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The highly anticipated state visit of Gabonese President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema to France concluded yesterday evening, marking another significant chapter in diplomatic relations between the two nations. The final …
Gabon’s state visit to France signals new era in bilateral ties Read More
Georges Dougueli Senior reporter and Cameroon specialist France–Africa Emmanuel Macron Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema The state visit of Gabon’s transitional leader, Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, to Paris on July 20, …
Oligui Nguema’s state visit to Paris: behind the scenes of a high-stakes diplomatic event Read More
Cameroon’s floating debt has surged to nearly 1.8 billion USD by the end of the first quarter of 2026, underscoring a deepening structural imbalance between the state’s financial commitments and …
Cameroun faces soaring floating debt of 1.8 billion USD in early 2026 Read More
The meeting took place in Yaoundé between Camtel’s leadership and a delegation from Amazon Web Services (AWS) specializing in the African market. Judith Yah Sunday, CEO of the Cameroonian public …
Camtel and AWS engage in cloud and AI talks in Yaoundé Read More
In Cameroon’s political landscape, few figures embody the dramatic rise and fall of high-ranking officials as vividly as Marafa Hamidou Yaya. Once a trusted ally of President Paul Biya, his …
Marafa Hamidou Yaya: the political fall of a Cameroon powerhouse Read More
The African Football Confederation has officially endorsed the joint interest declaration submitted by Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger to host the 2032 Africa Cup of Nations (CAN). This milestone marks …
Can 2032: Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger advance with joint bid Read More
Niamey — A landmark high-level meeting unfolded in Niamey today as Niger’s Minister of State for Interior, Public Security and Territorial Administration hosted a senior delegation from South Africa. The …
Niger South Africa deepen security ties with high-level talks Read More
The African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM), Africa’s premier governance evaluation tool established by the African Union, has commended Côte d’Ivoire for its strides in political stability, economic transformation, and institutional …
Côte d’Ivoire praised for political stability and institutional reforms by African peer review mechanism Read More
Paul Biya, Cameroon’s long-serving president, has once again vanished from the public eye, this time for over 40 days. The 93-year-old leader left the country on June 7, 2026, accompanied …
Prolonged absence of Cameroon president Paul biya sparks concerns Read More
France, July 22, 2026 – The sudden and suspicious death of Thomas, a young Togolese dancer who had lived in France for nearly six months, has sent shockwaves through the …
Shocking death of Togo dancer in France sparks investigation Read More
crime et justice Actualités Twitter Justice à deux vitesses en Centrafrique : la CPS ouvre une enquête sur Am-Dafock mais reste silencieuse sur les crimes commis par les mercenaires russes …
Justice à deux vitesses en Centrafrique : la CPS ouvre une enquête sur Am-Dafock mais reste silencieuse sur les crimes commis par les mercenaires russes du groupe Wagner Read More
In a landmark gathering held in Cotonou, the Kingdom of Morocco and the Republic of Benin have elevated their bilateral cooperation to new heights. On July 21, 2026, high-level delegations …
Morocco and Benin strengthen ties with 14 key agreements in Cotonou Read More