In an aggressive pursuit of nationalist display and short-term political victories, Nigerien authorities have taken a particularly alarming step. By signing a colossal $1.9 billion agreement with the enigmatic Zimar Group for…
Month: August 2026
Les révélations d’Ousmane Sonko : « Je le lui ai demandé dans la lettre que je lui ai écrite »
Lotissements : Ousmane Sonko demande des précisions au ministre de la Justice À l’issue de la séance plénière consacrée à la ratification de six propositions de résolution portant création de commissions d’enquête,…
Zamboï mine tragedy exposes Cameroon’s deep-rooted gold sector issues
By Cécile Mboua — Political News Writer
Cameroon’s president paul biya returns after extended absence
Paul Biya, the long-serving President of Cameroon since 1982 and the world’s oldest head of state, arrived back in Yaoundé on Thursday, August 20. His return followed an absence of more than…
DIRECT : Retour de Paul Biya au Cameroun
Politique DIRECT : Retour de Paul Biya au Cameroun Le président camerounais Paul Biya est officiellement de retour au Cameroun ce jeudi 20 août 2026. Son avion a atterri en fin d’après-midi…
Deadly kenyan helicopter crash claims ecuadorian intelligence chief and five americans
A tourist aircraft tragically crashed near the foothills of Mount Ololokwe, leaving no survivors among its seven occupants. This devastating incident carries profound security and diplomatic repercussions. A tragic aerial event in…
Mali: civilian protection concerns amid Africa Corps operations
A recent and troubling report has brought to light serious allegations against Russian-affiliated Africa Corps forces, accusing them of conducting an airstrike in central Mali on June 15, 2026. This incident, reportedly…
President Paul Biya’s anticipated return to Cameroon after extended absence
Cameroun: après une longue absence, le retour de Paul Biya attendu At midday on August 20, President Paul Biya, accompanied by First Lady Chantal Biya and their delegation, was airborne aboard a…
Gabon’s controlled transition model: a guide for Guinea-Bissau
Afrique Politique Gabon–Guinée-Bissau : le pari d’une transition maîtrisée Libreville, Thursday, August 20, 2026 – The message emanating from Libreville now signifies more than mere solidarity between two African nations. During the…
Mali: russian-backed africa corps implicated in bombori village atrocities
Click to expand Image Forces from Africa Corps, operating under Russian government control, summarily executed nine civilians, including four children, and subjected dozens of others to severe beatings in central Mali during…
Amadou Ba of Pastef reveals truth about Sonko-Touré phone calls
According to the deputy, the former Prime Minister allegedly made highly critical remarks about Bassirou Diomaye Faye during this call. During a press briefing organized by Pastef-Les Patriotes, Deputy Amadou Ba unveiled…
Burkina Faso: JNIM’s advances reveal critical flaws in national security strategy
Despite persistent efforts to address the ongoing security crisis in Burkina Faso, the nation’s approach to communication and governance remains under intense scrutiny. On August 19, the Group for the Support of…