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With the persistent terrorist threat casting a heavy shadow over the strategic “three borders” region, Niger is actively seeking robust military alliances to alleviate the immense pressure on its armed forces. Confronted by the aggressive activities of non-state armed groups, particularly Jama’at Nasr al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM, affiliated with Al-Qaeda) and the Islamic State in the […]
Cholera surge in Chad: N’Djamena faces alarming death toll The cholera epidemic in Chad continues to escalate, with 320 confirmed cases and 15 fatalities reported by August 8. In just 72 hours, 52 new infections emerged, intensifying concerns across the nation. The capital, N’Djamena, now stands at the epicenter of this crisis, accounting for the […]
Côte d’Ivoire Laurent Gbagbo introduces collective leadership at PPA-CI helm Following his re-election as President of the Parti des Peuples Africains-Côte d’Ivoire (PPA-CI) in May 2026, Laurent Gbagbo has restructured the party’s leadership. On August 10, five key figures were appointed to strategic roles, shifting from an initially planned single-delegation model to a broader collaborative […]
Paul Biya absent depuis deux mois : les interrogations s’intensifient au Cameroun Actus. Absent du Cameroun depuis le 7 juin, le président Paul Biya n’est toujours pas rentré. Les récentes nominations militaires ravivent les interrogations sur son état de santé et la succession au sommet de l’État. Pour le journaliste et auteur camerounais Jean-Bruno Tagne, […]
Doctoral thesis explores contractual freedom in OHADA cooperative societies DoctoratLoméSoutenanceThèse On Wednesday, July 29, 2026, a significant academic event unfolded at the University of Lomé in Togo. Mr. Sahalim AKAN successfully defended his doctoral thesis in private law, delving into the complex topic of « La liberté contractuelle dans l’acte uniforme OHADA relatif au droit des […]
Ecouter l’article A wave of disparaging remarks targeting President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema of Gabon, his mother, and his wife has provoked a strong response from Hugues Ongoundou. In a particularly firm statement, Ongoundou clarifies that his condemnation is not an endorsement of the current administration or its policies. For him, the act of insulting […]
Aly Ngouille Ndiaye has articulated concerns regarding Ousmane Sonko’s dedicated political funds, totaling 1.7 billion FCFA. He indicated that this allocation was reportedly fully expended before Sonko requested additional budgetary resources, thereby raising significant questions about the transparency and oversight of these expenditures. The former Minister of Interior, Aly Ngouille Ndiaye, has reignited discussions surrounding […]
Summarize Pastef Bassirou Diomaye Faye Kiiraay – Les Patriotes républicains Speculation is swirling in Dakar and beyond about whether President Bassirou Diomaye Faye of Senegal is considering delaying the upcoming presidential election scheduled for January 2027. The conversation gained momentum following the recent formation of his new political movement, Kiiraay – Les Patriotes républicains, which […]
Ligue des champions OL-Sparta Prague: all the details for Lyon’s last chance to dream of Champions League glory This Tuesday evening marks a pivotal moment for Olympique Lyonnais as they face Sparta Prague in a do-or-die Champions League qualifier. Having suffered a 2-1 defeat against the Czech side in the first leg of the third […]
General Raymond Jean Charles Beko’o Abondo, the distinguished Commander of the Cameroonian Presidential Guard, received a significant promotion on August 3, 2026, officially elevating him to the rank of general. This pivotal advancement positions General Beko’o Abondo as a potentially crucial figure within Cameroon’s complex political landscape, particularly regarding internal power dynamics. A new role […]
The Cameroonian state has entered an active phase of negotiations to acquire the 56% stake held by the British group Globeleq in two vital electricity generation companies. Yaoundé is currently in discussions with the London-based investor regarding the repurchase of its shares in Kribi Power Development Company (KPDC) and Dibamba Power Development Company (DPDC). The […]
Senegal’s National Assembly clarifies legal framework for parliamentary commissions During the opening of the first extraordinary session of the 2026-2027 legislative year, the President of Senegal’s National Assembly addressed concerns about the legality of six proposed parliamentary inquiry commissions. He emphasized the strict legal boundaries governing such initiatives. Legal constraints and parliamentary oversight in Senegal […]