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Côte d’Ivoire: Abidjan’s urban changes, political contests, and sporting aspirations capture national attention Abidjan’s urban landscape is undergoing significant transformation, marked by a wave of demolitions and evictions across the …
Abidjan’s week of demolitions, elections, and world cup dreams dominate ivorian headlines Read More
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
The political dialogue between Gabon and the European Union entered its second session on 8 June 2026 at the Palais des Congrès de la Cité de la Démocratie in Libreville. …
Gabon-Eu political dialogue: second session opens in Libreville 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
Could the upcoming World Cup be the pivotal moment that sways Michael Olise towards Real Madrid? As the French national team prepares to depart for its Boston training camp ahead …
Could the world cup tip the scales for michael olise’s real madrid move? 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
The Gabon and the European Union are set to launch a pivotal chapter in their diplomatic and economic relationship on 8 June 2026 at the Palais des Congrès de la …
Gabon eu dialogue: key priorities for Gabon’s strategic partnership Read More
The Mohammed VI Foundation of African Ulema held an international symposium on June 6 and 7 in Niamey, focusing on “The Commandery of the Faithful and its role in guiding …
Niamey hosts religious framework conference by moroccan foundation Read More
There is something absurd about this picture. Public health facilities running out of rapid HIV tests for over a year, patients sent home without screening, while Moroccan manufacturers have kits …
Morocco’s hiv test shortage: why local producers are sidelined in public tenders Read More