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7 juillet 2026 Auteur : Agnelo Agnade Diabolisation de la société PHC : Un maître-chanteur recruté ! Partager FacebookXWhatsAppLinkedinEmail Imprimer Il se prévaut journaliste alors qu’il n’est qu’un animateur télé. Sa spécialité c’est le chantage. Pratique qu’il utilise à sa télévision et sur les réseaux sociaux pour soutirer de l’argent à de personnalités politiques et à des […]
I joined PASTEF not for personal gain or accolades, but driven by a profound conviction: to contribute to the emergence of a more equitable, transparent, and rule-of-law-abiding Senegal. I vividly recall the years of relentless struggle, the clandestine gatherings, the pervasive intimidation, and the immense sacrifices. I witnessed countless men and women relinquish their comfort, […]
Open letter to Cameroonian society: why is football the only topic when Cameroon is burning? In a nation where months-long delays in government reshuffles have become routine, and where political reforms stall while public institutions remain hollow, the airwaves and social media platforms are saturated with football chatter. But is this really where our collective […]
Attending the 9th World Congress Against the Death Penalty in Paris, the deputy aims to advocate for a phased abolition of capital punishment in Cameroon. According to Cabral Libii, “a truly democratic society is precisely one that manages to reconcile the protection of life, the demand for justice, citizen safety, and respect for the rule […]
The legality of Wagner in the Central African Republic: a direct challenge to Ambassador Bikantov Ambassador Bikantov, your logic falters. Wagner operates without legal standing, yet it kills, tortures, and plunders. By your definition, sir, is this legal or illegal? In a February 2026 interview, Russian Ambassador Alexandre Bikantov proudly spoke of […]
Political analyst Jean Paul Ntsengue has issued a stark warning, arguing that poverty in Cameroon is being deliberately engineered by unscrupulous individuals to control and exploit the country’s youth. Ntsengue denounces those who ‘organised poverty’ In a strongly worded statement, Ntsengue pointed fingers at what he described as “irresponsible embezzlers of public funds, corrupt politicians, […]
International •Africa Senegal’s democratic decline under President Bassirou Diomaye Faye Jean-Yves Camus Columnist CH Premium article 3 min read Share Share Senegal’s recent criminalization of homosexuality marks a defining moment in the nation’s history. Over the past several years, internal political tensions have intensified. Under President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, the country is increasingly shifting toward […]
Politics Alex Nguepi: «Cameroon doesn’t need tribalists. It needs builders» In a recent opinion piece, prominent Cameroonian figure Alex Nguepi argues that tribalism is being weaponized to distract from economic failures across the nation. Liliane Ndangue |June 3, 2026|3 min read AAA Follow Cameroon updates on Google Summarize Listen Comment In a bold opinion piece, […]
As the conversation surrounding the potential revision or complete overhaul of the current Constitution in the Democratic Republic of Congo gains momentum, one fact has become undeniable: our existing democratic framework is failing. To break this cycle of stagnation, I am strongly advocating for a structural reform that would limit the Congolese political landscape to […]
As South African courts prepare to rule on the fate of Kémi Séba, the controversial pan-African activist detained in April while attempting to enter Zimbabwe clandestinely, writer Venance Konan ponders whether the social media star represents the true spirit of modern panafricanism. This moment offers an opportunity to examine the movement’s evolution and its various […]
The recent arrest of pan-African activist Kémi Séba by South African authorities has reignited debates about the movement’s true essence. As the justice system prepares to rule on his case—after his April detention while attempting an unauthorized entry into Zimbabwe—writer Venance Konan reflects on whether Séba embodies today’s pan-Africanism. This moment invites a deeper exploration […]