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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
After 56 days shrouded in secrecy, Cameroon’s government finally broke its silence: President Paul Biya is alive and his return is imminent. From 56 days of silence to a dramatic …
Cameroun president paul biya’s prolonged absence sparks national debate Read More
Olympique Lyonnais will face Sparta Prague on Tuesday evening in the first leg of the third qualifying round of the UEFA Champions League, kicking off France’s European campaign. Here’s how …
Ol vs sparta prague: live broadcast details for third qualifying round first leg Read More
The extended discretion of Paul Biya, Cameroon’s head of state since 1982, continues to dominate the political discourse in Yaoundé. The silence from Étoudi Palace regarding the president’s activities, coupled …
Cameroon: paul biya’s prolonged absence raises concerns Read More
Securing an American visa from Bamako has become a convoluted process. U.S. consular authorities have shifted visa application procedures for Malians to Dakar, making Senegal’s capital the mandatory transit point …
Malians now required to apply for us visas in Dakar Read More
Cameroon is currently preparing for one of its most significant external financing operations since the January 2026 Eurobond. According to the Caisse Autonome d’Amortissement (CAA)’s monthly public debt report for …
Cameroon’s international bond issuance faces scrutiny amid president biya’s prolonged absence Read More
The Senegalese delegation took the stage at Tokyo’s HAIP Friends Group to officially launch the Senegal AI Factory, a cornerstone of its New Technological Deal. This bold move underscores Dakar’s …
Senegal unveils AI factory to boost digital sovereignty Read More
Lucas Herrington, the dynamic Socceroos breakout star from the 2026 World Cup, stands on the cusp of a truly historic milestone in his burgeoning career. The 18-year-old central defender, currently …
Australian sensation lucas herrington poised for record-breaking premier league move Read More
In Cameroon, the government has finally addressed the extended absence of President Paul Biya, who has been outside the nation for 56 consecutive days. René Emmanuel Sadi, the Minister of …
Cameroon: government addresses president paul biya’s prolonged absence Read More
The first phase of financing for the 800 km stretch connecting Douala in Cameroon to Bangui in the Central African Republic has been unveiled. The World Bank has committed $425 …
Historic funding secured for Cameroon-central african republic transport corridor Read More
Hundreds of residents in Niger’s southwestern region have been forced to abandon their homes in the wake of mid-July attacks that targeted multiple villages, according to local officials. The violence …
Niger faces rising displacement after violent attacks in southwest Read More