear agenda: […]
Libreville — The Gabonese Republic has officially met the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) standards following a rigorous evaluation process that spanned more than a decade. During the direct dialogue session held in the capital from June 29 to July 1, 2026, Séraphin Ondoumba, UNODC focal point, confirmed Gabon’s compliance with the […]