Ebola epidemic in eastern DRC: how conflict and instability undermine the health response

On 17 May 2026, the World Health Organization declared the Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, which has also spread to Uganda, a public health emergency of…

Ousmane Sonko consolidates power within pastef as rift with president faye deepens

Ousmane Sonko was overwhelmingly reelected as president of his party, Pastef, during its congress on Saturday, cementing his grip on the movement. Removed from the prime minister’s post two weeks…

Sonko’s political plebiscite: what next for Senegal’s opposition leader?

Pastef stands united behind a single leader. Ousmane Sonko secured a sweeping re-election as party head during Saturday’s congress. Removed from the prime minister post fifteen days ago by President…

Ousmane Sonko warns Diomaye Faye against postponing local elections

During his investiture rally held this Sunday at Dakar Arena, Ousmane Sonko raised the topic of the upcoming local elections, delivering a firm position regarding any potential delay of the…

Madagascar’s leader explores Libreville’s progress for national refoundation

During the second day of his official visit to Libreville, Colonel Michaël Randrianirina, who presides over Madagascar’s Republic Refoundation, undertook a comprehensive tour of several significant landmarks across the Gabonese…

US sanctions target key figures in eastern DRC conflict

Democratic Republic of Congo: why new US sanctions?  Washington has once again taken decisive action, imposing fresh sanctions three months after targeting the Rwandan army and several of its senior…

Cameroon’s parliament tackles budget challenges amid economic pressure

Cameroon’s Parliament commenced its second ordinary session of the year on June 9, traditionally dedicated to the crucial budget orientation debate. Both senators and deputies are poised to scrutinize the…

Ousmane Sonko trace les lignes

  Politique Ousmane Sonko trace les lignes Le Pastef-Les Patriotes a tenu ce week-end son premier congrès national depuis sa création en 2014. Occasion pour se donner une nouvelle impulsion…

Côte d’Ivoire’s week in review: Abidjan evictions, key elections, and world cup aspirations

Abidjan’s dynamic landscape was shaped this past week by several significant developments, with ongoing demolition and eviction operations across the city capturing widespread attention. Alongside these pressing urban issues, key…

Belgium’s embassy closure in Bamako deepens Mali’s diplomatic isolation

On June 5, Brussels officially declared the permanent closure of its diplomatic mission in Bamako, effective June 30. This pivotal decision signals a historic shift, driven by the escalating security…

Cameroon’s Sonamines tightens grip on gold miners amid production gaps

The National Mining Company (Sonamines) is stepping up oversight of gold operators across Cameroon. Following a compliance tour in the Adamaoua and East regions—the country’s primary hubs for artisanal and…

Libreville hosts second Gabon-eu political dialogue session

The second session of the political dialogue between Gabon and the European Union commenced on June 8, 2026, at the Palais des Congrès within the Cité de la Démocratie in…