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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
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
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
Gabon’s commitment to a disciplined transition in Guinea-Bissau Libreville, August 20, 2026 – The message emanating from Libreville now extends beyond mere solidarity between two African nations. During the celebrations …
Gabon’s commitment to a disciplined transition in Guinea-Bissau Read More
Burkina Faso remains gripped by an escalating security crisis, with the government’s communication strategy under mounting scrutiny. On August 19, the JNIM terrorist organization publicly acknowledged responsibility for seizing three …
Burkina Faso’s deepening security crisis: assessing leadership’s response amidst growing challenges Read More
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Manifestation de soutien des jeunes filles centrafricaines à l’ambassadeur de France en Centrafrique Read More
The mid-August 2026 arrest and subsequent formal incarceration on Monday, August 17, of two French filmmakers and journalists in Togo signals a significant escalation in the security and diplomatic tensions …
Togo’s media clampdown: french filmmakers detained amidst security and diplomatic tensions Read More
The Hollywood Walk of Fame has welcomed a historic figure: Angélique Kidjo, whose star now shines among the most celebrated names in entertainment. This landmark achievement distinguishes her as the …
Angélique Kidjo earns Hollywood walk of fame star as African music icon Read More
Recent reports highlighting Bénin’s public debt reaching 9,122.2 billion CFA francs have sparked concerns about potential over-indebtedness. However, a closer examination of the country’s macroeconomic indicators reveals a balanced financial …
Benin public debt levels remain sustainable despite rising figures Read More
Northern Niger Ambush Leaves 15 Soldiers Dead The ongoing surge in violence across Niger has once again exposed the stark contrast between the military junta’s sovereignist rhetoric and the harsh …
Deadly ambush in northern Niger exposes military junta’s security gaps Read More
An unsettling image has emerged, one that should trouble any advocate of fundamental freedoms. Near the capital of Burkina Faso, over forty Burkinabè journalists recently completed several days of military …
Journalists in Burkina Faso face forced military training under patriotic guise Read More
This Sunday, August 16, 2026, saw a series of significant events unfold across Sénégal. A gathering of the Kiiraay movement in Mbacké descended into chaos, prompting law enforcement intervention. Meanwhile, …
Sénégal’s sunday headlines: key events from august 16, 2026 Read More