Lomé mobilizes for national blood donation day on june 12 2026

As the 22nd World Blood Donor Day approaches on 14 June 2026, the National Blood Transfusion Centre (CNTS) in Lomé is rallying residents of the capital and surrounding areas to…

Death of polisario leader’s son raises stakes in western Sahara talks

The sudden passing of Lahbib Mohamed Abdelaziz, son of the former Polisario Front Secretary-General, has cast a shadow over the already fragile negotiations concerning the Western Sahara dispute. The news,…

New 40 mw power plant kicks off in N’Djamena with algerian support

The Prime Minister of Chad, Allamaye Halina, highlighted today the immense significance of the Algeria-Chad partnership, emphasizing the deep-rooted fraternal ties and expanding cooperation across key sectors. He warmly acknowledged…

BOA Niger shares surge 40% at BRVM despite profit warning

In a surprising twist on the regional stock exchange, Bank of Africa’s Niger subsidiary is bucking the financial trend. Listed on the Bourse Régionale des Valeurs Mobilières (BRVM) in Abidjan,…

Gabon and Madagascar deepen diplomatic ties through high-level visit

Colonel Michaël Randrianirina, the president of Madagascar, arrived in Libreville last Friday for talks with Gabon’s leader, President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema. The visit aims to bolster friendship and cooperation…

Ousmane Sonko urges Pastef militants to elevate political discourse

Ousmane Sonko, the influential leader of Pastef, has issued a firm directive to his followers, urging them to abandon derisive remarks and mocking epithets targeting authorities. He underscored the counterproductive…

Sonko issues clear warning to president Diomaye Faye over local election delay

Ousmane Sonko, the leader of PASTEF, addressed the upcoming local elections during his inauguration rally this Sunday at the Dakar Arena. He made it clear that his party would not…

Madagascar’s leader explores Libreville’s landmarks, seeks inspiration for national refoundation

On the second day of his official journey to Libreville, Colonel Michaël Randrianirina, who presides over the Refoundation of the Republic of Madagascar, embarked on an extensive tour of the…

Ousmane Sonko outlines his political vision at Pastef congress

Ousmane Sonko outlines his political vision at Pastef congress The Pastef-Les Patriotes (parliamentary majority) held its first national congress this weekend since its creation in 2014 in Dakar. The gathering…

Côte d’Ivoire: Abidjan displacements, key elections, and world cup aspirations dominate headlines

Côte d’Ivoire: Abidjan displacements, key elections, and world cup aspirations dominate headlines Abidjan’s recent events have captured the nation’s attention, with significant focus on ongoing urban demolitions, crucial electoral outcomes,…

Ebola outbreak in DRC: 515 confirmed cases, 91 deaths, Ituri still hardest hit

Ebola outbreak in eastern DRC: Current situation as of June 8, 2026 The Ebola virus disease outbreak (Bundibugyo strain) continues to strain the eastern regions of the Democratic Republic of…

Ebola in drc: 515 confirmed cases, 91 deaths as ituri remains outbreak epicentre

The Ebola virus disease outbreak (Bundibugyo strain) continues to spread in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. As of the latest situation update, 515 confirmed cases have been recorded since…