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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 the pretext of a private trip, the veteran leader remains absent nearly two months later, fueling debates over potential power vacuums. In response […]

The Collectif des élus français originaires du Congo-Kinshasa (CEFOCK) has unveiled plans for a robust diplomatic offensive in France to secure official recognition of the GENOCOST—a campaign advocating for acknowledgment of the Congo genocide—during the upcoming parliamentary session. The announcement follows a high-level meeting with President Félix Tshisekedi at the Cité de l’Union Africaine in […]

Atlanta Assurance Côte d’Ivoire, filiale de Holmarcom Finance Company, déploie une nouvelle plateforme digitale dédiée à la gestion des sinistres. Cette solution vise à réduire les délais de traitement et à optimiser l’expérience client, dans une logique d’amélioration continue de la qualité de service.

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? The AFC/M23, backed by Rwanda, expelled one of the three Congolese officers deployed in mid-July to Goma to represent the FARDC within the […]

Gabon’s president in Abidjan: a new chapter in west african diplomacy 81 No comment Libreville, August 5, 2026 — The arrival of Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema in Abidjan marks a pivotal moment in Gabonese diplomacy. Following visits to Ghana, Gambia, and Sierra Leone, the Gabonese president’s west African tour reaches its most significant stop in […]

Senegal’s cybercrime unit uncovers a high-stakes gambling network tied to the controversial online betting platform Melbet, revealing a cross-border financial scheme involving millions of dollars in suspicious transactions.

Libreville recently hosted a significant diplomatic event as the Chinese embassy commemorated the 99th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA), emphasizing themes of peace, memory, and the robust Gabon-China partnership. Ambassador Zhou Ping of China in Gabon highlighted the flourishing relationship between the two capitals, noting that 2024 also marks the […]

Unpacking Sénégal’s political chessboard The dynamic political landscape of Sénégal is currently under intense scrutiny, particularly regarding the strategic approach of President Bassirou Diomaye Faye in relation to the influential figure Ousmane Sonko. Observers are keen to understand the nuances of President Faye’s governance as he navigates the complex interplay with Sonko and the broader […]

In Lomé, the Space Forum Africa 2026 shifted perspectives entirely. From July 28 to 30, policymakers, researchers, investors, and innovators gathered to explore a groundbreaking concept: space technologies now serve purposes far beyond Earth observation. These tools are driving agricultural productivity, disaster prevention, enhanced communications, and the creation of entirely new markets across the continent. […]

Foot, Ligue des champions À quelle heure et sur quelle chaîne voir Lyon – Sparta Prague, le 3e tour préliminaire aller de la Ligue des champions ? L’Olympique Lyonnais se déplace sur la pelouse du Sparta Prague, ce mardi, pour le match aller du troisième tour préliminaire de la Ligue des champions. Toutes les informations […]

As the Grand Magal of Touba unfolded this year—honouring the exile of Cheikh Ahmadou Bamba—leading religious figures from across Senegal took the opportunity to address pressing national issues. Among them, Serigne Modou Kara Mbacké stepped forward with a powerful message, calling for unity between President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko. Serigne Modou […]