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The narrative of a burgeoning « eldorado » under Captain Ibrahim Traoré’s leadership, as propagated by state-aligned media, appears increasingly disconnected from the lived experiences of many Burkinabè. While official discourse emphasizes a historic transformation and a progressive popular revolution, the day-to-day reality is dominated by persistent insecurity, economic hardship, and unmet expectations for tangible […]
Le Niger a franchi une nouvelle étape dans le déploiement du passeport biométrique de la Confédération des États du Sahel (AES). Jeudi 16 Juillet 2026, au Palais de la Présidence à Niamey, le président Abdourahamane Tiani s'est fait enrôler pour l'obtention de ce nouveau document de voyage, selon les autorités nigériennes. Cette opération intervient quelques […]
During a high-level visit to Ouagadougou, the African Union (AU) reiterated its call for Burkina Faso to expedite the restoration of constitutional order by holding elections and reopening the political space. The organization also reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining open dialogue with the transitional authorities in the country while continuing to support efforts to combat […]
Top police officials from Burkina Faso, Niger, and Mali gathered in Ouagadougou this week to deepen security collaboration within the Alliance of Sahel States (AES). The meeting brought together police directors-general and security experts to draft a unified strategy addressing the region’s escalating security challenges. strengthening regional security through joint police efforts The three-day conference […]
Economie Dette : le Cameroun considéré comme un emprunteur à risque spéculatif Le pays berceau de nos ancêtres vient de recevoir un nouveau signal des marchés financiers internationaux. Le 9 juillet 2026, l’agence de notation Fitch Ratings […] Armand Djaleu |17 juillet 2026|2 min de lecture AAA Suivez Actu Cameroun sur Google Résumer Ecouter Commenter […]
Central African Republic becomes a hub for Wagner’s illicit operations The Central African Republic has become the nerve center of a burgeoning drug trade that is breathing new life into the operations of the Russian paramilitary group Wagner. Once weakened by the 2023 death of its founder, Evgueni Prigojine, and overshadowed by Russia’s official Africa […]
Gabon’s Camp De Gaulle is no longer a French military base, as confirmed by Ambassador Fabrice Mauriès during his 14 July address in Libreville. His remarks underscored the final stages of a strategic shift in Franco-Gabonese defense cooperation, marking a turning point in the bilateral relationship. The transformation of the site reflects a co-constructed adaptation […]
The Cameroonian government is stepping up efforts to combat fraud in the gold industry, with strict new controls set to launch on August 1 to strengthen tax collection and customs revenue. This crackdown aims to address a persistent issue: the gap between reported gold production and actual volumes. Authorities estimate that around 17.17 tonnes of […]
Le Maroc signe 14 accords de coopération avec la France Rédaction Africanews ven. 17 juillet 2026 à 9:45 AM UTC Ajoutez Yahoo comme source préférée pour voir nos articles sur Google. La France et le Maroc ont signé jeudi 14 accords de coopération à l’occasion de la visite de deux jours du Premier ministre Sébastien […]
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Dakar political tensions rise as Macky Sall meets Senegal leaders As former President Macky Sall touched down in Dakar ahead of his departure for New York, the capital’s political landscape buzzed with anticipation. His brief stopover, ostensibly to rally support for his candidacy as United Nations Secretary-General, took an unexpected turn when he received a […]
Ebola in DRC: rebuilding trust amid outbreak challenges July 17, 2026 The Ebola virus continues its relentless spread across eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). In North Kivu, beyond medical care and the recent opening of a new Ebola Treatment Center in Butembo, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is working closely with local communities and leaders […]