Paul Biya’s absence fuels scrutiny over Cameroon’s leadership Reading time: Paul Biya, Cameroon’s longest-serving president © Jemal Countess/UPI/newscom/picture alliance Cameroon remains on tenterhooks as President Paul Biya, the world’s oldest serving leader at 93, continues his prolonged stay abroad. Departing on June 7, 2026, what was initially announced as aContinue Reading
Cotonou recently played host to a landmark gathering that could redefine economic and diplomatic relations between West Africa and North Africa. The 7th Session of the Benin-Morocco Joint Cooperation Commission brought together high-level delegations to ink a series of agreements aimed at accelerating bilateral growth, fostering trade, and deepening mutualContinue Reading
The ambush that triggered a political earthquake On the morning of September 26, 2022, a military convoy en route to Djibo—a town under siege in northern Burkina Faso—became the target of a devastating ambush near the village of Gaskindé. The attack, later claimed by the Group for the Support ofContinue Reading
In Cotonou on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, Aristide Medenou, Benin’s Minister of Economy and Finance, engaged in high-stakes talks with a senior delegation from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (BERD), led by Dr. Heike Harmgart, Director General for Sub-Saharan Africa. The meeting marks a pivotal moment in deepeningContinue Reading
Chelsea Football Club has confirmed the acquisition of Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa, marking a historic moment in English football. The 23-year-old English midfielder has signed a long-term contract with the Blues, joining for a reported sum of £120 million—setting a new benchmark for incoming transfers in Premier League history.Continue Reading
President Félix Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of the Congo has unexpectedly embraced the call for an inclusive national dialogue, following a pivotal meeting with religious leaders in Kinshasa. This long-awaited initiative, demanded by opposition groups for over a year, now awaits concrete action. The head of state must issueContinue Reading
Economy Somdia’s exit from Sosucam: what officials aren’t revealing to Cameroon’s president After Somdia’s shock decision to withdraw from Cameroon’s sugar giant Sosucam, despite Pierre Castel’s earlier assurances to the nation’s leader, troubling truths lie beneath the surface. Albin Njilo |22 July 2026|2 min read AAA Follow Cameroon news onContinue Reading
In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, opposition factions have postponed a planned demonstration scheduled for this Wednesday, yet their resolve remains unshaken as they fiercely oppose a potential third term for President Félix Tshisekedi. The opposition is now pushing for the long-awaited national dialogue to be convened before AugustContinue Reading
In the Democratic Republic of Congo, opposition forces have called off their planned march for July 22 but remain steadfast in their opposition to President Félix Tshisekedi’s potential third term. The coalition insists the long-awaited national dialogue must commence before August 15, issuing an ultimatum that underscores mounting political tensions.Continue Reading
The northern reaches of Togo are facing an escalating terrorist threat originating from the Sahel, yet the suspected presence of foreign military and paramilitary forces has ignited a heated controversy in Lomé. In a joint statement released on July 20, 2026, a coalition of opposition groups and civil society organizationsContinue Reading
Dangote eyes Cameroon’s oil sector for major investments Nigerian industrial giant Dangote Group is in active negotiations to make substantial investments in Cameroon’s oil sector, focusing on storage and transportation infrastructure. This strategic move follows a high-level meeting in Yaoundé between Cameroon’s Prime Minister Joseph Dion Ngute and a DangoteContinue Reading
Politics Me Félicité Zeifman: “Fridolin Nke embodies Cameroon’s clownish media spectacle” Me Félicité Zeifman, attorney for the family of slain journalist Martinez Zogo, unleashed a scathing rebuke of Cameroonian philosopher and commentator Fridolin Nke during the ongoing trial. Editorial Team |July 22, 2026|4 min read AAA Follow Cameroon news onContinue Reading