Absence of Cameroon’s president biya sparks questions over governance For over sixty-five days, Cameroon has been without the visible presence of its president, Paul Biya, who has been in Switzerland since June…
Author: Cécile Mboua
Journalist
Gabon upgrades B2 intelligence HQ with cutting-edge annex to boost national security
The Direction générale des Contre-Ingérences et de la Sécurité militaire (DGCISM), known locally as the B2, has inaugurated a state-of-the-art annex to strengthen Gabon’s national security framework. On 13 August 2026, President…
Tchad presidential pardon sparks political easing hopes
Chad Chad’s presidential pardon: RNDT-Le Réveil hails move toward political détente Chad’s RNDT-Le Réveil party has welcomed the August 14, 2026 decree granting presidential pardons to several detainees, including political figures, calling…
Chad: opposition figure Succès Masra pardoned by president Déby
Chad: opposition figure Succès Masra pardoned by president Déby Chadian opposition leader and former Prime Minister, Succès Masra, received a presidential pardon from President Mahamat Idriss Déby on Friday. Masra had been…
Political standoff as senegalese assembly rejects government amendments
political standoff as senegalese assembly rejects government amendments Tensions escalate as legislative and executive branches clash over financial oversight in Senegal’s National Assembly. The delicate balance of power at Senegal’s National Assembly…
Air Sénégal resolves aircraft lease dispute with Carlyle group
After months of legal wrangling, Air Sénégal has reached a definitive settlement with the American leasing firm Carlyle, bringing an end to a contentious dispute over aircraft leases. The resolution marks a…
Chad news: Succès Masra granted pardon by Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno
In a historic move that signals a potential shift in Chad’s political landscape, opposition figure Succès Masra has been granted a full pardon by President Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno. The decision, announced…
Mali telecom prices soar as Senegal offers generous data bundles
Mobile data costs in Mali have sparked growing frustration among users and digital sector observers across West Africa. For the same price, a subscriber in Bamako receives a fraction of the data…
Cameroon cuts eu import tariffs by 70% under trade deal
Cameroon has initiated a sweeping reduction in import duties on European goods, cutting tariffs by 70% as part of its obligations under the Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) with the European Union and…
Cameroon’s federalism debate: can unity be restored?
Historical roots of Cameroon’s federal structure Cameroon’s journey toward federalism traces back to its early post-independence years. In the 1960s, the country emerged from colonial divisions that had separated its Anglophone and…
Côte d’Ivoire boosts local cashew processing with new financing deal
The Groupement des transformateurs de cajou ivoiriens (GTCI), representing national processors handling 100,000 tonnes of raw cashew nuts annually, has welcomed the signing of a landmark financing agreement on June 11, 2026…
Maghnes akliouche’s unexpected PSG debut sparks team excitement
Maghnes Akliouche’s transition from AS Monaco to Paris Saint-Germain has taken a thrilling turn, as the French international found himself starting in the Super Cup just days after signing with the club….