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Gabon’s Camp De Gaulle is no longer a French military base, as confirmed by Ambassador Fabrice Mauriès during his 14 July address in Libreville. His remarks underscored the final stages of a strategic shift in Franco-Gabonese defense cooperation, marking a turning point in the bilateral relationship. The transformation of the site reflects a co-constructed adaptation […]

The Cameroonian government is stepping up efforts to combat fraud in the gold industry, with strict new controls set to launch on August 1 to strengthen tax collection and customs revenue. This crackdown aims to address a persistent issue: the gap between reported gold production and actual volumes. Authorities estimate that around 17.17 tonnes of […]

Dakar political tensions rise as Macky Sall meets Senegal leaders As former President Macky Sall touched down in Dakar ahead of his departure for New York, the capital’s political landscape buzzed with anticipation. His brief stopover, ostensibly to rally support for his candidacy as United Nations Secretary-General, took an unexpected turn when he received a […]

West African leaders gather without Sahel bloc at critical ECOWAS summit The 69th ECOWAS summit convenes this Sunday in Freetown, Sierra Leone, at a defining moment for the Economic Community of West African States. Yet the gathering takes place without three critical members: Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso have distanced themselves to form the Alliance […]

During an official visit to Luanda, Angola, where he received a warm welcome from his Angolan counterpart, João Lourenço, President Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) delivered a profoundly impactful and politically charged address. Contents “We cannot accept the silence of convenience”Eastern DRC conflict: A critical test for global orderStrategic discussions with […]

Benin customs seize over 5,500 smuggled smartphones at Hillacondji border A major crackdown on cross-border fraud has just unfolded at Benin’s southwestern frontier. Customs officials in Hillacondji intercepted a large shipment of illegally imported mobile phones before they could infiltrate local markets. Operation yields record haul of smuggled mobile devices On July 12, 2026, a […]

PoliticsSenegal Senegal’s presidential meeting ignites controversy In Senegal, the announced meeting between President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and his predecessor Macky Sall has sparked considerable outrage among the families of victims who suffered political repression during Sall’s administration. We delve into the implications of this controversial encounter. In Senegal, the upcoming meeting between President Bassirou Diomaye […]

Félix Tshisekedi in Luanda: eastern DRC crisis demands verifiable peace Luanda hosted a critical international summit this week as African leaders gathered to address escalating conflicts across the continent. At the heart of discussions was the persistent crisis in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), where armed groups continue to destabilize communities despite ongoing […]

French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu’s visit to Rabat on Thursday, July 16, marked a significant and openly acknowledged rapprochement between France and Morocco. Discussions with Moroccan authorities centered on enhanced security cooperation, substantial investments, and the prospect of an exceptional bilateral treaty. Notably, new revelations surrounding the Pegasus affair were deliberately kept off the agenda […]

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African Politics Gabon and Côte d’Ivoire strengthen strategic ties at independence parade By Editor-in-Chief 17 July 2026 117 No comment Libreville, 17 July 2026 – As African security landscapes evolve and nations seek stronger cooperation against cross-border threats, diplomatic gestures take on heightened significance. The Gabonese presence at Côte d’Ivoire’s 66th independence anniversary parade is […]

From our investigation Cameroonian gold: billions vanish into illicit channels A disturbing surge in suspicious deaths has cast a grim shadow across Cameroon, directly linked to the uncontrolled gold rush sweeping through its Eastern and Adamaoua regions. Here, the allure of gold has ignited a proliferation of mining operations, many of which brazenly operate beyond […]