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Economie Célestin Tawamba presents a grim picture of Cameroon’s economy On Tuesday, June 23, 2026, the President of the Groupement des Entreprises du Cameroun (GECAM) detailed the dire conditions severely impeding the nation’s economic progress. AAA Suivez Actu Cameroun sur Google Résumer Ecouter Commenter On Tuesday, June 23, 2026, the President of the Groupement des […]
For many residents of Ouagadougou, the simple act of sharing a beer with friends after a day’s work has transformed into a challenging quest. Over recent months, store shelves have rapidly emptied, available stocks have diminished, and prices have consistently escalated. This evolving situation fuels consumer dissatisfaction and undermines an entire spectrum of economic activities. […]
While official reports from the Central Bank of West African States (BCEAO) indicate an average overall inflation rate that has dropped to 0.0% across the zone, this statistic appears to be a mere illusion for the populations residing in the Sahel. In Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso, the celebrated calm within Dakar’s air-conditioned offices has […]
The move signals a mutual ambition to craft an agreement anchored in enduring strategic interests. Both nations share a desire to establish, with necessary adjustments, a counterpart to the Élysée Treaty signed in 1963 by General de Gaulle and Chancellor Konrad Adenauer between France and Germany. This committee is not tasked with negotiating the treaty […]
Benin’s National Assembly has endorsed a landmark constitutional adjustment that reshapes how the Republic’s Mediator is chosen. Under the revised framework, the position is now automatically assigned to the first vice-president of the Economic and Social Council (CES). This transition has placed Razacki Amouda Issifou at the helm of this critical institution. The legislative change […]
Cameroon’s airport manager adc cleared for premium listing on bvmc The Central African Stock Exchange (BVMAC) has officially approved Aéroports Du Cameroun (ADC S.A.), the entity managing Cameroon’s airports, for a premium class listing. This significant development emerged from a pivotal evaluation workshop held on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, in Kribi. The evaluation workshop, held […]
Breaking News Santé: Ebola en RDC: le gouvernement durcit la riposte avec un isolement obligatoire de 21 jours après un cas détecté en France⠀ ⠀ Sécurité: A Londres, la RDC et le Rwanda s’engagent à apaiser les tensions à Minembwe et à appliquer l’accord de Washington⠀ ⠀ Justice: À La Haye, Kinshasa plaide pour une […]
Last saturday, Niger’s interior minister, general mohamed toumba, travelled to Benin to meet experts handling the reopening of the shared border. He laid down three prerequisites: a defence agreement, a security pact guaranteeing that neither side’s territory will be used against the other, and full transparency on foreign military assets stationed near the border. Does […]
Olympique de Marseille faces significant financial challenges after failing to secure a coveted spot in the lucrative Champions League. The substantial revenue loss from missing Europe’s premier club competition dictates a transfer window focused on player departures. Indeed, this off-season could transform into a major clear-out for OM, who find themselves in a weak bargaining […]
In the vibrant political arena of Senegal, a fascinating dynamic is unfolding between President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and his former mentor, Ousmane Sonko. What was once perceived as an inseparable political duo now faces the complex realities of governance, ushering in a period of what some describe as an improbable cohabitation. The shift became particularly […]
After years of national debate, Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch announced today that Morocco will permanently abandon the GMT+1 time offset at the end of summer 2026 and restore the country’s legal time (GMT). This long-awaited decision directly responds to widespread citizen demands voiced over recent years. Speaking to public television channels following Thursday’s government council […]
Monde en vidéo Terrorisme : le Mali et la Russie réaffirment leur coopération militaire, “sans Wagner” Info Les chefs des diplomaties russe et malienne ont réaffirmé jeudi leur volonté de poursuivre le partenariat militaire entre les deux pays, arguant d’un risque terroriste renforcé par le retrait partiel des troupes françaises. Les précisions d’Elena Volochine, correspondante […]