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The government of Cameroon has finally broken its silence regarding the prolonged absence of President Paul Biya, who has been outside the country for 56 days. René Emmanuel Sadi, the Minister of Communication and official government spokesperson, announced in an exclusive interview that President Biya’s return to Cameroon is imminent. He firmly dismissed reports suggesting […]
Cameroun: $425 million allocated to revitalize the Douala-Bangui economic corridor The World Bank has committed $425 million to modernize the 800 km route linking Douala (Cameroun) to Bangui (Central African Republic). Construction is slated to begin next year, with the project aiming to streamline trade flows that currently rely heavily on this deteriorating infrastructure. Modernizing […]
An unprecedented wave of displacement has swept through the southwestern region of Niger, bordering Benin and Nigeria. The sudden movement of civilians follows a series of violent attacks perpetrated by armed groups in mid-July, targeting villages in the Loga district of the Dosso region, according to a government official stationed in the area. At least […]
Niger sees surge in displaced persons after violent attacks in south-west Hundreds of residents have been forced to abandon their homes in south-western Niger, following a series of violent terrorist assaults on villages in mid-July. The displacement, described as unprecedented in the Dosso region, comes amid a critical farming season and has left local authorities […]
Cameroun: government denies power vacuum amid Paul Biya’s absence The prolonged absence of Cameroon’s President Paul Biya has sparked fresh questions, with the head of state having been outside the country for nearly two months. Government officials have now stepped forward to clarify the situation. The Minister of Communication and government spokesperson, René Emmanuel Sadi, […]
The Bloodiest Attack In Months Leaves 38 Soldiers Dead July 31, 2026, will be remembered as one of the darkest days in recent Nigerien history. In a brutal display of coordinated violence, at least 38 members of the Forces de défense et de sécurité (FDS) were killed in twin attacks attributed to the Islamic State […]
The chronicle of authoritarian regimes is marked by an age-old paradox: the very tools of repression meant to silence dissent often end up consuming those who wielded them. Burkina Faso, under the leadership of Captain Ibrahim Traoré, now exemplifies this unsettling dynamic. What began as a clampdown on traditional critics has steadily expanded to ensnare […]
The Moroccan people will soon travel on the Donald Trump Highway. King Mohammed VI announced on August 1st that the Tiznit-Dakhla expressway would bear the name of the former US president. This symbolic tribute honors what the king described as Donald Trump’s “historical recognition in 2020 of Morocco’s sovereignty over the Sahara”. The 1,055-kilometer road […]
Benin leader urges unity and honours security forces in national address In a speech marked by solemnity and restraint, Benin’s President Romuald Wadagni delivered a national address that placed duty and national cohesion at its core. The carefully crafted message underscored a commitment to inclusive leadership at a time when the country faces pressing challenges. […]
Honoring a pivotal diplomatic gesture In a symbolic move, Morocco has designated a major highway slicing through the southern part of the country and into the Western Sahara region—disputed by Sahrawi separatists—as the Donald J. Trump Highway. This decision, personally approved by King Mohammed VI, follows the former U.S. president’s groundbreaking recognition of Morocco’s sovereignty […]
Burkina Faso’s Minister of Security, Mahamadou Sana, personally observed the significant effectiveness of the new electronic traffic ticketing system, known as e-verbalisation, merely twelve hours following its official rollout. The advanced system, designed to automatically detect violations of the highway code, became operational at midnight on August 1, 2026. By midday, Minister Sana was at […]
The artisanal gold mining sector in Cameroon is facing a major disruption. The National Mining Company (SONAMINES), the state’s operational arm for gold and diamond trade, has temporarily halted the issuance and renewal of licenses for purchasing offices. This move has sparked tension within the industry and drawn criticism from the National Union of Diamond, […]