Tobacco tax reforms could save thousands of lives in Cameroon
Mbankomo — Over three days, policymakers, health officials, economists, and civil society representatives gathered not to discuss hospital construction or drug procurement, but to debate a single question: How can tax policy reduce tobacco use and strengthen public health financing in Cameroon? Supported by the World Health Organization, the July 2026 workshop in Mbankomo brought […]
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Diplomatic thaw between Mali and Algeria: what’s at stake?
diplomatic thaw between Mali and Algeria: what’s at stake? Tensions between Bamako and Algiers escalated sharply in April 2025 when Algerian forces shot down a Malian drone, accusing Mali of violating Algerian airspace. Mali vehemently denied the allegations, prompting Algiers to seal off a shared border stretching over 1,300 kilometers and close airspace to Malian […]
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Morocco commits to managing ceuta migration surge amid rising tensions
Morocco has pledged to implement all necessary measures to address the growing migration crisis at the border of Ceuta, a Spanish enclave in North Africa. The announcement follows a sharp increase in irregular border crossings, prompting urgent responses from both Rabat and Madrid. Mounting pressure on Spain’s northern african frontier Ceuta, a Spanish territory on […]
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Us ambassador to Gabon keith heffern nomination advances in senate
Politics US ambassador to Gabon: Keith Heffern nomination advances in Senate 116 views Libreville, August 13, 2026 — The nomination of veteran diplomat Keith Heffern as the next United States ambassador to Gabon marks a pivotal moment in Washington’s evolving African diplomacy under President Donald Trump. The White House formally submitted his candidacy to the […]
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New giaba headquarters inaugurated in Abidjan to fight financial crime
Modern facility reinforces West Africa’s fight against money laundering Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire – A milestone in regional financial security was achieved today as Adama Coulibaly, Minister of Economy, Finance and Budget, officially opened the new headquarters of the Intergovernmental Action Group against Money Laundering in West Africa (GIABA) in the Two-Plateaux district. The handover ceremony […]
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Morocco stands firm on ceuta despite rising tensions with spain
In the wake of the unprecedented surge of over 72,000 migrants into Ceuta late last month, longstanding territorial disputes between Morocco and Spain have resurfaced with renewed intensity. The crisis, which sent shockwaves through European capitals, has been linked by observers to unresolved claims by Rabat over the Spanish enclaves of Ceuta and Melilla. Jorge […]
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Free digital skills training in Lomé by 2026
Lomé emerges as West Africa’s tech training hub Lomé is rapidly becoming one of West Africa’s leading technology training destinations. With businesses increasingly adopting digital solutions and new initiatives like École 42 and Data Lab now operational, opportunities to access cutting-edge training in web development, software engineering, data science and artificial intelligence have never been […]
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Who is the powerful figure behind Cameroon’s military leadership
Cameroon’s military command structure has recently seen a significant shift with the appointment of a key figure whose influence reshapes the nation’s defense strategy. At the heart of this transformation stands General Hippolyte Ebaka, whose elevation to the rank of major-general marks a turning point in the country’s security policies. His appointment comes at a […]
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Senegal court rules against Atos in DGPU dispute
In a landmark decision, Senegalese courts have sided with the Délégation générale à la promotion des pôles urbains (DGPU) in its legal battle against Atos, a major player in European digital services. The Dakar Commercial Court delivered a verdict strongly favoring the public agency, marking a significant moment not just for the case but for […]
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Ebomaf’s dominance in Gabon’s public contracting raises transparency concerns
Since the political transition that began in August 2023, the Burkina Faso-based construction group Ebomaf has risen to the top of Gabon’s public procurement rankings. Within less than three years, the company founded by entrepreneur Mahamadou Bonkoungou has secured contracts worth over 700 billion CFA francs, an unprecedented achievement for a single foreign operator in […]
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Gabonese political leaders urge respect in public discourse amid criticism
Political figures condemn offensive remarks against Gabon’s leadership In a unified stance, several prominent figures from Gabon’s political landscape gathered in Libreville on August 12 to address recent controversies sparked by diaspora activists. The collective, representing diverse political movements, expressed strong disapproval of personal insults directed at President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema and his family. […]
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Chad tackles gender-based violence with service mapping validation in N’Djamena
The Association of Leading Feminists for Gender Rights and Equity in Chad (AFLADEGT) is hosting a two-day validation workshop in N’Djamena from August 12 to 13, 2026. The event will focus on reviewing the study mapping legal and psychosocial assistance services for gender-based violence (GBV) survivors. Developed under the WISH 2-WACA project, this mapping aims […]
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