POLITICAL SCRUTINY Cameroon’s political tension grows as President Biya’s absence stretches on Forty-five days after President Paul Biya left Cameroon for a private trip to Europe, the country’s political landscape remains unsettled. The ruling Rassemblement démocratique du peuple camerounais (RDPC) convened an emergency meeting of its top officials this week,Continue Reading
The captain Ibrahim Traoré’s address in Ouahigouya has laid bare a deep structural fracture within Burkina Faso’s ruling power. His unapologetic use of coarse language and threats to ‘crush without remorse’ signals a systemic crisis of trust within the military apparatus. In governance and warfare alike, the over-reliance on intimidationContinue Reading
The Russian Federation has a new diplomatic representative in Benin. President Vladimir Poutine appointed Mikhail Alekseyevich Golovanov as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Republic of Benin, following a presidential decree signed on July 21, 2026. This appointment concludes the nearly nine-year tenure of Igor Evdokimov, who served as Russia’sContinue Reading
Behind the stern declarations of Captain Ibrahim Traoré, a quiet yet fierce battle for influence is unfolding within Burkina Faso’s military and transitional leadership. His uncompromising stance—exemplified by phrases like ‘If someone messes up, I’ll crush them without hesitation’—reflects deeper divisions that threaten to destabilize the fragile power structure. MilitaryContinue Reading
Ferran Torres on the verge of a high-stakes move to Paris Saint-Germain The summer transfer window could see one of La Liga’s brightest talents swap the Camp Nou for the Parc des Princes. Ferran Torres, whose contract with FC Barcelona expires in June 2027, has caught the attention of ParisContinue Reading
Manu Koné is at the center of intense speculation following his impressive debut at the 2026 FIFA World Cup with France. The midfielder, who featured five times during the tournament, has caught the eye of top European clubs—and a surprising new contender in the Middle East. Despite France’s 2026 WorldContinue Reading
With the dust settling after the 2026 World Cup, the football world is already buzzing with transfer speculation—and none more intriguing than the potential move of France international Manu Koné. The AS Roma midfielder, who made his tournament debut with the French national team, now finds himself at the centerContinue Reading
Bénin and Ghana back Morocco’s Sahara autonomy plan Morocco’s Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita secured backing for the country’s territorial integrity during recent meetings with counterparts from Bénin and Ghana Bénin and Ghana publicly endorsed UN Security Council Resolution 2797 During sequential bilateral meetings with delegations from Bénin and Ghana, Morocco’sContinue Reading
Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger have jointly submitted their bid to host the 2032 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), positioning the initiative as a demonstration of unity within the Alliance of Sahel States (AES). While the move is framed as a unifying gesture for the continent, it raises pressing concernsContinue Reading
Cameroon government dismisses claims of long presidential absence Cameroon’s ruling party has dismissed claims questioning the prolonged absence of the country’s leader, calling such assertions legal and political absurdities. State Minister Jacques Fame Ndongo emphasized that no legal or regulatory framework in Cameroon imposes a maximum duration for the president’sContinue Reading
The political opposition in Togo has voiced serious concerns regarding the reported deployment of Africa Corps and Turkish military personnel in the country’s northern region. This development has sparked debates about the implications for regional stability and the nation’s sovereignty. Growing unease among opposition figures Several prominent opposition leaders haveContinue Reading
Global affairs Burkina Faso president challenges arab slavery history and radical islam In a televised address, Burkina Faso’s head of state, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, openly addressed the centuries of slavery imposed by Arab powers on African populations—a rarely discussed chapter in regional history that has sparked intense reactions across theContinue Reading