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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Burkina Faso halts beauty pageants amid cultural reform push
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 […]
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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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Lomé mediation summit sets new peace roadmap for eastern DRC
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 […]
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Sexism in Congo’s parliament reveals deep-rooted misogyny
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, […]
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Gabon and EU forge forward-looking strategic partnership in 2026
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 […]
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Mali civil unrest intensifies as jihadists and rebels close in on Bamako
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 […]
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Strengthening African mediation in Lomé for eastern DRC peace efforts
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. […]
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Mali journalist jailed after criticizing military leadership
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 […]
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