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eastern DRC’s Uvira holds its breath as peace talks stall Residents of Uvira, a bustling lakeside town in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), find themselves in a state …
Eastern DRC’s Uvira awaits Trump’s promised peace amid uncertainty Read More
Following its recent initiative in Niger, Algeria is extending its economic cooperation efforts to Chad as part of a broader strategy to reinforce stability in the Sahel through tangible development …
Algeria gifts 40-megawatt power plant to Chad in Sahel solidarity push Read More
Panafrican peace caravan gesture in DRC – illustrative photo Catholic Church Democratic Republic of the Congo Catholic Church bishops politics political violence peace national reconciliation Bishop of Butembo-Beni condemns political …
Bishop of Butembo-jeni raises alarm over political failures in DRC Read More
Le Premier ministre achève sa visite officielle au Tchad lundi 08 juin 2026 17:16 N’DJAMENA – Le Premier ministre, M. Sifi Ghrieb, a quitté, lundi, la capitale tchadienne N’Djamena, au …
Le Premier ministre achève sa visite officielle au Tchad Read More
The third edition of “Visa Fintech Day” recently convened in Rabat at the iconic Mohammed VI Tower, bringing together key stakeholders from Morocco’s financial ecosystem. The event focused on critical …
Visa’s fintech day in Rabat drives Morocco’s financial innovation Read More
inside MSF treatment centers during the Ebola outbreak in DRC Weeks after Ebola resurfaced in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has ramped up efforts …
Inside MSF treatment centers during the Ebola outbreak in DRC Read More
N’DJAMENA – The Prime Minister, Head of Government of the Republic of Chad, Mr. Allamaye Halina, recently emphasized in N’Djamena that the groundbreaking ceremony for a new power plant represents …
Chad and Algeria advance cooperation with N’Djamena power plant project Read More
Chad and Algeria inaugurate 40 MW power plant in N’Djamena, boosting energy and cooperation N’Djamena witnessed a significant milestone on Monday as Chad and Algeria officially broke ground on a …
Chad and Algeria inaugurate 40 MW power plant in N’Djamena, boosting energy and cooperation Read More
Since Captain Ibrahim Traoré assumed power, Burkina Faso has undergone a profound transformation marked by increasingly centralised governance. While official rhetoric emphasises sovereignty and strategic reorganisation, the socio-economic reality on …
Burkina Faso tightens grip on motorcycle trade as economic control deepens Read More
Under the leadership of Romuald Wadagni, the Ministry of Economy and Finance has initiated a significant effort to unblock career advancements and settle outstanding salary payments for state employees. This …
Bénin’s government fast-tracks civil servant career and salary regularization Read More
In Ouagadougou, stakeholders in Burkina Faso’s aquaculture industry have endorsed a series of strategic documents aimed at long-term development of the sector. Finalized on June 8, these documents include a …
Burkina Faso launches strategic plan to boost aquaculture sector Read More
Niamey, June 8, 2026 – Residents across Dosso, Niamey, and Tillabéri experienced significant electricity disruptions this Monday, as the Nigerien Electricity Company (NIGELEC) confirmed a technical incident within the Zone …
Major electricity cuts hit Niamey, Dosso, and Tillabéri Read More