Lomé hosts successful 26th SOACHIM scientific conference
Lomé, August 14, 2026 — Four days of intensive scientific exchange concluded at the University of Lomé as the 26th edition of the West African Chemistry Society (SOACHIM) conference wrapped up. Organized in partnership with the universities of Lomé and Kara, the event brought together researchers, educators, academics, and students to tackle pressing challenges in […]
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Congo crisis: Tshisekedi steps back but opposition keeps up pressure
Congo crisis: Tshisekedi steps back but opposition keeps up pressure In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, President Félix Tshisekedi has decided to send the referendum law back to Parliament for a second reading, just ahead of the ultimatum set by the Article 64 coalition. The move comes as the opposition maintains its demands, intensifying […]
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Charles Blé Goudé’s new ‘general’: who is Martial Yavo in Côte d’Ivoire?
In Côte d’Ivoire, the political landscape sees a new development with the appointment of Martial Yavo as a prominent figure, often referred to as a ‘general,’ within the circle of Charles Blé Goudé. This move highlights shifting dynamics and strategic alignments in Ivorian affairs, drawing attention to Yavo’s emerging role. By Yacouba Ouédraogo — Investigative […]
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Drc: tshisekedi steps back amidst opposition’s fury
On Thursday, August 13, President Félix Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) called upon Parliament for a fresh deliberation on a proposed law. This legislation outlines the procedures for organizing a referendum on constitutional reform. This development unfolded amidst a tense “countdown” with the Coalition Article 64 (C64), a significant opposition platform established […]
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Congo president steps back amid opposition pressure over constitutional reform
On Thursday, August 13, in the midst of rising tensions with the Coalition Article 64 (C64)—a prominent opposition alliance formed in May by key political forces in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)—President Félix Tshisekedi requested that Parliament reconsider a bill outlining the terms for organizing a referendum on constitutional reform. The C64 has long […]
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Global health body urges urgent pay for Congo ebola frontline workers
Global health body urges urgent pay for Congo Ebola frontline workers International Press The global nursing community has delivered an urgent call to Democratic Republic of the Congo authorities to immediately compensate healthcare workers battling the latest Ebola outbreak. The International Council of Nurses (ICN), the world’s largest nursing organization, warned that without urgent financial […]
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Cameroon’s president Paul Biya in switzerland for 65 days amid succession questions
For 65 consecutive days, the head of state has been away from Yaoundé, fueling uncertainty about his ability to govern from afar. Since early June, President Paul Biya has been based in Geneva, a situation that has sparked intense debate across Cameroon. Absence from Yaoundé raises governance concerns The prolonged stay in Switzerland marks a […]
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Spain demands Morocco ambassador meeting over ceuta melilla dispute
Politics Spain demands urgent consultation with Morocco’s ambassador after minister’s ceuta and melilla remarks The political storm triggered by Moroccan Justice Minister Abdellatif Ouahbi’s comments on Ceuta and Melilla shows no signs of abating in Madrid. His statements regarding the status of the two Spanish enclaves continue to fuel heated debates in Spanish political circles. […]
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Chad presidential pardon sparks hope for political reconciliation
The RNDT-Le Réveil party has warmly welcomed the publication of a presidential pardon decree on August 14, 2026, granting clemency to multiple detainees, including political figures. This move aligns with the announcement made three days earlier by President Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno and responds to the August 8 call from party leader Pahimi Padacké Albert […]
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Chad president pardons opposition leader Succès Masra
President Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno grants pardon to detained opposition figure In a significant move signaling potential political détente, Chadian authorities have officially pardoned prominent opposition leader Succès Masra. This decision, announced by the transitional government, comes after months of intense pressure from civil society groups and regional stakeholders. From prison to political opportunity Masra’s […]
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Diplomacy from across the Congo river shapes drc’s political crisis
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) grapples with deepening political and security turmoil. In the east, President Félix Tshisekedi’s administration confronts the persistent AFC/M23 rebellion amid a fragile regional peace process involving Rwanda. Meanwhile, in Kinshasa, opposition figures and civil society organizations accuse the government of suppressing political freedoms, detaining critics, and advancing constitutional […]
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West Africa sets course for pharmaceutical independence at Lomé summit
Lomé, August 13, 2026 — The West African region stands at a pivotal juncture: either continue importing medicines in bulk or build a homegrown pharmaceutical industry. This stark reality brought together medical and academic leaders across the subregion on August 12 at the Agora Senghor in Lomé, laying the groundwork for a sweeping overhaul of […]
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