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Cameroon’s national road 5, a crucial economic artery linking the bustling port city of Douala to Bafoussam and Bamenda in the Northwest Anglophone region, has become a death trap. Years of neglect, relentless heavy traffic, and increasingly erratic rainfall have turned this vital corridor into one of the country’s most dangerous routes. The highway’s rapid […]
Tchad: presidential pardon granted to Succès Masra Chadian President Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno has granted a presidential pardon to Succès Masra, former interim Prime Minister and leader of the political party Les Transformateurs. The decision, announced on Friday, August 14, 2026, marks a significant development in the case of the opposition figure, who was sentenced […]
Chad Chad’s presidential pardon: RNDT-Le Réveil hails move toward political détente Chad’s RNDT-Le Réveil party has welcomed the August 14, 2026 decree granting presidential pardons to several detainees, including political figures, calling it a positive step toward national reconciliation. The RNDT-Le Réveil party has praised the government’s decision to release multiple prisoners, including prominent political […]
Chad: opposition figure Succès Masra pardoned by president Déby Chadian opposition leader and former Prime Minister, Succès Masra, received a presidential pardon from President Mahamat Idriss Déby on Friday. Masra had been serving a 20-year firm prison sentence for over a year. A presidential act of clemency Succès Masra’s prison term has been entirely remitted, […]
political standoff as senegalese assembly rejects government amendments Tensions escalate as legislative and executive branches clash over financial oversight in Senegal’s National Assembly. The delicate balance of power at Senegal’s National Assembly remains under severe strain. Following heated debates over asset declarations, another intense confrontation erupted between lawmakers and the executive branch during the technical […]
After months of legal wrangling, Air Sénégal has reached a definitive settlement with the American leasing firm Carlyle, bringing an end to a contentious dispute over aircraft leases. The resolution marks a significant shift in the airline’s ongoing efforts to restructure its fleet and financial obligations. Under the agreement finalized in Dakar, a judicial case […]
Tchad Tchad : 66 ans après l’indépendance, l’impératif d’une révolution des transports Soixante-six ans après son indépendance, le Tchad fait face à un défi majeur : structurer son réseau de transport interurbain pour stimuler l’économie et sécuriser la mobilité des citoyens. — 4 min de lecture Partager Sixty-six years after gaining independence, Chad faces a […]
A recent development vividly illustrates the quiet efficacy and strategic depth of Moroccan diplomacy in navigating complex Sahelian crises. By successfully facilitating the presidential pardon of French intelligence operative Yann V., who was sentenced to 20 years by Mali’s military judiciary last June, Morocco has once again solidified its indispensable role as a mediator between […]
In a historic move that signals a potential shift in Chad’s political landscape, opposition figure Succès Masra has been granted a full pardon by President Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno. The decision, announced today, follows a prolonged period of detention and has sparked widespread debate about the future of national reconciliation. From detention to freedom: the […]
top Senegal news today august 14 2026 Key developments shaping today’s Senegal landscape include the unexpected departure of Waly Diouf Bodiang from the helm of Dakar’s autonomous port. Meteorological forecasts warn of heavy rainfall tonight, particularly in Kolda and Kaffrine regions. Meanwhile, the Senegalese football federation prepares to name a new national team coach on […]
English international defender Djed Spence has touched down in Italy ahead of his highly anticipated switch to Inter Milan. The transfer, valued at up to €35 million, follows a stellar World Cup 2026 campaign with the Three Lions that caught the attention of Europe’s elite clubs. The 26-year-old left London-based Tottenham Hotspur after four seasons, […]
Cameroon has initiated a sweeping reduction in import duties on European goods, cutting tariffs by 70% as part of its obligations under the Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) with the European Union and the United Kingdom. Announced by Finance Minister Louis Paul Motazé, the phased tariff reduction targets a strategic group of products critical to public […]