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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 […]

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 […]

The Burkinabè Ministry of Culture has issued an immediate nationwide suspension of all beauty pageants, including national, regional, and ethnic queen elections. The decree, released via an official statement on June 8, freezes all such competitions indefinitely pending a comprehensive overhaul of their regulatory framework. The transitional authorities cite the need to realign these events […]

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 […]

The African Union’s mediation efforts in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have taken a decisive turn following a high-level meeting in Lomé, where regional leaders adopted a strategic roadmap for the second half of 2026. The summit, chaired by Togo’s Prime Minister Faure Gnassingbé—appointed by the AU as chief mediator—focused on strengthening coordination among […]

In May 2026, a video circulating across social media platforms laid bare the entrenched sexism plaguing Congo’s legislative chambers. The footage captured Micheline Mpundu, a national deputy, concluding her address before exiting the podium. As she left, Christophe Mboso, then-second vice president overseeing the session, publicly commented on her appearance from the rostrum: “Thank you, […]

The Gabon–European Union strategic partnership dialogue for 2026 kicked off this Monday, June 8, at the Palais des Congrès Omar Bongo Ondimba in Libreville. Spearheaded by Vice-President of the Government Hermann Immongault—representing the Head of State—and European Union Ambassador to Gabon Cécile Abadie, the session marks a pivotal moment in bilateral relations. Two years after […]

Mali civil unrest intensifies as jihadists and rebels close in on Bamako Violent clashes between armed factions are spreading from northern regions toward the capital, leaving citizens caught in crossfire as authorities struggle to assert control. From northern strongholds to Bamako’s doorstep: the shifting battle lines Mali’s conflict has entered a critical phase, with armed […]

Lomé hosted a pivotal gathering last week as African mediators intensified efforts to resolve the persistent crisis in the eastern regions of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The two-day technical session, held from June 7 to 8, 2026, marked a significant step forward in organizing and coordinating peace initiatives across the Great Lakes region. […]

A prominent Malian journalist, Chahana Takiou, editor of the biweekly newspaper 22 septembre, was detained on Monday following a court summons, just days after he publicly condemned the ruling military junta at a Bamako media forum. Detention under cybercrime charges The journalist was taken into custody after being questioned by the prosecutor of the cybercrime […]

Home FEATURED Algeria powers up Chad with new 40MW solidarity energy plant Algeria powers up Chad with new 40MW solidarity energy plant June 9, 2026 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestWhatsApp Algeria continues its commitment to strengthening energy infrastructure across Africa with another landmark project. This time, the North African nation has turned its attention to Chad, where a […]

Morocco reinforces its dedication to UN peacekeeping efforts Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita welcomed UN Assistant Secretary-General for Peace Operations Jean-Pierre Lacroix in Rabat this Monday for a high-level meeting. Lacroix, on his second official visit to Morocco, discussed key priorities with local leadership. During the meeting, both officials emphasized the critical role and substantial contributions […]