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east DRC faces dual threat of Ebola and hunger amid ongoing conflict In eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), families are caught between two crises. While the threat of …
East DRC faces dual threat of Ebola and hunger amid ongoing conflict Read More
In a significant shift within Cameroon’s sugar sector, the Sosucam conglomerate has undergone a major change in ownership. The restructuring marks a turning point for one of the country’s most …
Cameroon: how the Sosucam ownership reshuffle unfolded Read More
After ten days on the road, a team of twenty members from Motards du Faso triumphantly concluded their 2026 Grand Regional Tour in Ouagadougou. The journey, which spanned approximately 3,000 …
Motard du Faso completes 3000 km regional tour promoting road safety Read More
Gabon advances prison security modernization with new administrative hub The President of Gabon, Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, officially commissioned the new annex building of the Chief Command of the Penitentiary …
Gabon inaugurates new prison security headquarters building Read More
Bénin unveils vision 2026-2033 government action plan for september political rollout The finalization of the Government Action Plan (PAG) for the 2026-2033 seven-year term is nearing completion, with an official …
Benin unveils vision 2026-2033 government action plan Read More
The deadly Ebola virus has escalated its reach into a sixth province in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), raising alarms about a potential cross-border spread into neighboring South Sudan. …
Ebola outbreak spreads to sixth province in Democratic Republic of Congo Read More
The Economic Community of West African States (CEDEAO) remains committed to launching the Eco, a proposed regional currency, by 2027. However, the economic disparities across member states suggest an uneven …
Bénin leads the way in West African Eco integration plans Read MoreAgadez — The Algerian Prime Minister, Mr. Sifi Ghrieb, arrived in Niger on Thursday for a working visit. Tasked by President Abdelmadjid Tebboune, he is set to co-chair with Niger’s …
Niger exploration well launch: algerian prime minister oversees kafra south project Read More
In a landmark move for energy collaboration between North and West Africa, the ceremonial launch of the Kafra Sud-Est 1 oil exploration well drilling took place this week in northern …
Algeria and Niger launch major oil exploration in Kafra basin Read More
The opening match of Celta Vigo’s 2026-27 LaLiga season, scheduled against Osasuna at Estadio Balaídos, hangs in the balance following a sudden fungal outbreak on the pitch. League officials are …
Celta’s season opener at risk as LaLiga inspects fungal outbreak on Balaídos pitch Read More
The Spanish football league has formally announced the postponement of the highly anticipated Celta Vigo versus Osasuna fixture, originally slated for this coming Sunday at 21:30 CET during the opening …
Spanish football league postpones celta v osasuna clash over pitch issues Read More
Mbankomo, July 24, 2026 – For three intense days, policymakers, health experts, and economists gathered in Mbankomo didn’t debate hospital construction or drug procurement. Instead, they focused on numbers—percentages, tax …
Tobacco tax reforms could save thousands of lives in Cameroon Read More