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An ambitious urban road project encircling Yaoundé, Cameroon’s bustling capital, has attracted a new international bidder. Ashoka Buildcon Limited, a major Indian infrastructure developer, has submitted a comprehensive proposal for the 1.26 trillion CFA francs bypass project, encompassing design, construction, and financial structuring. The proposal was formally presented on June 9 to the Ministry of […]
Politics Programme of funeral rites for former Supreme Court chief announced The family of Cameroon’s late Supreme Court president has released the full schedule for his final send-off. Editorial Staff |3 hours ago|3 minute read AAA Follow Cameroon updates on Google Summarize Listen Comment Final respects: the timeline of Alexis Dipanda Mouelle’s funeral rites The […]
Gabon has taken a decisive step to regulate the exploitation of its biodiversity by imposing strict controls on iboga, a Central African shrub renowned for its psychotropic and therapeutic properties. Libreville now requires prior administrative authorization for any activity involving the harvesting, processing, transfer, or export of this emblematic plant. This move aims to curb […]
From the sun-drenched golf courses of Mougins to the historic halls of the Élysée Palace, the professional and personal bonds between Côte d’Ivoire’s President Alassane Ouattara and French leaders have shaped decades of bilateral relations. These connections, forged in both formal diplomacy and private settings, reveal a pattern of mutual influence that has left a […]
The Polisario Front faces Morocco’s overwhelming military superiority Despite clinging to dialogue as its primary strategy, the Polisario Front has suffered a devastating blow with the loss of a key military leader in a Moroccan precision strike. This contradiction underscores the movement’s military inferiority and deepening diplomatic isolation on the global stage. The death of […]
Yas Togo is strengthening its distribution network through strategic investments aimed at supporting partner wholesalers. On June 10, 2026, in Lomé, the telecommunications operator officially handed over a fleet of six vehicles to key beneficiaries of its co-financing program. Four 15-seater buses and two pickup trucks were distributed to enhance the logistical and commercial capabilities […]
A civil court in Dakar has once again postponed proceedings in a high-profile property dispute between former Tourism Minister Mame Mbaye Niang and Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko. The case, which centers on ownership of a 264 m² villa in the Keur Gorgui district, will now resume on July 22, 2026, according to the third civil […]
DRC debates popular sovereignty amid referendum law changes Two decades after the 2005 referendum law, lawmakers have adopted new legislation outlining the conditions for organizing referendums, particularly in cases of constitutional reform. This development has sparked intense debate about the balance between political intentions and the principle of popular sovereignty. Political observers have raised concerns […]
Strategic logistical routes fuel rebel operations in Northern Mali The Front de Libération de l’Azawad (FLA), a Tuareg rebel movement, has reportedly established a critical supply corridor linking Southern Libya to Northern Mali via Niger to support its recent military campaign. This network has become instrumental in facilitating the rebel offensive launched on April 25 […]
The Dakar Appeal Court has postponed the legal showdown between Mame Mbaye Niang and Ousmane Sonko until 22 July 2026. This adjournment was granted at the request of Sonko‘s legal team, allowing them additional time to prepare responses to the latest submissions filed in the case. The dispute centers on a fraudulent property transfer involving […]
Niamey, June 10, 2026 – Niger is taking bold steps to amplify its voice on the global stage, particularly in the realm of women’s rights. On Tuesday, June 9, Dr. Mamoudou Harouna Djingarey, President of the Council for National Rebuilding (CCR), welcomed a delegation in Niamey to strategize the promotion of Nafissatou Idé Sadou’s candidacy […]
International pharmaceutical forum: N’Djamena drives Africa’s healthcare progress The 25th edition of the International Pharmaceutical Forum in N’Djamena brings together African experts to tackle critical healthcare challenges, focusing on equitable medicine access and local drug production. N’Djamena has become the epicenter of African pharmaceutical innovation as it hosts the landmark 25th International Pharmaceutical Forum. This […]