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The renationalization of Cameroon’s electricity distributor, Eneo, has raised concerns at the International Monetary Fund (IMF). In its latest assessments published in mid-2026, the Washington-based institution cautioned Yaoundé about the …
Cameroon’s energy shift: IMF warns about risks of Eneo renationalization Read More
Commodity trading giant Gunvor is once again under criminal investigation in Switzerland, this time concerning an oil contract with Gabon valued at approximately one billion dollars. The federal public prosecutor’s …
Swiss justice probes gunvor’s Gabon oil deal amidst corruption concerns Read More
Unveiling Cameroon’s True Challenge: A Society Entrenched in Corruption, Says Armand Noutack II Armand Noutack II, a respected high school teacher and political observer, asserts that Cameroon’s fundamental issues extend …
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Malian authorities have officially placed a significant bounty on the head of Iyad Ag Ghaly, a pivotal figure in the region’s jihadist landscape. This declaration targets who is widely considered …
Mali’s junta issues bounty for Sahel’s most wanted leader, iyad ag ghaly Read More
Mali intensifies manhunt for top jihadist leader with record bounty The Malian authorities have announced a landmark financial incentive of €3 million (2 billion West African francs) for any credible …
Mali offers 3 million euros for capture of jihadist leader Read More
As diplomatic efforts surrounding the future of Western Sahara continue to face a persistent stalemate, the Kingdom of Morocco is actively advancing its comprehensive regionalization strategy. This significant internal reform …
Morocco’s regionalization push amidst western Sahara negotiation deadlock Read More
In Dakar, Ousmane Sonko is making the final preparations for what promises to be a historic moment. The leader of the Pastef party is set to consolidate his influence at …
Ousmane Sonko’s power play at Pastef ahead of Senegal’s political shift Read More
Ousmane Sonko stands at a pivotal crossroads in Senegal’s political landscape, with his party, Pastef, poised to witness a historic transformation. As the movement prepares to solidify its leadership under …
Ousmane sonko’s bold move to lead pastef in Senegal’s political arena Read More
Malian authorities have initiated a significant new phase in their counter-terrorism efforts. On June 4, 2026, Bamako announced a financial reward mechanism aimed at individuals providing intelligence that could lead …
Mali unveils financial reward system for intelligence on Jnim and FLA leaders Read More
Mali’s transitional authorities have unveiled a bold new tactic in their fight against armed groups, offering financial incentives for information leading to the capture or elimination of key figures from …
Mali announces cash rewards to dismantle jihadist and separatist networks Read More
In this inaugural episode of an innovative series, we meet a writer on their native soil. Today, we journey to Ouagadougou with Roukiata Ouedraogo—actor, comedian, and author—who opens up about …
Exploring Burkina Faso through the words of a franco-burkinabè author Read More
More than 300 individuals have tragically lost their lives at the hands of ADF rebels in the Democratic Republic of Congo since the beginning of the year. These grim statistics …
ADF rebels claim over 300 lives in eastern DRC since year start Read More