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Gabon: success of the international fundraising, failure in the regional market
Gabon has raised a total of 920 million dollars in international markets, far exceeding its initial target of 750 million dollars. This operation comes as the country faces… -
Central African Republic: the cholera epidemic continues to raise concerns
The Central African Republic is facing a cholera outbreak that has already affected 720 people and caused 46 deaths, according to the Ministry of Health. Officially declared on… -
DRC: the expulsion of a Congolese officer blocks the verification of the ceasefire.
The mechanism responsible for verifying the ceasefire between Kinshasa and the AFC/M23 remains paralyzed, following the expulsion of a Congolese officer deployed in Goma. Established to monitor potential… -
DRC: mining companies must sell 10% of their capital to nationals by 2026.
In the Democratic Republic of Congo, mining companies are now required to reserve 10% of their share capital for Congolese nationals, in accordance with the revisions to the… -
Central African Republic: a Swiss national and a soldier killed in an attack north of Bangui.
A Swiss national and a Central African soldier were killed on Saturday afternoon during an armed attack in Imohoro, a village located about fifty kilometers north of Bangui.… -
DRC: Félix Tshisekedi announces a national Genocide museum and a strengthened memory policy.
The Democratic Republic of the Congo commemorated the victims of wars that have ravaged the east of the country for nearly three decades in Kinshasa. Congolese authorities estimate… -
Cameroon: the government announces the upcoming return of Paul Biya
The Cameroonian government has broken its silence regarding the prolonged absence of President Paul Biya, who has been out of the country for 56 days. The Minister of… -
Feminine CAN 2026: Cameroon, Morocco, and Algeria qualify for the quarter-finals
The group phase of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations has delivered its first verdicts. Cameroon, Morocco, and Algeria are the first teams to secure their places… -
DRC: the government clarifies its strategy regarding the Genocost
The Democratic Republic of Congo commemorated its National Genocost Day on Sunday, a term coined to refer to “genocide for economic gain.” This concept relates to the human… -
Arrest in Brazzaville of a suspect in the assassination of entrepreneur Vally Amisi.
A man suspected of being involved in the assassination of Congolese sports entrepreneur Vally Amisi was arrested on Sunday in Brazzaville, several months after the events. The authorities… -
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DRC: extension of restrictions on the entry of cement and lime
The Democratic Republic of the Congo has extended the temporary restrictions on the import of grey cement and clinker in the western and south-eastern regions of the country.… -
Chad announces its withdrawal from the International Criminal Court.
Chad notified on July 27, 2026, its decision to withdraw from the Rome Statute, the founding treaty of the International Criminal Court (ICC). N’Djamena justifies this choice by… -
Beninese Damien Mama appointed Deputy Special Representative of the UN in the DRC.
The Beninese Damien Mama has taken on new responsibilities within the United Nations. He has been appointed Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General in the Democratic Republic of… -
Official: Sébastien Migné appointed national coach of Gabon
The Gabonese Football Federation has officially announced the appointment of Sébastien Migné as head coach of the Panthers. The 54-year-old French coach takes over the Gabonese bench after… -
Chad will eliminate visas for Africans starting in 2027.
Chad will open its borders to citizens of African countries without a visa requirement starting January 1, 2027. The announcement was made by President Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno… -
Romuald Wadagni in Chad for the African Water Forum
The Beninese president Romuald Wadagni is participating this Wednesday, July 15, in N’Djamena, at the African Water Forum. This continental meeting brings together several heads of state, financial… -
“He already deserves his place among the greatest,” Samuel Eto’o defends Mbappé.
Samuel Eto’o believes that Kylian Mbappé has already well earned his status as a legend of French football. The president of the Cameroonian Football Federation also questions the… -
Central African Republic: resumption of deadly hostilities along the borders with Chad and Sudan
At least 28 people were killed in a rebel attack on the town of Am-Dafock in northeastern Central African Republic, according to local sources. While the government claims… -
Congo: Brazzaville revises its 2026 budget upwards to $4.4 billion
The Congolese government adopted a revised finance bill for the fiscal year 2026. Meeting in the Council of Ministers on Tuesday, June 30 in Oyo, under the presidency… -
World Cup 2026: the official line-ups of England – DRC
England and the Democratic Republic of the Congo face off this Wednesday in the Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup. The Three Lions, favorites on paper,… -
CDM 2026: Ronaldo and Bakambu start in the lineup, the official lineups of Portugal – DR Congo
Expected to be among the favorites in the competition, the Portuguese team begins its World Cup campaign in Houston against a DR Congo side returning to the global… -
Equatorial Guinea: the government resigns after results deemed insufficient
The Equatorial Guinean government has submitted its collective resignation to President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo. This decision follows an unfavorable assessment of its actions, with the Vice President… -
DRC: Opposition raises strong objections against a potential constitutional revision
The Democratic Republic of the Congo has taken a major legislative step toward a potential constitutional revision. On Monday, June 15, 2026, the Senate unanimously adopted the bill… -
Market: Trabzonspor confident in keeping André Onana, Djibril Cissé’s son signs with Liverpool
Trabzonspor hopes to quickly finalize the deal for André Onana after a season deemed convincing for the Cameroon goalkeeper in Turkey. At the same time, Liverpool has secured… -
Cameroon: a major counterfeiting network dismantled in Douala
A major operation conducted on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, by the national gendarmerie led to the dismantling of a highly structured money counterfeiting network in Douala. This operation… -
Congo: Claude Le Roy appointed as the coach of the Red Devils, Omar Daf as assistant
Claude Le Roy is returning to lead the Red Devils of Congo for a second term, five years after his last experience in a coaching role. The French… -
Libreville 2: Oligui Nguema facing the test of his campaign promises
Launched with great fanfare on March 28, 2025, by Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, the Libreville 2 project was meant to mark Gabon’s entry into a new urban era.… -
Chad: the discreet return of French officers reignites the debate on sovereignty
One year after the departure of the last French soldiers from Chad, military cooperation between N’Djamena and Paris appears to be resuming in a more discreet form. According… -
DRC: Tshisekedi honors Fally Ipupa after his double concert at Stade de France
Félix Tshisekedi decorated Fally Ipupa with the rank of Knight of the National Order of the Leopard after his historic double concert at the Stade de France. Through… -
“Don’t impose anything on them,” Oligui Nguema advocates for an inclusive approach towards AES.
From Libreville, Brice Oligui Nguema is urging Africa to change its approach towards the countries of the Sahel States Alliance (AES). In a statement on France 24, the…
