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Libreville is grappling with a severe water shortage crisis, prompting authorities to declare a state of hydrological emergency across the capital and its surrounding areas. Residents have endured days without…
The escalating conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), particularly involving the government forces and the M23 rebel group backed by Rwanda, has intensified calls for an immediate…
Tchad baccalaureate 2026: mixed reactions as 43% of students face setbacks The announcement of the 2026 baccalaureate results in Tchad has sparked a wave of contrasting emotions across N’Djamena and…
This week, the Republic of Benin‘s Republican Police launched a major operation in the Vodjè district of Cotonou, dealing a decisive blow to urban crime networks operating in the area.…
Cameroon and UNESCO champion multilingual education on mother tongue day The 27th edition of the International Mother Tongue Day, held on February 27, 2026, in Nanga Eboko, Cameroon, concluded with…
Algeria’s legislative elections held on July 2, 2026, marked a historic low in voter participation, with provisional figures showing a turnout of just 20.79%. This unprecedented drop underscores growing public…
The French Development Agency (AFD) remains Cameroun’s top bilateral partner, with an active portfolio exceeding 622.8 billion FCFA spread across 51 projects. Yet behind these impressive figures lies a striking…
Gabon is taking a decisive step toward industrial self-sufficiency with the launch of a cutting-edge rebar manufacturing plant. On July 1st, Industry and Local Transformation Minister Lubin Ntoutoume inaugurated the…
ICC acknowledges withdrawal letters from Sahel states alliance Last updated: 03/07/2026 The International Criminal Court has officially confirmed that Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger have submitted their formal withdrawal notifications…
The Gabonese Democratic Socialist Front (FDS) has responded to the government’s water emergency decree announced on July 1, 2026. While acknowledging the authorities’ commitment to combating potable water trafficking, the…
At just 18 years old, Ayyoub Bouaddi has already made a name for himself as a rising star in football. Currently playing for LOSC Lille, the Moroccan midfielder has captured…
International US and Chad deepen ties on security and economic fronts A high-level meeting between Frank Garcia and Mahamat Tahir Orozi underscored six decades of diplomatic collaboration. The United States…