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After decades of bilateral cooperation, Brussels officially announced the definitive closure of its diplomatic mission in Bamako this Friday, June 5. This decision, set to take effect on June 30, …
Belgium confirms embassy closure in Mali, citing security and diplomatic tensions Read More
Cameroon’s National Mining Company (Sonamines) is intensifying its scrutiny of gold miners operating within the country’s borders. Following a rigorous inspection tour across the Adamawa and East regions—key hubs for …
Sonamines tightens oversight of gold miners in Cameroon amid challenges Read More
Ebola surge in eastern DRC: 515 confirmed cases, 91 deaths The Ebola virus disease outbreak, caused by the Bundibugyo strain, continues to ravage eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Health …
Ebola outbreak in democratic republic of Congo reaches 515 confirmed cases Read More
Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo claims 91 lives as Ituri remains epicenter Illustration of Ebola treatment center The Ebola virus disease outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo …
Ebola outbreak in democratic republic of Congo reaches 515 cases with 91 deaths Read More
Education Ministry of Secondary Education postpones GCE 2026 written exams after online leak A formal investigation has been launched to identify those responsible for the breach of exam confidentiality. The …
GCE 2026 exams postponed after online leak in Cameroon Read More
Nine years after the collapse of PosteBank SA, a subsidiary of La Poste whose 2017 bankruptcy froze lifetimes of savings, the government is taking decisive action. A statement from the …
Gabon government launches postebank depositor census after nine-year freeze Read More
During his official visit to Ankara, General Abdourahamane Tchiani created a stir by disclosing that President Recep Tayyip Erdogan had authorized the delivery of military hardware to Niger prior to …
Niger’s strategic arms acquisition from Turkey: unmasking the long-term implications Read More
Ousmane Sonko seized the platform of PASTEF’s congress at the Dakar Arena to declare an end to the era of reckless rhetoric within his movement. The leader of the Patriots …
Sonko ends pastEF’s culture of insults to focus on Senegal’s future Read More
Tchad Chad’s 2026 baccalaureate: over 106,000 candidates prepare for crucial exams Chad gears up for the 2026 baccalaureate with a record 106,231 registered candidates, implementing stringent measures and optimized geographical …
Chad’s 2026 baccalaureate: over 106,000 candidates prepare for crucial exams Read More
Senegal’s political landscape shifts as Ousmane Sonko asserts dominance at Pastef congress Dakar witnessed a historic moment on June 2, 2026, as Ousmane Sonko, leader of the Pastef party, delivered …
Senegal politics: ousmane sonko flexes muscles at pastef congress Read More
Beyond the highly publicized deployment of Africa Corps paramilitaries in the Sahel, a far more opaque logistical machinery operates in the shadows. While global attention focuses on uniformed personnel, Moscow …
Moscow’s covert aerial network in the Sahel: a strategic infiltration of Africa Read More
Under the leadership of Romuald Wadagni, Bénin is embarking on a strategic transformation within its developmental policy. Central to this new era is the rejuvenation of the Sino-Beninese partnership, manifested …
Benin’s strategic development: president wadagni’s infrastructure vision with China Read More