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Le mercredi 24 juin, le président de la Commission nationale des droits de l’Homme (CNDH) du Tchad, Belngar Larmé Jacques, a accueilli une délégation de haut niveau de l’Union africaine …
Union africaine et CNDH tchadienne unissent leurs forces pour une paix durable Read More
Ismaël Kouassi, Côte d’Ivoire Director for PawaPay: “We are a facilitator enabling businesses to connect with Africa’s mobile money economy.” As the Côte d’Ivoire Director for PawaPay, a specialized fintech …
PawaPay’s Ismaël Kouassi on empowering African businesses through mobile money in Côte d’Ivoire and UEMOA Read More
The Association of Nigerien Students in Russia (AENR) has confirmed the demise of Adamou Abdoulaye Ismaël, who had been missing for several months. Back in June 2025, the organization initiated …
Second nigerien student confirmed dead in Ukraine conflict Read More
In a dramatic financial move, the World Bank Group has approved a staggering $200 million package to upgrade transport infrastructure and revive Togo’s struggling railway network. Official statements trumpet a …
Togo receives World Bank funds but questions linger over governance Read More
Developing a comprehensive communication strategy has become a central focus for humanitarian efforts across the Sahel region. Ouagadougou, February 20, 2013 – Leaders from Caritas organizations across the Sahel convened …
Sahel Caritas leaders unite in Ouagadougou to confront regional humanitarian crisis Read More
Professor Jean Gatsi speaks out after being attacked at Douala airport Professor Jean Gatsi, a Cameroonian academic and vocal supporter of President Paul Biya, has broken his silence following what …
Pr Jean Gatsi breaks silence after Douala airport assault, reaffirms unwavering support for Paul Biya Read More
Recent revelations regarding state-owned buildings, where private entities reportedly collect rental income, have ignited significant public debate in Gabon. I recently spoke with Maître Axel Foumane Dounga, a respected bailiff …
Gabon’s public assets: a bailiff’s call for a national inventory to secure state property Read More
In Rabat on Wednesday, Nasser Bourita, Morocco’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation, and Moroccan Expatriates, welcomed Crispin Mbadu Phanzu, the Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC) Minister Delegate to the …
Morocco hosts DRC envoy with presidential message for King Mohammed VI Read More
Manchester City is reportedly ready to finalize a monumental transfer, agreeing to meet Nottingham Forest’s valuation of a staggering 120 million pounds. An agreement in principle has already been reached …
Elliot Anderson’s historic move to Manchester City poised to shatter premier league transfer records Read More
Images from the body retrieval ceremony of Alexis Dipanda Mouelle The ceremony took place on Thursday, 25 June 2026 at the morgue of the Yaoundé General Hospital. Laurent Esso attended …
Images from the body retrieval ceremony of Alexis Dipanda Mouelle Read More
The industry meetings opened Tuesday in Libreville, with Vice President Hermann Immongault in attendance. Organised until 26 June at the Chamber of Commerce, the event brings together Gabonese authorities, business …
Gabon leans on European firms to drive local industrial growth Read More
Cameroon’s economy faces severe challenges in 2026, warns GECAM leader During a June 23, 2026 press briefing, Célestin Tawamba, President of the Cameroon Business Group (GECAM), painted a bleak picture …
Gloomy economic outlook for Cameroon in 2026 Read More