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N’DJAMENA — The Prime Minister of Algeria, Mr. Sifi Ghrieb, landed in N’Djamena on Monday at the invitation of President Abdelmadjid Tebboune. This official visit underscores the commitment to deepen fraternal ties, strengthen cooperation, and expand strategic partnerships between Algeria and Chad. Upon arrival, the Algerian delegation was greeted with formal ceremonies, reflecting the importance placed on bilateral relations. Discussions are set to focus on key areas of mutual interest, including regional security, economic collaboration, and shared developmental goals. Analysts view this visit as a significant step toward reinforcing alliances…

Colonel Michaël Randrianirina arrived in Libreville last Friday to hold talks with President Oligui Nguema. This meeting is part of efforts to deepen friendship and cooperation between Gabon and Madagascar. The President of the Refoundation of the Republic of Madagascar undertook a forty-eight-hour working and friendship visit to Libreville. During his stay, the Malagasy leader was received in audience at the Palais Rénovation by President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema. Discussions focused on strengthening bilateral cooperation and the refoundation process underway in Madagascar. On this occasion, the Malagasy delegation attended a…

Africa Cameroun: promising korean partnership to boost cocoa and industry A South Korean industrialist, Dr. Hae-Jung Jung, has pledged substantial investments in Cameroon’s cocoa and manufacturing sectors following a productive meeting with the country’s Commerce Minister, Luc Magloire Mbarga Atangana. Staff Reporter June 2026 — 2 min read Share In a bold move to expand market opportunities for Cameroonian cocoa through direct trade channels, the country’s Commerce Minister, Luc Magloire Mbarga Atangana, reached out in late 2024 to key global chocolate industry leaders, including Dr. Hae-Jung Jung from South Korea.…

Diplomatic breakthrough: France and Morocco unite for sustainable water solutions Fresh from presenting his credentials to the Moroccan leadership, France’s newly appointed ambassador Philippe Lalliot chose Rabat’s Mohammed VI Polytechnic University as the platform for his maiden public address. His speech at the Paris Peace Forum highlighted the innovative Franco-Moroccan partnership model, blending international law advocacy with tangible cross-border initiatives. Defending global stability through shared principles In a world grappling with cascading crises, Ambassador Lalliot emphasized that international law remains a cornerstone for global stability. “The principles of international law…

Ousmane Sonko, the leader of Pastef, has firmly urged his supporters to stop using derogatory nicknames and mockery directed at authorities. He denounces such counterproductive behaviour, calling instead for a debate centred exclusively on ideas and the party programme. Speaking at a rally at Dakar Arena, the head of the Patriotic party appealed to his followers to act responsibly, warning that insults and taunts could be used as legal pretexts leading to imprisonment. He encouraged the youth and party sympathisers to elevate the political discourse by focusing on programmatic proposals…

The World Health Organization declared on 17 May 2026 that the Ebola epidemic raging in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo and persisting in Uganda represents a public health emergency of international concern, followed the next day by a similar declaration from the Africa CDC. On 5 June, both institutions launched a joint six-month response plan and appealed for 518 million dollars. Caused by the rare Bundibugyo strain, for which no licensed vaccine or treatment exists, this 17th epidemic strikes a region already ravaged by conflict and destabilised by the…

The Pastef-Les Patriotes, the parliamentary majority party, convened its first national congress over the weekend of 6–7 June at Dakar Arena since its founding in 2014. The gathering aimed to give the party fresh momentum amid a reshaping political landscape, outline new directives under party president Ousmane Sonko, and recalibrate Senegal’s political governance. The weekend’s mass rally concluded the first ordinary congress of Pastef-Les Patriotes. Ousmane Sonko, confirmed as president and leader of the majority party, addressed a crowd of loyal supporters, unveiling a three-part political roadmap: ideological consolidation of…

The political dialogue between Gabon and the European Union commenced its second session on June 8, 2026, at the Palais des Congrès within Libreville’s Cité de la Démocratie. This significant gathering brings together Gabonese authorities and representatives from EU member states accredited in the nation, focusing on an agenda centered around evaluating commitments made during their inaugural meeting. This event is formally structured under Article 8 of the Cotonou Agreement, now the post-Cotonou Agreement, which governs the political relationship between Brussels and the states of Africa, the Caribbean, and the…

The National Mining Company (Sonamines) is significantly increasing its oversight of gold operators throughout Cameroon. Following a comprehensive inspection tour across the Adamaoua and Est regions, key hubs for artisanal and semi-mechanized gold production, Director General Serge Hervé Boyogueno presented a candid assessment. His findings reveal that numerous operators are failing to meet expected production levels, some are financially insolvent, while widespread environmental neglect and opaque commercial networks undermine the state’s authority over the sector. Field inspections uncover vulnerabilities in Cameroon’s gold sector The visited regions represent the core of…

The Ebola virus disease outbreak (Bundibugyo strain) continues to spread in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. The latest situation report from the National Institute of Public Health (INSP), released on June 7, confirms 515 confirmed cases and 91 deaths across Ituri, North Kivu, and South Kivu provinces. The overall case fatality rate stands at 17.7%, with 283 patients currently in isolation or receiving treatment, while 12 recoveries have been recorded since the outbreak began. In the past 24 hours alone, health authorities have reported 27 new confirmed cases, underscoring the…

A troubling paradox defines Morocco’s HIV response. Public clinics experience stockouts of rapid HIV tests lasting over a year, forcing patients to leave unscreened. Meanwhile, local manufacturers have approved kits ready for immediate delivery. This disconnect reveals a systemic failure: the public procurement system routinely ignores legal provisions that favour national production. The legal framework is clear. Decree 2.22.431 governing public contracts includes a national preference mechanism. Technical specifications must be based on performance and function, not on brand, origin, or specific patent. Abdelhay Rhorba, professor of administrative law at…

The audience granted on 4 June 2026 by President Romuald Wadagni to a delegation from the Celestial Church of Christianity offers an unexpected political reading: that of an exemplary state transition, where two presidents clearly share roles without ambiguity, serving a peace process that extends beyond Bénin’s borders. Some cases, by their very nature, reveal the quality of governance. The reunification process of the Celestial Church of Christianity is one such case. Not because it is spectacular—it unfolds in meeting rooms, theological consultations, and internal deliberations—but because it demands unwavering…