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Politique Cameroun : prendre des mesures incitatives pour booster les inscriptions sur les listes électorales Dans son éditorial politique du 31 août 2026, dont la version audio a été diffusée sur les antennes de la Radio Tiemeni Siantou (90.5 FM […] Armand Djaleu |31 août 2026|3 min de lecture AAA Suivez Actu Cameroun sur Google […]
The Niamey administration has crossed a critical threshold in political cynicism. While the National Council for the Safeguard of the Homeland (CNSP) built its entire narrative around the idea of «restored sovereignty,» the tragic events during the night of August 28-29 in Niamey exposed the true face of General Abdourahamane Tiani. To secure his position […]
Recent upheavals in Niger’s capital have sent shockwaves through the region, exposing vulnerabilities that extend far beyond Niamey’s borders. Heavy gunfire and political unrest rocking General Abdourahamane Tiani’s regime serve as a stark reminder of the fragility gripping West Africa. Yet the tremors are not confined to Niger alone—they now cast a looming shadow over […]
Abidjan is the setting for the official launch of Côte d’Ivoire’s 2026-2027 coffee and cocoa campaign on Tuesday, September 1, 2026. This significant event coincides with the 10th edition of the National Cocoa and Chocolate Days (JNCC), hosted at the Abidjan Exhibition Park, where the eagerly anticipated farm-gate prices will be revealed. Vice-President Tiémoko […]
In West African geopolitics, those who sow discord often find themselves reaping it. While regional chanceries remained focused on the financial and logistical threads of the thwarted plot in Cotonou, where the footprints of Niamey’s administration and its steadfast partners were starkly evident, retribution was swift. On the night of August 28-29, the very heart […]
President Félix Tshisekedi has unveiled the framework for a new national dialogue, a long-standing demand from the opposition aimed at re-establishing peace and rebuilding the state in the Democratic Republic of Congo. This crucial process is set to commence across all 26 provinces before converging in Kinshasa, with an anticipated duration of no more than […]
Military collaboration between China and Gabon is entering an intensified phase with the recent deployment of a Chinese defense attaché to Libreville. This development coincides with discussions around sensitive infrastructure initiatives. The potential establishment of a naval base in Port-Gentil, alongside proposed barracks projects and officer training programs, outlines a strategic partnership whose true scope […]
Minister Abdourahmane Diouf challenges Ousmane Sonko on special credits bill Dr. Abdourahmane Diouf asserts that Ousmane Sonko’s recent visits to religious centers directly contradict the actual content of the bill presented in Parliament. He emphatically stated, « What he proposes to the National Assembly bears no resemblance to what he conveyed to our religious leaders, […]
Moody’s Ratings officially lowered Senegal’s credit rating this Friday, moving it to Caa2 from the previous Caa1, while maintaining a negative outlook. This downgrade impacts the nation’s long-term foreign and local currency issuer ratings, as well as its senior unsecured foreign currency ratings. The short-term rating remains confirmed at “Not Prime.” This significant shift occurs […]
The violent events of Saturday, August 29, 2026, in Niamey cannot be dismissed as mere political impatience or dismissed by official rhetoric. The assault carried out by soldiers against Air Base 101 and multiple sensitive sites in the capital represents a severe rupture in the recent history of the regime. Authorities have acknowledged that a […]
On August 28, 2026, the credit rating agency Moody’s reduced Senegal’s sovereign rating from Caa1 to Caa2. This downgrade was attributed to significant refinancing pressures and the prolonged absence of a formal program with the International Monetary Fund (FMI). However, Deputy Thierno Alassane Sall, who also leads the République des Valeurs (RV) party, contends that […]
Politique Cameroon’s prime minister represents president biya at african union summit on conflict prevention President Paul Biya has dispatched Prime Minister Joseph Dion Ngute to Luanda to participate in the 21st extraordinary session of the African Union Conference of Heads of State and Government. Cameroon’s engagement at the au summit in luanda Following his recent […]