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The diplomatic landscape in West Africa is witnessing renewed friction as old sensitivities resurface during high-level talks in Dakar. At the heart of the discussions lies the decades-long dispute over …
Diplomatic tensions over western Sahara resurface in Dakar Read More
In the southern region of Niger, the security situation continues to deteriorate, with hundreds of residents fleeing their homes in the Loga area of Dosso following a series of deadly …
Niger security crisis deepens as jihadist attacks force mass displacements Read More
Government reaffirms President Biya’s wellbeing and stability Amid escalating speculation about President Paul Biya’s health, Cameroon’s government has moved swiftly to dispel rumors of his demise or resignation. Speaking to …
Cameroon government dismisses rumors about President Biya’s health Read More
Local authorities now oversee health staff payroll and benefits A landmark shift in Benin’s public health administration has placed 77 municipal governments in direct charge of managing the payroll and …
Bénin government decentralizes health worker management to local councils Read More
When President Romuald Wadagni granted freedom to an individual sentenced to two centuries of imprisonment, he did more than just issue a pardon. This action marks a significant direction for …
Benin: presidential clemency redefines justice’s boundaries Read More
Thousands displaced from Kouakourou face hardship in Mali Two weeks have passed since thousands of residents were forced to abandon Kouakourou in central Mali, and their current living conditions remain …
Thousands displaced from Kouakourou face hardship in Mali Read More
Rabat is deploying a dual strategy to secure decisive backing from Washington on the Western Sahara dispute, combining a symbolic highway tribute with pressure on Spain through the Ceuta migration …
Morocco leverages Trump highway and Ceuta crisis to push Sahara plan Read More
The Mégapari scandal has emerged as one of the most discussed economic and judicial matters this autumn in Dakar. An estimated seven billion CFA francs, equivalent to nearly 10.7 million …
Massive 7 billion fcfa fraud rocks Senegal’s online betting sector Read More
Tchad Tchad : recyclage, défis et opportunités d’une filière en devenir Le Tchad produit 20 000 tonnes de déchets plastiques par an, mais le recyclage reste embryonnaire. Manque d’infrastructures, sensibilisation …
Chad’s recycling sector: overcoming challenges and seizing green opportunities Read More
With a terse statement, the office of Cameroon’s president has confirmed that Paul Biya will soon return to Yaoundé. The announcement follows yet another prolonged absence abroad by the 91-year-old …
Cameroon awaits president biya’s return amid political uncertainty Read More
Kinshasa has formalized a surrender protocol with the Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Rwanda (FDLR), a long-standing armed group composed of former Rwandan génocidaires active for years in eastern …
RDC protocol aims to disarm FDLR rebels: what changes? Read More
In a recent statement broadcast exclusively, Cameroon’s Minister of Communication and government spokesperson, René Emmanuel Sadi, addressed mounting rumors regarding President Paul Biya’s health and prolonged absence from the country. …
Cameroon president’s absence fuels speculation amid health concerns Read More