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Opposition leader urges Cameroon’s Constitutional Council to declare presidential vacancy Cameroon’s opposition figure Jean-Michel Nintcheu has formally requested the Constitutional Council to recognize a vacancy in the presidency following President Paul Biya’s prolonged absence from the country. Journalist Name | July 21, 2026 | 2 min read Political tensions rise over president’s extended stay in […]
The leader of the ACT party, Ibrahima Thiam, has sharply criticized recent statements made by Ousmane Sonko, labeling them as inflammatory and detrimental to national unity. In a strongly worded opinion piece titled “The use of generalizations as a strategy: Sonko’s latest misstep”, Ibrahima Thiam argues that Sonko’s remarks were perceived as targeting Touba and, […]
For three intensive days, Gabon’s head of state, General Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, embarked on a high-stakes state visit to France. At the heart of his discussions with President Emmanuel Macron were two critical issues: redefining the future of the Camp de Gaulle military base and accelerating the country’s local transformation of manganese. This diplomatic […]
Paris Saint-Germain is on the brink of securing a deal for one of football’s most sought-after forwards this summer. Ferran Torres, the Barcelona striker who delivered the winning goal in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final for Spain, is the club’s top target to reinforce their attacking lineup. With Gonçalo Ramos set to depart for […]
Just days after hosting former President Macky Sall at the Presidential Palace, Senegalese leader Bassirou Diomaye Faye formally announced on July 20 the country’s full support for Sall’s candidacy for UN Secretary-General. The diplomatic backing comes with Senegal mobilizing its entire diplomatic apparatus to present Sall’s bid as the nation’s official choice. This reversal marks […]
The Burkina Faso government, under its transitional leadership, is turning its gaze toward India in a bid to expand trade opportunities for its prized “white gold.” While presented as a diplomatic victory, this strategic shift toward New Delhi does little to address the country’s long-standing economic vulnerabilities. At its core, the move underscores Ouagadougou’s persistent […]
Politics Cameroon politics: is presidential power vacant amid Biya’s extended stay abroad? In his Monday July 20, 2026 editorial, broadcast on Radio Tiémeni Siantou’s airwaves, commentator Eric Boniface Tchouakeu examines the implications of the Cameroonian Head of State’s prolonged private visit to Europe. Armand Djaleu |July 21, 2026|3 minutes read AAA Follow Cameroon news on […]
Politics Cameroun: assessing the constitutional implications of President Biya’s absence The political editorial of this Monday, July 20, 2026, which was broadcast on the airwaves of Radio Tiémeni Siantou (90.5 FM in Yaoundé and Bafang), raises pressing questions about the President’s prolonged private stay in Europe. Armand Djaleu |July 21, 2026|3 min read AAA Follow […]
Politique Cameroun : le pouvoir est-il vacant ? Dans son éditorial politique de ce lundi 20 juillet 2026, dont la version audio a été diffusée sur les antennes de la Radio Tiémeni Siantou […] Armand Djaleu |21 juillet 2026|3 min de lecture AAA Suivez Actu Cameroun sur Google Résumer Ecouter Commenter Publicité Dans son éditorial […]
The Côte d’Ivoire remains one of Sub-Saharan Africa‘s fastest-growing economies, and the government is eager to highlight its achievements. During a recent presentation in Abidjan, Souleymane Diarrassouba, Minister of Trade, Industry, and SME Promotion, outlined the country’s economic trajectory over recent years. The session served both as an educational platform and a strategic political move, […]
Gabon is poised for a major transformation in its mining sector following the signing of a landmark agreement in Paris. Eramet, the French multinational, and its Gabonese subsidiary Comilog have committed to significantly increasing local manganese processing capacity. The goal? Reach a production volume of 700,000 tonnes annually by 2031. The historic signing ceremony, held […]
Six PDCI opposition leaders walk free in Côte d’Ivoire after nine months Nine months after being taken into custody during Côte d’Ivoire’s tense 2025 presidential election period, six opposition figures from the Democratic Party of Côte d’Ivoire (PDCI) have been released. Reunited with families after prolonged detention The six local PDCI officials—Allo Pacôme Didier, Kouleon […]