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Nigéria : des centaines d'otages libérés par Boko Harameuronews videosmar. 9 juin 2026 à 8:24 AM UTCAjoutez Yahoo comme source préférée pour voir nos articles sur Google.Plusieurs centaines de personnes enlevées par Boko Haram plus tôt cette année dans un village de l’État de Borno, dans le nord-est du pays, ont été libérées ce week-end, ont déclaré dimanche un sénateur et un responsable local de la jeunesse.PublicitéÀ propos de nos publicités By Harouna Ousmane — Reporter

Gabon and EU Reinforce Strategic Ties Through High-Level Dialogue The second session of the Gabon-European Union (EU) strategic partnership dialogue took place yesterday at the Palais des Congrès Omar Bongo Ondimba in the Cité de la Démocratie. Co-chaired by Gabon’s Vice-President of the Government, Hermann Immongault, and the EU Ambassador to Gabon, Cécile Abadie, the meeting followed the inaugural dialogue held in October 2024. Speaking at the opening, Immongault emphasized that the discussions align with the Samoa Agreement, the foundational legal framework governing relations between the EU and African, Caribbean, and Pacific (ACP) nations. He highlighted the agreement’s call for "a more balanced partnership, enhanced operational efficiency, and a stronger focus on the tangible outco...

Since the official declaration of Ebola virus disease (Bundibugyo strain) on May 15 in eastern DRC, response measures have been deployed enabling rapid treatment in affected health zones in Ituri, North Kivu, and South Kivu. As of now, 19 patients have recovered and been discharged from Ebola treatment centres (ETC), according to data from the National Institute of Public Health (INSP).As of June 7, health data shows 550 confirmed cases including 101 deaths across all affected health zones. 309 patients are currently in isolation receiving care.Ituri remains the epicentre of the outbreak. Of the 25 affected health zones, 17 are in this province, nearly half of Ituri's 36 health zones.The affected zones include Aru, Aungba, Bambu, Bunia, Damas, Gety, Kilo, Komanda, Lita, Logo, Mambasa, Mang...

The Burkinabè Ministry of Culture has issued an immediate nationwide suspension of all beauty pageants, including regional queen contests and ethnic promotions. The decree, announced through an official statement on June 8, halts all competitions pending a full regulatory overhaul to align them with national cultural values and the ideological guidelines of the ongoing popular progressive revolution led by Captain Ibrahim Traoré. Upholding cultural sovereignty as a driving force The ministry’s reasoning reflects the sovereignist discourse that has shaped public policy since the military transition took power in September 2022. According to authorities, traditional beauty pageants have long adhered to Western standards that conflict with Burkina Faso’s aesthetic, dress, and moral norms. Of...

The president of the Council of Togo, Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé, who serves as the African Union mediator for resolving the crisis in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Great Lakes region, chaired a meeting on Monday, June 8, 2026, in Lomé. This session was dedicated to the semi-annual evaluation of activities under the African mediation, set against a backdrop of diplomatic stalemate and ongoing hostilities between government forces and the Rwanda-backed AFC/M23 rebellion.The gathering brought together members of the College of Facilitators appointed by the African Union, along with representatives from the United Nations, the East African Community (EAC), the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS), the Southern African Development Community (SADC), the Intern...

Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé, president of the Togo Council and African Union mediator for the crisis in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Great Lakes region, chaired a meeting on Monday, June 8, 2026, in Lomé. The session focused on a six-month evaluation of activities under the African mediation, set against a backdrop of stalled diplomatic efforts and ongoing hostilities between government forces and the Rwanda-backed AFC/M23 rebellion. The gathering brought together members of the College of Facilitators appointed by the African Union, as well as representatives from the United Nations, the East African Community (EAC), the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS), the Southern African Development Community (SADC), the International Conference on the Great Lake...

On May 15, 2026, the Congolese political scene was shaken by sexist and misogynistic remarks made from the podium of the National Assembly. A widely shared video on social media captures Deputy Micheline Mpundu as she concludes her motion and steps away from the speaker's chair. The second vice-president, Christophe Mboso, who was exceptionally chairing the plenary session, publicly commented on her physique and beauty from his position: 'Thank you colleague, she is very beautiful... huh.'Continuing in Lingala, Mboso said, 'Look at her yourselves,' and laughed, gesturing with his hands to outline the shape of the lawmaker's body. He added, 'God created her,' and 'these are the things of another,' to the obvious amusement and applause of the hemicycle. The session then proceeded without any...

The Ebola virus disease outbreak, caused by the Bundibugyo strain, continues to spread across eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. The National Institute of Public Health (INSP) reports that the provinces of Ituri, North Kivu, and South Kivu now account for 550 laboratory-confirmed infections, including 101 fatalities.As of June 6, data show 27 new confirmed cases were recorded within a 24-hour period, underscoring ongoing transmission in multiple affected zones. Currently, 283 patients are either hospitalised or in isolation.With 91 deaths among confirmed cases, the overall case fatality rate stands at 17.7%, according to health authorities. They note that some figures are still being reconciled.Ituri province hardest hitGeographic analysis confirms that Ituri remains the centre of the h...

Cameroon is reopening public sector recruitment. Minister Joseph Lé announced on June 5, 2026, the creation of 2,090 positions spread across several administrative corps. While modest compared to pre-2021 levels, the figure marks a significant break from four years of strict austerity meant to curb the state's wage bill. Health and education drive 2026 public recruitment The bulk of the increase stems from two sectors deemed strategic. Public health receives a special quota of 200 posts for medical specialists, as Cameroonian hospitals struggle to meet needs for advanced technical platforms. Education, meanwhile, accounts for 1,000 positions reserved for teachers recruited under the "auditeur libre" system—graduates integrated while still in training. The linguistic distribution reflects t...

The Cameroonian state will settle a new installment of its ECMR 2023 multi-tranche bond on June 23, 2026, for an amount exceeding 120 billion FCFA. This information comes from a notice signed on June 5, 2026, by Louis Banga Ntolo, director general of the Central African Stock Exchange (BVMAC). Of this total, 10.7 billion FCFA corresponds to interest payments, with the remainder comprising principal amortizations on certain bond lines. Collection operations at the counters of brokerage firms and account-holding banks will begin the following day, June 24. Differentiated maturity payments Unlike a standard repayment covering a single line, this installment combines partial capital repayment and coupon payments across all tranches. Specifically, holders of Tranche A will receive a net coupon ...

The pivotal strategic partnership dialogue between Gabon and the European Union reached a significant milestone this week in Libreville, as high-level representatives gathered to chart a forward-looking cooperation agenda. The three-day session, inaugurated on Monday at the Palais des Congrès Omar Bongo Ondimba, brought together Gabon’s Vice-President of the Government, Hermann Immongault, and the EU’s Ambassador to Gabon, Cécile Abadie, setting the stage for a renewed framework of collaboration. In his keynote address, Mr. Immongault underscored that Gabon had successfully navigated its transition period and was now firmly on the path of institutional renewal following the April 2025 presidential election. He emphasized a strategic shift away from traditional aid models toward a more bal...

Morocco's economy is poised for significant acceleration, projected to achieve a robust 4.9% growth rate in 2025. This marks an increase from the 4.4% recorded in 2024, signaling a strong economic trajectory. This impressive performance is primarily fueled by dynamic domestic demand, set against a backdrop of carefully managed inflation and an increasing need… Ce contenu est réservé aux membres du niveau Premium, Semestriel, Trimestriel, Mensuel, Hebdomadaire, Un jour, et Télécharger un MAGAZINE (PDF) uniquement.AdhérerDéjà membre ? Connectez-vous ici By Harouna Ousmane — Reporter