A central question currently dominates political discussions in Senegal: will Bassirou Diomaye Faye face exclusion from the Pastef party? This inquiry captures significant public and expert attention. The political landscape in Senegal…
Author: Cécile Mboua
Journalist
Sexism in democratic republic of Congo parliament faces ongoing challenges for women leaders
In a moment that has ignited widespread debate across the Democratic Republic of Congo, a disturbing incident unfolded on the floor of the National Assembly on May 15, 2026. The video, which…
Cameroon opens public service recruitment in 2026, ending years of austerity
Cameroon is once again opening its doors to new recruits within the public sector. Minister Joseph Lé formally announced, via an informational memo dated June 5, 2026, the availability of 2,090 positions…
Cameroon prepares for significant 120 billion FCFA bond repayment
The Cameroonian government is preparing for a substantial disbursement exceeding 120 billion FCFA on June 23, 2026, marking a new payment milestone for its multi-tranche ECMR 2023 bond. This information comes from…
Gabon and eu strengthen strategic partnership with sustainable investment focus
Opening this Monday, June 8, 2026, at the Omar Bongo Ondimba Congress Palace in Libreville, the 2026 session of the Gabon-European Union strategic partnership dialogue marks a fresh chapter in bilateral relations….
Mali’s escalating conflict: jihadist and rebel clashes destabilize Bamako, imperiling civilians
Mali’s war spills into diplomatic arenas In Mali, a critical question now dominates the landscape: who truly maintains control on the ground, and at what cost to its civilian population? From the…
Navigating Senegal’s legislature: can bassirou diomaye faye govern effectively without pastef?
As President Bassirou Diomaye Faye takes the helm in Senegal, a critical question emerges regarding his administration’s legislative capabilities: can he effectively govern and implement his agenda without the full, direct support…
Cameroon seeks 163 million usd to digitise local councils
Cameroon is advancing its administrative modernisation strategy. The authorities in Yaoundé are looking for 163 million US dollars—nearly 90 billion CFA francs at current exchange rates—to finance the digitalisation of decentralised territorial…
African peace mediation strengthens in Lomé for eastern DRC
Significant strides have been noted in the structuring of African mediation efforts aimed at restoring peace in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. This emerged as a key outcome of the…
Mali journalist jailed after criticising junta at media forum
Chahana Takiou, publisher of the biweekly newspaper “22 September”, was summoned by the prosecutor of the cybercrime unit on Monday afternoon. His summons came after he openly criticised the ruling junta during…
Algeria launches solidarity power plant in Chad after Niger inauguration
Algeria continues its gestures of solidarity toward African nations in need. On Monday in N’Djamena, Prime Minister Sifi Ghrieb, alongside Chad’s Prime Minister and head of government Allamaye Halina, presided over the…
Cocaine hidden in second-hand clothes seized in Zinder, Niger
On Friday, 5 June 2026, the regional branch of the Central Office for the Repression of Illicit Drug Trafficking (OCRTIS) in Zinder dismantled a transnational network, seizing 920 grammes of cocaine cleverly…