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The Cameroonian government has intervened to suspend the proposed divestment by the Somdiaa group of its holdings in Société Sucrière du Cameroun (Sosucam), the nation’s foremost sugar industry operator. This …
Cameroon halts somdiaa’s sosucam stake sale Read More
The Committee for the Evaluation of Public Policies (CEPP) is tasked with structuring, directing, and monitoring parliamentary assessments of public policies. Its primary goal is to enhance the oversight of …
Ousmane Sonko assumes key leadership role in new parliamentary oversight body Read More
Chad has successfully secured substantial new financial backing from China. On Thursday, August 20, in N’Djamena, two grant agreements were formally signed, collectively amounting to 300 million yuan – approximately …
Chad secures significant chinese funding for key development projects Read More
Despite six decades of inconsistent land governance, Togolese authorities are advancing a bold vision to position the land sector as a cornerstone of economic advancement. Yet, this undertaking, though ambitious, …
Togo’s land reform challenges: addressing deep-rooted obstacles for economic progress Read More
Sénégal’s political landscape is frequently swayed by its prominent figures, who often adjust their stances and rhetoric to suit evolving circumstances and immediate interests, effectively holding the populace captive to …
The shifting political relationship between Ousmane Sonko and Aminata Touré in Sénégal Read More
Driven by an intense nationalist agenda and the pursuit of short-term political victories, Nigerien authorities have embarked on a particularly troubling path. By signing a monumental $1.9 billion agreement with …
Niger’s $1.9 billion oil pledge to a company without credentials Read More
Land allocations: Ousmane Sonko demands judicial clarity Following Thursday’s plenary session, which focused on approving six proposed resolutions to establish inquiry commissions, Ousmane Sonko disclosed that he had received two …
Ousmane Sonko presses justice minister for clarity on land allocation procedures Read More
Paul Biya, Cameroon’s president since 1982 and recognized as the world’s longest-serving head of state, made his return to Yaoundé on Thursday, August 20. This followed an absence of more …
Cameroon: president paul biya returns after over two months’ absence Read More
Cameroonian President Paul Biya officially touched down on home soil this Thursday, August 20, 2026. His aircraft completed its landing at Yaoundé-Nsimalen International Airport in the late afternoon, concluding an …
President paul biya returns to Cameroon after 74-day absence Read More
A tragic helicopter crash near Mount Ololokwe in Kenya has resulted in the devastating loss of all seven individuals on board, sending shockwaves through diplomatic and security circles. The catastrophic …
Fatal Kenya helicopter crash claims ecuador intelligence chief and five americans Read More
A recent and alarming report from Human Rights Watch (HRW) directly attributes an aerial strike in central Mali, specifically within the Mopti region, to Russian-aligned Africa Corps forces. The incident, …
Mali: civilian lives at risk amidst anti-terror operations involving Africa Corps Read More