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Sylvia Bongo Ondimba, the spouse of former Gabonese President Ali Bongo, faces scrutiny in Geneva regarding suspicions of transferring millions into a local bank account, allegedly stemming from the embezzlement of public funds. Authorities in Geneva are actively pursuing an inquiry into the financial activities of the former Gabonese first lady. The Swiss judicial system initiated this investigation in 2023, targeting Sylvia Bongo Ondimba for alleged money laundering. The Geneva Public Prosecutor’s Office has confirmed an ongoing probe into money laundering allegations. In connection with these proceedings, Swiss officials sought…

PARIS, 7 juillet 2026 — C’est une étape charnière pour la décentralisation togolaise. Le lundi 6 juillet 2026, au siège de l’Association internationale des maires francophones (AIMF), à Paris, Frédéric Vallier, délégué général de l’organisation, et ses équipes ont reçu une délégation de haut niveau des collectivités territoriales du Togo. Au-delà de la diplomatie d’usage, cette séance de travail traduit une volonté claire des deux parties de franchir un cap : transformer les accords de principe en leviers économiques et infrastructurels concrets au profit des communes togolaises. LA SUITE APRÈS…

Mali : face à la crise humanitaire, MSF soutient les populations aux frontières 7 juillet 2026 Décryptage à lire sur le sujet Venir en aide aux populations déplacées et réfugiées Opération liée Mali : assistance aux populations des zones d’instabilité Au Mali, l’enlisement de la crise sécuritaire aux frontières avec le Burkina Faso et la Mauritanie prive les populations de soins et d’eau potable. Alors que la présence accrue de groupes armés et l’insécurité limitent fortement l’action des acteurs humanitaires MSF renforce ses dispositifs médicaux mobiles pour atteindre les communautés…

Across Africa, Ebola has claimed over 15,000 lives in the past half-century. The Democratic Republic of Congo experienced its most devastating outbreak between 2018 and 2020, which tragically resulted in nearly 2,300 fatalities from approximately 3,500 reported cases. The current epidemic, officially declared on May 15, now accounts for 506 deaths and 1,561 confirmed cases within the DR Congo. Meanwhile, in neighboring Uganda, the toll stands at two deaths among 20 confirmed cases, according to a situation report dated July 4. A clinical trial testing two potential treatments for the…

Ivorian cyberactivist Ibrahim Zigui has been granted provisional freedom following a ten-month detention, his legal representative confirmed. This development temporarily concludes a legal process that has come to symbolize the pre-electoral atmosphere in Côte d’Ivoire, where critical online discourse faces stringent oversight from judicial authorities. This case highlights the evolving landscape of African politics and digital expression. ibrahim zigui’s detention: a symbol for critical voices in Côte d’Ivoire A well-known personality in online activism, Ibrahim Zigui gained prominence on social media for his outspoken criticisms of Ivorian governance. His incarceration,…

Tensions between Burkina Faso and France have escalated sharply after the military-led government in Ouagadougou announced the immediate rupture of diplomatic relations with Paris. The decision follows a series of reciprocal measures that included the withdrawal of all French diplomatic staff from the West African nation. The French Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed the move after Burkina Faso’s government, led by Captain Ibrahim Traoré since the 2022 coup, declared an end to all bilateral cooperation frameworks. On June 30, the chargé d’affaires of Burkina Faso in Paris was summoned to…

Yamoussoukro is undergoing a remarkable transformation. Once a quiet political capital, the city is now a magnet for real estate investment, with construction sites sprouting up across its landscape. The surge in property demand is reshaping neighborhoods and sparking both optimism and apprehension among residents. The city’s appeal to investors is undeniable. From residential homes to commercial complexes, the demand for land is driving up property values. Francis Djaha, a local real estate agent with five years of experience, has witnessed this shift firsthand. Using his drone, he captures aerial…

The Chadian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, through its spokesperson Ibrahim Adam Mahamat, has categorically refuted over the weekend allegations of a plot to destabilize the Central African Republic (CAR) allegedly orchestrated by authorities in N’Djamena. Chadian diplomacy described these claims as part of a deliberate disinformation campaign aimed at tarnishing Chad’s reputation and undermining its diplomatic ties with its neighbor, the CAR. In a strongly worded statement, the ministry condemned what it termed «deceptive maneuvers» and urged those spreading such rumors to act responsibly. It also called on media outlets…