A clinical vaccine trial against Ebola has begun in the DRC, with the first participant vaccinated on 23 October in Bunia (Ituri). The article welcomes this step while calling for vigilance during the Bundibugyo virus outbreak.
Supporters of the student-backed opposition movement celebrated in Belgrade after Aleksandar Vučić conceded defeat, ending nearly two years of protests. Preliminary figures showed the highest parliamentary turnout in more than three decades.
In Tenkodogo, a crocodile spotted near a henhouse in the Gommisi district was captured without incident on 22 October 2026 by the Water and Forestry services and released into the town's dam. No damage was reported.
Nibarka Média, a media outlet for traders and cultural actors in Burkina Faso, provides its official kit: logos, colours and usage rules for partners, advertisers and journalists. The outlet is based in Ouagadougou and Fada N'Gourma.
A practical guide to writing an effective press release for the media: a clear headline, a first paragraph answering the five key questions, a quote, an "about" section and press contact details. It also lists common mistakes to avoid, such as overly long texts or sending them too late.
A blank press release template to fill in (headline, introduction, quote, practical information and press contact), intended to be sent to the newsroom. It contains no news content.
A copy-ready template for writing a press invitation (media advisory) announcing an event to cover, with date, time, venue, programme and contacts. It is distinct from a press release.
Practical advice for preparing a radio or video interview: set three key messages, illustrate them with a concrete example, use short sentences during the exchange, then thank the journalist and share the broadcast.
This practical guide advises traders to use WhatsApp Business (profile, Status updates, quick replies), a professional Facebook page and short TikTok videos. It stresses regular posting over posting volume.
This practical guide explains when to hold a press conference rather than issue a press release, then details the preparation step by step: choosing the date, venue, invitations, press kit and running the day.
Practical tips for designing an effective event poster: large headline, clearly visible date, time and venue, strong contrast, a single image, ticket price and WhatsApp contact, and square or vertical formats for social media.
This practical guide explains how Burkinabè artists can protect and monetise their works: joining the BBDA, declaring works, obtaining ISRC codes, keeping proof of creation and signing written contracts.
A one-page communication plan template with seven sections (objective, audience, key message, channels, timeline, budget, results measurement) to complete before any communication action.
The Algerian Parliament approved on 25 October 2026 the deployment of military units to Niger, four days after a military cooperation protocol was signed in Algiers. Algiers cites the protection of its energy interests.
A practical training course in soilless farming is being held in Ouagadougou from 21 to 25 October 2026 to teach how to grow organic vegetables in small spaces, for family consumption or as an income-generating activity.
Traders at the Rood Woko market in Ouagadougou carried out a clean-up and marked boundary lines to clear aisles, especially so firefighters can pass in emergencies. The operation is to be repeated every three months.
Congolese President Tshisekedi accuses Joseph Kabila of taking up arms against the DRC as leader of the FRN, and points to Rwanda. He says the security situation remains under control while the inclusive dialogue continues.
Incumbent Bola Tinubu launched his campaign for Nigeria's 17 January 2027 presidential election in Kaduna, an APC stronghold. The article analyses his strengths and weaknesses against a divided opposition, notably insecurity and the high cost of living.
At the Gaoua regional hospital (CHR), a 48-year-old patient underwent a successful total hysterectomy to remove a uterine fibroid mass weighing 4.28 kg. The ovaries were preserved and the patient is recovering.
A team at the Gaoua regional hospital (CHR), led by gynaecologist Robert Palé, removed a 4.280 kg fibroid mass from a 48-year-old patient during a roughly one-hour operation, ending five years of pain.
