The political landscape of Bénin has been shaken by an unexpected move from former President Thomas Boni Yayi, who announced his intention to take a seat in the upcoming Senate. Scheduled to…
Burkina Faso’s leader accused of controlling online attacks against reporters
Allegations surface of Burkina Faso’s transitional leader directing online harassment campaign The head of Burkina Faso’s military-led government stands accused of orchestrating a digital militia aimed at silencing critical voices, particularly journalists….
Gabon’s state visit to France signals new partnership era
The landmark state visit of Gabonese President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema to France concluded yesterday evening, marking a pivotal moment in bilateral relations. The final day of the trip was as packed…
High profile Gabon visit highlights french relations under scrutiny
In a carefully orchestrated display of diplomacy, Gabon’s transitional leader Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema embarked on a landmark state visit to Paris, where he was received with full honors by French President…
Cameroun: rising floating debt hits 1.8 billion USD in early 2026
The floating debt in Cameroon has ballooned to nearly $1.8 billion by the end of the first quarter of 2026, highlighting a persistent structural imbalance between the government’s commitments and actual payments…
Camtel and AWS explore cloud partnership in Cameroon
In Yaoundé, a pivotal meeting unfolded between Camtel‘s leadership and a specialized delegation from Amazon Web Services (AWS), focusing on cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and satellite solutions. Judith Yah Sunday, CEO of…
Marafa Hamidou Yaya: the rise and fall of a powerful figure in Cameroon
In Cameroon’s political landscape, few figures have embodied the dramatic shifts in power as vividly as Marafa Hamidou Yaya. Once a key player in the country’s governance, his journey from prominence to…
Niger and South Africa deepen security ties with high-level talks
A landmark meeting in Niamey signals a new chapter in bilateral security collaboration between Niger and South Africa. Niamey, July 2026 — In a significant diplomatic engagement, Niger’s Minister of State for…
Can 2032: Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger secure initial approval for joint bid
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has formally endorsed the joint declaration of interest submitted by Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger to host the 2032 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). This marks…
Côte d’Ivoire praised for political stability and governance reforms by MAEP
The African Peer Review Mechanism (MAEP), Africa’s leading governance instrument established by the African Union, has lauded Côte d’Ivoire’s commitment to political stability, economic transformation and institutional reforms. “We recognize Côte d’Ivoire’s…
Long absence of Paul Biya raises questions in Cameroon
22 July 2026 long absence of Paul Biya raises questions in Cameroon The initially announced “brief private stay in Europe” has stretched into an unprecedented absence. Since President Paul Biya and his…
Mysterious death of Togo-born dancer in France sparks outrage
France, July 22, 2026 – The baffling death of Thomas, a young dancer from Togo who had been living in France for six months, has sent shockwaves through the Togolese community and…