UA mediator Faure Gnassingbé pushes for peace in eastern DRC

UA mediator urges stronger coordination to end eastern DRC conflict As the African Union’s (AU) designated mediator for the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s eastern crisis, Togo’s Prime Minister Faure Gnassingbé has reaffirmed his commitment to restoring stability in the region. Speaking at a high-level review meeting in Lomé this week, he outlined progress in […]

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Gabon’s Kobe-Kobe project: a strategic economic pivot for central Africa

Economy Gabon’s Kobe-Kobe project: a strategic economic pivot for central Africa By Editor-in-Chief June 9, 2026 241 Libreville, Tuesday, June 9, 2026 — Hours after inaugurating the deep-water port of Kobe-Kobe on Gabon’s Atlantic coast, President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema convened a high-level meeting in Nyonie with ambassadors and representatives of key international partners driving […]

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Mali faces diplomatic fallout after french officer’s harsh sentence

Mali court hands down 20-year sentence to french officer A Malian court in Bamako has sentenced French lieutenant-colonel Yann V. to two decades behind bars, nearly a year after his arrest in Mali. The officer, who was stationed at the French embassy, has also been slapped with a 3.6 million FCFA fine on charges of […]

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Shelter afrique launches urban funding initiative in Rabat

Shelter Afrique’s Rabat Initiative to Fuel Africa’s Urban Growth Rabat is set to host a pivotal gathering as Shelter Afrique, a leading pan-African development financier, kicks off its 45th Annual General Meeting on June 9, 2206. The landmark event, held at the heart of Morocco’s capital, shines a spotlight on one of the continent’s most […]

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Regional mediators assess Congo crisis in Togo talks

The Togolese capital, Lomé, served as the backdrop for a pivotal two-day summit on June 7-8, 2026, focusing on the escalating crisis in the eastern regions of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Delegates from key regional mediation frameworks—the Southern African Development Community (SADC), the East African Community (EAC), and the International Conference on the […]

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Alarm raised over massive resource theft in Cameroon

Exposing systemic looting: staggering losses in Cameroon’s natural wealth   In a sweeping indictment delivered today, opposition leader Issa Tchiroma Bakary unveiled damning evidence of what he describes as industrial-scale plundering of Cameroon’s sovereign wealth. Speaking in a nationally televised address, the veteran politician presented verified financial data revealing losses exceeding 10 trillion Central African […]

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French military cooperation returns to Chad: assessing Déby’s sovereignist stance

French military cooperation returns to Chad: assessing Déby’s sovereignist stance Chad’s strategic partnership with France reemerges amid questions about national sovereignty and political credibility. The recent resumption of military cooperation between Chad and France has sparked intense debate about the implications for President Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno’s sovereignist credentials. While Paris denies plans for permanent […]

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Nigéria : des centaines d’otages libérés par Boko Haram

Nigéria : des centaines d’otages libérés par Boko Haram euronews videos mar. 9 juin 2026 à 8:24 AM UTC Ajoutez Yahoo comme source préférée pour voir nos articles sur Google. Plusieurs centaines de personnes enlevées par Boko Haram plus tôt cette année dans un village de l’État de Borno, dans le nord-est du pays, ont […]

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Gabon-EU partnership: strategic dialogue focuses on reforms and green investments

Yesterday, the Gabonese government and the European Union convened for the second strategic partnership dialogue at the Omar Bongo Ondimba Congress Palace in the Cité de la Démocratie. Led by Vice-President of the Government Hermann Immongault and EU Ambassador to Gabon Cécile Abadie, the meeting followed the first session held in October 2024. Immongault emphasized […]

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Gabon eu partnership dialogue focuses on reforms and sustainable development

The second strategic partnership dialogue between Gabon and the European Union (EU) took place yesterday at the Omar Bongo Ondimba Congress Palace in Libreville. The session, co-chaired by Vice-President of the Government Hermann Immongault and EU Ambassador to Gabon Cécile Abadie, follows the first meeting held in October 2024. As highlighted by Mr. Immongault, this […]

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Ebola bundibugyo: 19 recoveries recorded in DRC amid ongoing outbreak

Ebola Bundibugyo outbreak: 19 patients recover in Democratic Republic of Congo A health worker in the INRB laboratory Health Tuesday, June 9, 2026 – 09:13 In the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the Ebola Bundibugyo response continues to show positive results as 19 patients have now recovered and been discharged from treatment centers. This milestone […]

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African mediation in east DRC sets second half 2026 priorities

In a decisive move to break the deadlock in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), African mediators have finalized a robust action plan for the second half of 2026. The announcement follows a high-level meeting in Lomé, Togo, where regional leaders and international partners convened to assess progress and chart a new course for […]

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