The official state visit by Gabon’s Head of State to Freetown marks a strategic move to deepen diplomatic and economic ties with Sierra Leone. This engagement reflects Libreville’s broader ambition to expand…
Month: August 2026
Cameroon on edge as Biya’s absence fuels military reshuffle fears
In the 57 days since President Paul Biya left Cameroon for what was announced as a short private visit to Europe, the country has entered uncharted waters. At 93 years old, the…
Gabon-China: five decades of deepening ties and mutual growth
Libreville recently hosted a significant diplomatic event as the Chinese embassy commemorated the 99th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA), emphasizing themes of peace, memory, and the robust…
Paul Biya’s return confirmed as Cameroon government clarifies presidential absence
Cameroon – Following nearly two months out of the public eye, government officials have broken their silence. Authorities confirm President Paul Biya remains alive and is set to return soon, amid growing…
Sénégal: navigating the political dynamic between Bassirou Diomaye Faye and Ousmane Sonko
Unpacking Sénégal’s political chessboard The dynamic political landscape of Sénégal is currently under intense scrutiny, particularly regarding the strategic approach of President Bassirou Diomaye Faye in relation to the influential figure Ousmane…
Cultural transformation of weddings in N’Djamena with sudanese influence
Wedding ceremonies in N’Djamena, Chad, are undergoing a cultural shift that is drawing both fascination and concern. Traditional Tchadian marriage practices are gradually giving way to customs borrowed from neighboring Sudan, prompting…
Cameroon’s prolonged absence of Paul Biya sparks succession and transparency debate
Nearly two months after departing Cameroon for what authorities describe as a “brief private visit to Europe,” President Paul Biya remains out of the country. At 93 years old, the veteran leader’s…
Sénégal gambie reach final border deal after july standoff
The governments of Senegal and Gambia have reached a landmark agreement to permanently resolve their long-standing border dispute through a consensus-based delimitation. The breakthrough, confirmed by the Permanent Senegalese-Gambian Secretariat, follows weeks…
How space tech is transforming Africa’s future at Lomé forum 2026
In Lomé, the Space Forum Africa 2026 shifted perspectives entirely. From July 28 to 30, policymakers, researchers, investors, and innovators gathered to explore a groundbreaking concept: space technologies now serve purposes far…
Ceuta crisis: Morocco warns Spain of migration surge risks
The Moroccan government had formally notified Spain of the potential migration risks stemming from a recent Spanish court ruling before the crisis in Ceuta unfolded, a senior Moroccan official revealed. The official…
Cameroon’s 2027 funding gap hinges on imf deal
Yaoundé has made securing a fresh International Monetary Fund (IMF) program a cornerstone of its 2027-2029 medium-term budget framework. The Document de programmation économique et budgétaire submitted to parliament outlines a projected…
Cameroun president’s prolonged absence fuels debate
The whereabouts of Cameroon’s president Paul Biya have become a subject of intense speculation and concern. At 93 years old and with 44 years in power, the leader has now been absent…