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Senegal Touba reacts: Sonko declared unwelcome after controversial remarks A collective representing the descendants of Serigne Touba has escalated its stance against opposition leader Ousmane Sonko. Following his allegations regarding …
Senegal Touba reacts: Sonko declared unwelcome after controversial remarks Read More
The US Weighs Options in Fight Against Islamist Group The Trump administration is exploring the possibility of a military intervention against the Group for Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM), …
US Considers Military Intervention Against Mali’s JNIM Read More
Residents in Niamey are grappling with a sharp rise in essential vegetable prices, revealing deep-rooted flaws in agricultural planning and government inaction. The second half of July 2026 has brought …
Niamey faces soaring vegetable prices due to poor agricultural planning Read More
Partager Écouter l’article Ajouter aux favoris “Amadou Bangoura n’oubliera pas cette nuit-là. Il est près de 22 heures. Comme presque tous les jours, cet étudiant béninois de 30 ans quitte sa salle …
Au Sénégal, un climat de “suspicion permanente à l’égard de l’étranger” Read More
Togo has taken a decisive step in its defense partnerships by welcoming a contingent of Russian soldiers, following the recent inauguration of a military base in Lomé. The deployment, officially …
Togo welcomes Russian troops amid regional security concerns Read More
At the bustling Douala port, stacks of shipping containers mark a stark contrast between Cameroon’s economic ambitions and the slow absorption of development funds. Despite billions of dollars in concessional …
Unlocking untapped funds in Cameroon’s development loans Read More
From Monaco to the Premier League: Aladji Bamba’s bold career leap AS Monaco and Newcastle United have finalized a landmark agreement for the transfer of Aladji Bamba, valuing the deal …
Aladji Bamba set for Premier League move with Newcastle United Read More
An unexpected turn in Bénin’s political landscape In a move that caught many by surprise, former Bénin President Thomas Boni Yayi has declared his intention to take up a seat …
Boni Yayi joins Bénin’s senate, a bold step for national unity Read More
In Burkina Faso, a prominent press freedom watchdog has leveled serious accusations against the transitional authorities, accusing them of deploying a coordinated digital militia to intimidate and silence independent journalists. …
Burkina Faso: allegations of a digital militia targeting journalists under Ibrahim Traoré Read More
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
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