Senegal’s head of state, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, is making waves in Berlin this week, championing the nation’s economic potential while meeting key German officials. On Tuesday, he is scheduled to hold talks…
Author: Cécile Mboua
Catholic church criticizes Congo referendum amid ongoing conflict
The head of the National Episcopal Conference of Congo (Cenco), Bishop Fulgence Muteba, has strongly opposed the planned constitutional referendum, citing the nation’s ongoing armed conflict as a major obstacle to such…
Benin Niger border closure nears resolution after talks
Niger and Benin move closer to reopening border after years of closure After years of frozen relations and a closed border, Niger and Benin have taken a decisive step toward restoring cross-border…
Senegal’s debt talks with IMF: key outcomes from Dakar meetings
The International Monetary Fund’s recent mission to Senegal concluded this week after intensive talks in Dakar, yielding critical insights into the country’s debt trajectory and economic reforms. Led by Mission Chief Mercedes…
Morocco india deepen counterterrorism ties with new delhi partnership
On June 22 in New Delhi, Morocco and India expanded their counterterrorism cooperation to include clandestine financial networks, the misuse of technology by criminal groups, and the links between transnational organizations and…
Benin-Niger border thaw: experts see light at the end of the tunnel
EconomyNiger Benin-Niger border thaw: experts see light at the end of the tunnel A joint expert committee may have found a way out of the three-year border crisis between Benin and Niger….
Gabon’s rising role in shaping the future of the Francophonie
African Politics Gabon’s rising role in shaping the future of the Francophonie By Editor-in-Chief Monday, June 22, 2026 119 No comment Libreville, Monday, June 22, 2026 — The leadership race at the…
Cameroun crackdown on human trafficking ring promising fake jobs abroad
In a coordinated operation, Cameroonian authorities have dismantled a sophisticated human trafficking network that lured young job seekers with false promises of lucrative employment overseas. Thirteen suspected members of the criminal organization…
Cameroon politics: Louis-Paul Motaze in the running for vice-presidency
Updated today at 6:02 PM Read time: 3 minutes File generated on Read in app Summarize Jeune Afrique Louis-Paul Motaze Ferdinand Ngoh Ngoh Franck Biya Paul Biya By Cécile Mboua — Political…
Burkina Faso’s economic narrative under captain Ibrahim Traoré
The ascension of Captain Ibrahim Traoré as Burkina Faso’s leader has positioned him as a prominent figure in Africa’s sovereignist movement. Through aggressive public relations campaigns and an extensive online presence, government…
Jihadist group claims responsibility for Niamey airport attack
The Jihadist Movement for the Sahel (JNIM) has publicly claimed responsibility for the recent assault on Niamey International Airport in Niger. The attack, which occurred late last week, targeted security forces and…
Cameroun sdf appoints louis marie kakdeu to lead election prep commission
Politics Cameroon SDF names Louis Marie Kakdeu to helm election preparation commission The second vice-president of the Social Democratic Front has been tapped to lead the party’s electoral readiness drive ahead of…