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In Cameroon’s political landscape, few figures embody the dramatic rise and fall of high-ranking officials as vividly as Marafa Hamidou Yaya. Once a trusted ally of President Paul Biya, his …
Marafa Hamidou Yaya: the political fall of a Cameroon powerhouse Read More
The African Football Confederation has officially endorsed the joint interest declaration submitted by Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger to host the 2032 Africa Cup of Nations (CAN). This milestone marks …
Can 2032: Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger advance with joint bid Read More
Niamey — A landmark high-level meeting unfolded in Niamey today as Niger’s Minister of State for Interior, Public Security and Territorial Administration hosted a senior delegation from South Africa. The …
Niger South Africa deepen security ties with high-level talks Read More
The African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM), Africa’s premier governance evaluation tool established by the African Union, has commended Côte d’Ivoire for its strides in political stability, economic transformation, and institutional …
Côte d’Ivoire praised for political stability and institutional reforms by African peer review mechanism Read More
Paul Biya, Cameroon’s long-serving president, has once again vanished from the public eye, this time for over 40 days. The 93-year-old leader left the country on June 7, 2026, accompanied …
Prolonged absence of Cameroon president Paul biya sparks concerns Read More
France, July 22, 2026 – The sudden and suspicious death of Thomas, a young Togolese dancer who had lived in France for nearly six months, has sent shockwaves through the …
Shocking death of Togo dancer in France sparks investigation Read More
crime et justice Actualités Twitter Justice à deux vitesses en Centrafrique : la CPS ouvre une enquête sur Am-Dafock mais reste silencieuse sur les crimes commis par les mercenaires russes …
Justice à deux vitesses en Centrafrique : la CPS ouvre une enquête sur Am-Dafock mais reste silencieuse sur les crimes commis par les mercenaires russes du groupe Wagner Read More
In a landmark gathering held in Cotonou, the Kingdom of Morocco and the Republic of Benin have elevated their bilateral cooperation to new heights. On July 21, 2026, high-level delegations …
Morocco and Benin strengthen ties with 14 key agreements in Cotonou Read More
The highly anticipated clash between Olympique Lyonnais and Sparta Prague is set to kick off on August 11 at the Groupama Stadium. While the exact kickoff time remains unannounced, the …
Lyon opens tickets for first champions league match vs prague Read More
Forty-five days after President Paul Biya left Cameroon for a private trip to Europe, the country’s political landscape remains shrouded in uncertainty. The ruling Cameroon People’s Democratic Movement (RDPC) convened …
Cameroon’s prolonged political uncertainty amid Biya’s absence Read More
Military leadership in Burkina Faso under scrutiny as coercive rhetoric deepens divisions The recent address by Captain Ibrahim Traoré in Ouahigouya has laid bare a critical fracture within Burkina Faso’s …
Ibrahim Traoré’s militarized approach tests Burkina Faso’s cohesion Read More
The Russian Federation has appointed a new ambassador to Benin. President Vladimir Poutine signed a decree on July 21, 2026, naming Mikhail Alekseyevich Golovanov as extraordinary and plenipotentiary ambassador to …
Russia appoints new ambassador to Benin Read More