As Cameroon navigates an unprecedented leadership gap, the nation’s pulse weakens. Since June 7, 2026, when President Paul Biya departed for what was described as a temporary private visit to Europe, a…
Month: August 2026
Violent attacks by Boko Haram in Cameroon’s far north leave eight dead
Eight fatalities and one injury confirmed after Boko Haram assault on Cameroonian village The remote village of Kangaleri, situated in Cameroon’s Far North region, became the latest target of a brutal night-time…
Senegal’s political shake-up: Thierno Alassane Sall exposes Ousmane Sonko’s secrets
Senegal’s political arena under the microscope: Thierno Alassane Sall’s explosive revelations about Ousmane Sonko In a pivotal extraordinary session of the National Assembly, Thierno Alassane Sall, a prominent voice in Senegal’s political…
Angélique Kidjo’s historic recognition on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
The global spotlight will converge on Los Angeles on August 18th for an event poised to make history for African music. Angélique Kidjo, a preeminent voice in Béninese and African music, is…
Gabon: public service reform ignites national debate
President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema recently concluded an extensive West African diplomatic mission, making stops in Ghana, Gambia, Sierra Leone, and Côte d’Ivoire. A highlight of his journey was attending Côte d’Ivoire’s…
Senegal parliament session: sonko initiates key investigations
A major political figure has set the parliamentary agenda in motion by launching multiple investigations during an extraordinary session of the National Assembly in Dakar. The move signals a deeper examination of…
Pastéf concludes extensive jolof tour, inaugurates linguère headquarters
PASTEF-Les Patriotes has successfully wrapped up an impactful 48-hour political outreach across the Jolof region. Key delegations, spearheaded by party leader Ousmane Sonko and accompanied by Minister of State Habib Sy, along…
Burkina Faso’s northern security challenges persist despite military efforts
Despite significant military displays and numerous offensive operations announced by the authorities, the security situation in northern Burkina Faso remains acutely fragile. Armed groups have not vanished from the landscape; instead, they…
Jihadist coalition strikes malian army camp in central region
The Groupe de soutien à l’islam et aux musulmans (Jnim), the leading Al-Qaïda-affiliated jihadist coalition in the Sahel, launched an assault on a military base belonging to the Forces armées maliennes (FAMa)…
Benin’s sovereign rating elevated to ba3 by Moody’s
The international financial rating agency Moody’s has officially upgraded the Republic of Benin’s long-term sovereign credit rating, advancing it from « B1 » to « Ba3 » and assigning a « stable…
Senegal’s import fluctuations: june surge contrasts with semester decline
Senegal’s imports experienced a notable 26.7% month-over-month increase in June, a rebound that stands out from the overall trend observed during the first half of the year. Conversely, for the cumulative period…
Sénégal : un précédent institutionnel, une leçon pour les marchés émergents
Opinions Par Lansana Gagny Sakho Sénégal : un précédent institutionnel, une leçon pour les marchés émergents EXCLUSIF SENEPLUS – Entre volatilité financière, chute des investissements et tension sur l’emploi, le pays…