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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 as the previous ones, featuring stops at the Palais du Luxembourg, the Paris City Hall, and the Notre-Dame Cathedral of Paris. At the […]
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 Emmanuel Macron. The three-day program, rich in symbolism and substance, underscored the enduring ties between Gabon and France while navigating the complexities of […]
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 made by the Treasury. This growing stock of arrears includes all invoices settled or pending beyond regulatory deadlines, primarily owed to domestic suppliers, […]
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 the Cameroonian state-owned operator, hosted Raya Nassar and Terrence Naidoo, key figures from the American tech giant, alongside Antoinette Manyaga, a technology services […]
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 isolation offers a stark reminder of how quickly fortunes can change under the rule of President Paul Biya. Since ascending to power in […]
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 Interior, Public Security and Territorial Administration hosted a high-ranking South African delegation led by Kubyane Jeffrey Thokoane, Director-General of South Africa’s State Security […]
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 a symbolic milestone for the three Sahel nations, who now face the critical task of proving their readiness in infrastructure and security to […]
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 significant efforts in consolidating political stability, driving economic change, advancing institutional reforms and demonstrating regional leadership. These achievements lay a strong foundation for […]
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 wife left Cameroon on 7 June 2026, over 40 days have passed with no return in sight. The prolonged absence has sparked widespread […]
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 raised serious questions about the circumstances surrounding his passing. Conflicting accounts and troubling inconsistencies Thomas had recently relocated to France to join his […]
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Historic progress marks the strengthening of ties between the Kingdom of Morocco and the Republic of Bénin. On July 21, 2026, high-level delegations from both nations convened in Cotonou to celebrate the accomplishments of their bilateral relations and solidify their partnership through the signing of 14 major agreements. This landmark pact underscores a shared vision […]