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The domestic gas market in Cameroon is advancing to a new phase following the launch of a competitive tender on September 1, 2026. This initiative seeks bids for 60,000 metric tons of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG). The official notification, signed by Okie Johnson Ndoh, who chairs the Ad Hoc Commission for Petroleum Product Imports (CIPP), […]
For over half a century, the political narrative of Niger has been a repetitive and challenging journey. From the overthrow of Hamani Diori in 1974 to the events that unfolded in Niamey on August 29, 2026, encompassing periods under Baré Maïnassara and Salou Djibo, the nation has consistently sought solutions to its crises through military […]
President Faure Gnassingbé of Togo lauded the warm reception extended to him by Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov in Bishkek on Monday. The Togolese leader is currently in Kyrgyzstan to attend the 26th Summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), marking a significant step in Togo’s international engagement. In a statement, the Togolese head of state […]
Politique Cameroun : prendre des mesures incitatives pour booster les inscriptions sur les listes électorales Dans son éditorial politique du 31 août 2026, dont la version audio a été diffusée sur les antennes de la Radio Tiemeni Siantou (90.5 FM […] Armand Djaleu |31 août 2026|3 min de lecture AAA Suivez Actu Cameroun sur Google […]
The Niamey administration has crossed a critical threshold in political cynicism. While the National Council for the Safeguard of the Homeland (CNSP) built its entire narrative around the idea of «restored sovereignty,» the tragic events during the night of August 28-29 in Niamey exposed the true face of General Abdourahamane Tiani. To secure his position […]
Recent upheavals in Niger’s capital have sent shockwaves through the region, exposing vulnerabilities that extend far beyond Niamey’s borders. Heavy gunfire and political unrest rocking General Abdourahamane Tiani’s regime serve as a stark reminder of the fragility gripping West Africa. Yet the tremors are not confined to Niger alone—they now cast a looming shadow over […]
Abidjan is the setting for the official launch of Côte d’Ivoire’s 2026-2027 coffee and cocoa campaign on Tuesday, September 1, 2026. This significant event coincides with the 10th edition of the National Cocoa and Chocolate Days (JNCC), hosted at the Abidjan Exhibition Park, where the eagerly anticipated farm-gate prices will be revealed. Vice-President Tiémoko […]
In West African geopolitics, those who sow discord often find themselves reaping it. While regional chanceries remained focused on the financial and logistical threads of the thwarted plot in Cotonou, where the footprints of Niamey’s administration and its steadfast partners were starkly evident, retribution was swift. On the night of August 28-29, the very heart […]
President Félix Tshisekedi has unveiled the framework for a new national dialogue, a long-standing demand from the opposition aimed at re-establishing peace and rebuilding the state in the Democratic Republic of Congo. This crucial process is set to commence across all 26 provinces before converging in Kinshasa, with an anticipated duration of no more than […]
Military collaboration between China and Gabon is entering an intensified phase with the recent deployment of a Chinese defense attaché to Libreville. This development coincides with discussions around sensitive infrastructure initiatives. The potential establishment of a naval base in Port-Gentil, alongside proposed barracks projects and officer training programs, outlines a strategic partnership whose true scope […]
Minister Abdourahmane Diouf challenges Ousmane Sonko on special credits bill Dr. Abdourahmane Diouf asserts that Ousmane Sonko’s recent visits to religious centers directly contradict the actual content of the bill presented in Parliament. He emphatically stated, « What he proposes to the National Assembly bears no resemblance to what he conveyed to our religious leaders, […]
Moody’s Ratings officially lowered Senegal’s credit rating this Friday, moving it to Caa2 from the previous Caa1, while maintaining a negative outlook. This downgrade impacts the nation’s long-term foreign and local currency issuer ratings, as well as its senior unsecured foreign currency ratings. The short-term rating remains confirmed at “Not Prime.” This significant shift occurs […]