Lomé, August 12, 2026 — The future of healthcare in West Africa hinges on a single decision: will the region continue importing most of its medicines, or will it build…
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Burkina Faso and Burundi strengthen ties with 14 new cooperation agreements
This week marked a significant milestone in the diplomatic relations between Burkina Faso and Burundi, as the first joint commission concluded in Bujumbura with the formalization of 14 cooperation agreements.…
Eastern DRC faces dual crisis of Ebola and hunger
In eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, communities grapple with a worsening humanitarian crisis as Ebola outbreaks intersect with persistent armed conflict, deepening food insecurity across the region. Thousands of…
Motorbike enthusiasts complete 3,000 km tour promoting road safety across west africa
A team of 20 motorbike enthusiasts from Burkina Faso’s Motards du Faso wrapped up their ambitious West African tour on August 11, 2026, after covering nearly 3,000 kilometres through five…
Russia’s Africa Corps: how air transport bolsters Sahel operations
Read in the app Summarize Matteo Maillard Sahel correspondent military logistics Russia-Africa relations Africa Corps Vladimir Putin Wagner Group Alliance of Sahel States Russia’s expanding footprint in the Sahel through…
Ebola outbreak spreads to sixth province in Democratic Republic of Congo
Ebola outbreak spreads to sixth province in Democratic Republic of Congo AFP Thu, 13 Aug 2026 at 4:18 PM UTC The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)…
Benin leads West african monetary integration with strong eco readiness
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) remains committed to launching the Eco by 2027, yet economic realities across the region suggest not all member nations will progress at…
Bénin’s passport ranks second in Africa for continental mobility
Few documents symbolize a nation’s commitment to openness and regional integration as powerfully as a passport. In Benin’s case, its travel document has not only gained prominence but has also…
Algeria and Niger launch Kafra South oil exploration project
In a landmark move to strengthen energy ties between Algeria and Niger, officials have officially launched the drilling of the Kafra Sud-Est 1 oil exploration well. The historic event, which…
Diplomatic thaw between Mali and Algeria gains momentum
diplomatic thaw between Mali and Algeria gains momentum Tensions flared between Bamako and Algiers in April 2025 after Malian authorities shot down an Algerian drone they claimed had violated national…
Morocco tightens border control in ceuta amid rising migration
Morocco has pledged to implement all necessary measures to address the escalating migration crisis unfolding at the border of Ceuta, a Spanish enclave on the North African coast. As tensions…
Us ambassador to Gabon keith heffern nomination advances in senate
Diplomacy U.S. Ambassador to Gabon: Keith Heffern’s Nomination Gains Momentum in Washington Staff Report August 13, 2026 116 views No comments Libreville, August 13, 2026 — The nomination of career…