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On Monday, August 10, 2026, President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema welcomed Vice-President of the Government Herman Immongault and the Minister of Labour, Full Employment, Social Dialogue and Professional Training, Jacqueline Ilogue, spouse of Bignoumba. During the meeting, the official handover of the final report for Gabon’s historic professional elections took place—an electoral process launched under direct presidential guidance. By Harouna Ousmane — Reporter

The White House has forwarded a fresh slate of ambassadorial nominations to the U.S. Senate, including two key postings in sub-Saharan Africa. The move underscores Washington’s ongoing efforts to recalibrate its diplomatic footprint across the continent. Under consideration are William Flens, a seasoned diplomat with extensive experience in African affairs, slated for Chad, and Keith Heffern, another career foreign service officer, proposed as ambassador to Gabon. Both nominees currently hold senior minister-counsellor positions within the Senior Foreign Service. A broader slate of nominations spans additional African nations, reflecting a systematic renewal of diplomatic representation. The list includes Marc Dillard for Madagascar, Charles Goodman III for Togo, Jessica Long for Maurita...

The President of Senegal’s National Assembly, Ousmane Sonko, announced yesterday that seven legislative proposals submitted by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye would not be included in the current extraordinary session’s agenda. During yesterday’s opening of the first extraordinary session, Sonko informed lawmakers that the Executive had forwarded seven ratification bills for consideration. These included agreements with Morocco, the International Civil Aviation Organization, the Republic of Congo, the United Arab Emirates, and Italy, covering areas such as disability rights, aviation safety, military cooperation, extradition, and judicial assistance. Agenda prioritizes domestic legislative priorities Despite their receipt, Sonko clarified that these presidential initiatives would not b...

Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo: death toll exceeds 2 000Gavin BlackburnThe ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has claimed at least 2 011 lives this year, according to the latest official figures. Authorities warn this could become the deadliest epidemic in the country’s history. Government data released overnight shows a total of 4 381 confirmed cases.While the first 1 000 deaths took roughly nine weeks to accumulate, the next 1 000 were recorded in just three weeks—a stark sign that the crisis is spiraling faster than containment efforts.One major obstacle is the difficulty in delivering aid to remote areas, compounded by rebel violence, deteriorating roads, and strikes over unpaid wages among health workers.Dr Jean-Marie Akandabo, treating patients...

On Tuesday, August 11, 2026, the Senegalese judiciary marked a pivotal moment with the official installation of magistrate Ousmane Diagne as president of the Constitutional Council. The solemn swearing-in ceremony, held in the presence of senior state officials, formalized his appointment following a presidential decree signed by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye on July 13, 2026. Replacing a legacy of service Diagne succeeds Mamadou Badio Camara, whose untimely passing in Dakar on April 10, 2025, left the institution vacant for over a year. The delay in filling the position underscored the critical role of constitutional oversight in ensuring the integrity of Senegal's democratic processes. With his appointment, the Constitutional Council regains full operational capacity under new leaders...

Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo surpasses 2000 deathsThe Ebola epidemic in the Democratic Republic of Congo has surpassed the grim milestone of 2,000 fatalities, according to the latest official figures released this week. The outbreak, which has spread across multiple provinces in the eastern and northeastern regions, is already recognized as the deadliest ever recorded in the country.Over 4,300 confirmed casesThe outbreak has resulted in 2,011 deaths out of 4,381 confirmed cases, as reported by Congolese health authorities this week. The mortality rate stands at 45.9%. Originating in Ituri Province in the northeast, the virus has since spread to neighboring regions including North Kivu, where ongoing conflict has left healthcare infrastructure severely weakened. This outbr...

Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo crosses 2,000 death tollCamille LAFFONTtue. 11 aug. 2026 at 11:17 am UTCAdd Yahoo as your preferred source to view our articles on Google.The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) continues its relentless spread, now claiming over 2,000 lives—drawing closer to the devastating 2018–2020 epidemic, the deadliest in the nation’s history.The DRC declared its 17th Ebola outbreak on May 15, weeks behind schedule. Health officials warn this may become the largest Ebola epidemic ever recorded globally, according to Sania Nishtar, CEO of Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance.The latest official figures from Congolese health authorities, released Tuesday, report 2,011 deaths out of 4,381 confirmed cases. The grim milestone of 1,000 deaths was sur...

Legal response from Sani Mouhamadou’s counsel refutes claims in rival counsel’s statement In a formal right of reply, counsel for Sani Mouhamadou, Me Mélissa Nyoth, has categorically denied assertions made in a recent press release attributed to the legal team of Léopold Maxime Eko Eko. The statement, circulated widely on social media, alleges that Sani Mouhamadou had falsely implicated Cameroon’s Directorate General of External Research (DGRE) in contractual dealings during 2020. The contested document claims that Sani Mouhamadou approached Léopold Maxime Eko Eko with service proposals, which were ultimately rejected due to a lack of verifiable credentials. It further denies any formal request for information or contractual engagement between the two parties. However, Sani Mouhamadou’s ...

Senegal parliament advances transparency drive with constitutional reform Ousmane Sonko, President of Senegal's National Assembly, convened the first extraordinary session of the year on Monday, August 10, setting in motion a high-stakes legislative agenda. Over the next fifteen days, lawmakers will deliberate five key bills, two of which were fast-tracked by the ruling Pastef party amidst escalating tensions between the Prime Minister's office and President Bassirou Diomaye Faye's administration. Key reforms target transparency and governance The legislative push centers on two urgent proposals designed to reshape Senegal's political landscape. The first seeks to amend Article 37 of the Constitution, mandating that the President publicly disclose their assets not only upon taking o...

HEALTH CRISIS Cholera surge in Chad: N'Djamena faces highest fatality rates Chad is grappling with a worsening cholera outbreak, with 320 confirmed cases and 15 deaths reported by August 8th. In just three days, 52 new infections were documented, escalating concerns about the disease’s rapid spread. The capital, N’Djamena, bears the brunt of the fatalities, accounting for eight deaths out of 92 reported cases. Meanwhile, over 143,000 individuals in high-risk zones have received life-saving vaccinations. Health Updated August 11, 2026 The cholera epidemic in Chad has intensified, with 320 confirmed cases and a death toll of 15 as of August 8th. Within a 72-hour window, 52 additional infections emerged, pushing the national case fatality rate to 4.7%—far exceeding the 1% threshold ...

Doctoral Thesis Defense Examines Contractual Freedom in OHADA Cooperative Law On Wednesday, July 29, 2026, Mr. Sahalim Akan successfully defended his doctoral thesis in private law, titled “Contractual Freedom in the OHADA Uniform Act on Cooperative Societies Law”, at the University of Lomé in Togo. The defense took place in Lecture Hall N°1 of the LTAG building, marking a significant contribution to legal scholarship in West Africa. Jury Composition and Academic Expertise The examining board featured distinguished legal scholars from across the region: Prof. Koffi Mawunyo Agbenoto, Full Professor at the University of Lomé (Togo) and Jury President; Dr. Ampah Johnson-Ansah, Senior Lecturer at the University of Lomé (Togo), Internal Reviewer; Dr. Gnidouba Roger Lanou, Associate ...