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The strategic significance of the state visit During the presidential state visit to Freetown, Gabon demonstrated its commitment to expanding its diplomatic and economic footprint in West Africa. Multiple agreements …
Gabon strengthens ties with Sierra Leone through state visit Read More
The absence of Cameroon’s president, Paul Biya, now stretching beyond 57 days, has plunged the nation into uncharted territory. While the 93-year-old leader remains in Geneva, a series of controversial …
Cameroon’s leadership crisis amid biya’s prolonged absence Read More
Celebrating Sino-Gabonese bonds at the Chinese embassy in Libreville The 99th anniversary of the founding of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) was marked recently in Libreville with a ceremony …
Gabon China half-century of strong diplomatic ties celebrated in Libreville Read More
Cameroon — After nearly two months away from the public eye, Cameroonian authorities have broken their silence. The government confirms President Paul Biya remains alive and is set to return …
Paul biya’s imminent return amid health rumors and government silence Read More
Bassirou Diomaye Faye’s strategic stance in Sénégal politics The political arena in Sénégal is keenly observing the strategic maneuvers of Bassirou Diomaye Faye, especially as they pertain to his relationship …
Analyzing bassirou diomaye faye’s political approach in Sénégal Read More
N’Djamena weddings embrace sudanese customs, sparking cultural debate Weddings in N’Djamena, the capital of Chad, are undergoing a cultural transformation that is reshaping traditional matrimonial practices. While some view this …
Cultural shift in N’Djamena weddings as sudanese customs gain ground Read More
Eight weeks have passed since Cameroon’s President Paul Biya left the country for what authorities describe as a brief private trip to Europe. At 93, the long-serving leader’s absence has …
Cameroon’s prolonged absence of Paul Biya sparks succession debate Read More
The governments of Sénégal and Gambia have reached a historic milestone by finalizing an agreement on the mutually agreed delimitation of their shared border. The breakthrough, confirmed by the Permanent …
Senegal and gambia seal final border deal after weeks of tensions Read More
In Lomé, the Space Forum Africa 2026 shifted perspectives. From July 28 to 30, policymakers, researchers, investors, and innovators gathered to explore a transformative idea: space technologies are no longer …
How space technologies are driving africa’s economic future Read More
Morocco had notified Spain about the potential migration challenges stemming from a recent Spanish court decision, a senior Moroccan official revealed. The warning came just before Ceuta faced an unprecedented …
Morocco warns spain of migration surge risk after spanish court ruling Read More
Cameroon is banking on a fresh financial arrangement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to plug a critical gap in its 2027 budget. The Ministry of Finance’s medium-term economic and …
Cameroon faces 300 billion FCFA shortfall without imf deal by 2027 Read More
Where is Paul Biya? 93-year-old leader’s prolonged absence raises concerns Africa’s second-longest serving president, Paul Biya, has been out of the public eye for 58 days. The 93-year-old Cameroonian leader …
Cameroon’s president Paul biya missing for 58 days sparking questions Read More