Month: June 2026

The Democratic Republic of Congo has initiated a significant escalation in its public health strategy against the 17th Ebola virus disease outbreak. Over a month following the official declaration of the epidemic, the government announced on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, a mandatory 21-day isolation period for all individuals arriving from Ebola-affected regions. This measure applies before any further national or international travel, underscoring a critical push to fortify the nation’s response efforts. Officials clarified that this robust health protocol is designed to bolster existing public health safeguards, curb the virus’s…

Bénin-Niger border reopening: a step closer with new conditions After three years of closure, the Bénin–Niger border may soon reopen. On June 20, Niger’s Interior Minister, General Mohamed Toumba, traveled to Cotonou to engage with experts overseeing the border reopening process. He outlined three critical conditions for the reopening: the signing of a defense pact, a security agreement ensuring neither country uses the other’s territory for hostile purposes, and full transparency regarding foreign military deployments near their shared border. Diplomatic efforts to revive the Bénin-Niger border The visit by Niger’s…

After finishing fifth and missing out on the lucrative Champions League, Olympique de Marseille finds itself in a tricky financial position. The revenue shortfall from not qualifying for Europe’s top competition forces the Provencal club to focus this summer transfer window on selling players. Worse still, the off-season could turn into a major clearance sale for Marseille, as the club lacks bargaining power and must part with its most valuable assets. The most significant asset is undoubtedly Mason Greenwood. The British forward had expressed his desire to remain in Ligue…

Shell’s return to Gabon signals a pivotal moment for the country’s oil sector. A decade after withdrawing its operations, the Anglo-Dutch giant is set to re-enter Gabon’s sedimentary basins as Libreville ramps up efforts to reverse the steady decline in its hydrocarbon output. This strategic move comes amid sweeping reforms initiated following the nation’s political transition, sending a clear message to global investors about Gabon’s renewed commitment to revitalizing its energy industry. Shell’s departure in 2016 saw the company divest its onshore assets to Assala Energy, a subsidiary then under…

Morocco’s government has officially decided to end the permanent use of the GMT+1 time zone, with the country set to revert to Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) after next summer. Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch made the announcement on Thursday, June 25, 2026, following a cabinet meeting, marking the end of a long-standing national debate. In a televised statement, Akhannouch explained that the decision came after extensive consultations within the ruling coalition and a careful consideration of public grievances. He acknowledged that the year-round application of the advanced time had caused significant…

Laurent Esso to represent president Paul Biya at alexis dipanda mouelle’s funeral A significant announcement from Samuel Mvondo Ayolo, Director of the Civil Cabinet of the Presidency of the Republic, dated June 10, 2026, confirms the news. President Paul Biya has officially designated Laurent Esso, the current Minister of Justice and Keeper of the Seals, as his personal representative for the upcoming funeral ceremonies of Alexis Dipanda Mouelle, the esteemed first President of the Supreme Court of Cameroon. This crucial decision underscores the importance of the late magistrate’s legacy in…