The Republic of Benin has taken a decisive step forward in addressing the pressing challenges of coastal management and maritime security in the Gulf of Guinea. Through the OPERA project (Ocean Prediction…
Author: Cécile Mboua
Journalist
WHO chief visits Democratic Republic of Congo as Ebola outbreak worsens
Global health leader meets with authorities amid escalating crisis The Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, arrived in Kinshasa this week for urgent talks with President Félix Tshisekedi…
Benin canada establish lasting political dialogue framework
The governments of Bénin and Canada have officially launched a permanent framework for political and diplomatic dialogue, designed to institutionalize regular consultations and ensure consistent follow-up on shared commitments. This landmark agreement…
Cameroon president biya reshuffles military amid public unease
Cameroon’s president, Paul Biya, has reshuffled the country’s military leadership, a move that comes as his prolonged absence from the public eye sparks growing unease among citizens and political observers. Military reshuffle…
Real Madrid poised to break transfer record for Yan Diomande
Intense negotiations between Real Madrid and RB Leipzig have reached a critical stage, with the Ivorian winger Yan Diomande on the verge of joining the Spanish giants for what could be one…
Paul biya’s decrees amid prolonged absence spark political reactions
Cameroon’s 93-year-old President Paul Biya has extended his stay in Europe, prompting widespread speculation about his health and the country’s political direction. After departing Cameroon on June 7 with his wife under…
Benin and Nigeria step up joint security efforts against terror threats
As violent armed groups expand their reach across West Africa, Benin and Nigeria are accelerating joint military initiatives to strengthen regional security. On August 4, 2026, a high-level Nigerian defense delegation led…
Ivorian-gabonese friendship: President Oligui Nguema attends Côte d’Ivoire independence celebrations
President Oligui Nguema upon arrival in Abidjan Ivorian-gabonese friendship: President Oligui Nguema attends Côte d’Ivoire independence celebrations The President of the Gabonese Republic, Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, arrived in Abidjan on Tuesday,…
Bénin strengthens ties with Saint-Petersburg while maintaining western partnerships
Diplomatic pragmatism drives Bénin-Russia trade talks In a shifting West African geopolitical landscape, the Republic of Bénin is doubling down on a bold, balanced foreign policy. Recent high-level discussions between Bénin’s ambassador…
Expelled officer disrupts DR Congo ceasefire verification mechanism
Nearly four months after its creation in Montreux, the Joint Expanded Verification Mechanism (MCVE+) meant to oversee the ceasefire between Kinshasa and the AFC/M23 has yet to commence operations. The stumbling block?…
World bank vice president in Senegal to boost development ties
World Bank’s Ousmane Diagana in Senegal to strengthen strategic partnership Senegal advances its economic transformation agenda with bold initiatives in industrialization, job creation, infrastructure expansion, and investment mobilization during this pivotal period….
Cameroon military reshuffle: key promotions under president biya
Major shifts have unfolded within Cameroon’s military ranks in early August 2026, following a presidential decree signed by Head of State Paul Biya. The restructuring reflects strategic adjustments in the country’s defense…