Author: Ousmane Tandja

Ebola outbreak in DR Congo escalates with alarming speed Burial of an Ebola patient Health Thursday, July 16, 2026 – 6:16 PM The World Health Organization’s Director-General, Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, has issued a stark warning about the unprecedented spread of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), two months after the outbreak was declared. The situation has deteriorated so rapidly that this epidemic now ranks as the third-largest Ebola outbreak ever recorded globally. Speaking from Geneva, Dr. Tedros revealed that the outbreak has already claimed 796 lives out…

The recent political developments in Senegal have sparked intense reactions across the nation, with President Macky Sall and newly elected leader Bassirou Diomaye Faye at the center of a growing public controversy. Citizens from all walks of life are voicing their concerns, reflecting deep divisions within the country’s social fabric. The situation escalated after Macky Sall took actions perceived by many as undermining democratic norms, prompting sharp criticism from both local and international observers. Meanwhile, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, who assumed office amid high expectations, now faces the challenge of addressing…

N’Djamena has taken a bold step toward African unity. Starting January 1, 2027, Chad will eliminate visa requirements for all African Union passport holders, positioning itself as a regional leader in free movement. Announced by President Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno during the African Water Forum in N’Djamena, this policy shift signals a new era for cross-continental mobility. Under this groundbreaking decision, travelers from every African nation can enter Chad without prior visa applications, simplifying travel for business, tourism, and cultural exchanges. The move places Chad among a select group of…

In Senegal, the upcoming meeting between President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and his predecessor Macky Sall has ignited a fierce debate. Sall, who left office in April 2024 after 12 years in power, is expected in Dakar to seek Senegal’s backing for his candidacy for the position of United Nations Secretary-General. However, this visit has deeply divided public opinion and reignited painful memories. Justice delayed: victims of unrest voice outrage The timing of Sall’s visit could not be more controversial. For families of victims from the 2021–2024 protests, which were met…

As the deadline for Global Fund grant applications approaches, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is raising the alarm about the potential exclusion of North Kivu from critical malaria funding in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The province, already grappling with armed conflict, faces severe health risks if financial support for malaria prevention and treatment is withdrawn. By Ousmane Tandja — Senior correspondent