A view of Yaoundé, Cameroon’s political capital. Cameroon’s Archbishop Kleda voices alarm over prison conditions Douala’s Archbishop has issued a pastoral letter highlighting severe concerns about the treatment of detainees in Cameroon. In a strongly worded message released in late June, Archbishop Samuel Kleda condemned forced disappearances, arbitrary detentions, andContinue Reading
The Gabonese government is seeking to transform its mineral wealth into a powerful local economic force, moving away from the traditional extractive model that has dominated the country’s economy for decades. The idea is to create a strong and competitive local content that can rival international standards in terms ofContinue Reading
The Senegalese government continues its restructuring campaign, with President Bassirou Diomaye Faye initiating a second wave of dismissals of top officials linked to opposition figure Ousmane Sonko. Among the most notable removals is that of Waly Diouf Bodiang, who served as director general of the Dakar Port Authority. His dismissalContinue Reading
Selon le correspondant de l’agence de presse vietnamienne en Afrique, la violence continue de s’intensifier dans l’est de la République démocratique du Congo, les attaques des forces armées et les déplacements prolongés de populations augmentant le risque d’instabilité dans la région des Grands Lacs africains, tout en constituant un défiContinue Reading
Ahead of the upcoming World Cup, the Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) is set to address several transfer-related issues, with one of the most pressing being that of Brazilian winger Bradley Barcola. Sources close to the club indicate that negotiations are underway between Barcola’s representatives and PSG, but it appears that aContinue Reading
Morocco and France Strengthen Strategic Defense Ties in Rabat Under the high directives of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, Supreme Commander and Chief of the General Staff of the Royal Armed Forces (FAR), Abdeltif Loudyi, Morocco’s Minister Delegate to the Head of Government responsible for National Defense Administration, welcomed France’sContinue Reading
Olympique de Marseille captivates Abidjan with high-profile pre-season tour The Olympique de Marseille (OM) wrapped up a three-day preparatory tour in Abidjan this Saturday, July 18, following its arrival in Côte d’Ivoire on July 15. Led by coach Bruno Genesio, the French delegation included 80 members, with 24 players makingContinue Reading
Freetown serves as the backdrop for the 96th ordinary session of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Council of Ministers on July 17, 2026. Nialé Kaba, Côte d’Ivoire’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, leads the Ivorian delegation alongside Adama Dosso, Minister Delegate for AfricanContinue Reading
France’s Prime Minister, Sébastien Lecornu, made his first official trip abroad since taking office by choosing Rabat on July 15-16, 2026. The strategic significance of this visit was immediately apparent, signaling a deliberate effort to rebuild and revitalize a relationship that had experienced years of strain. The highlight of theContinue Reading
The Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) is in the midst of a strategic squad overhaul this summer, with multiple players on the move. Among them, Gonçalo Ramos has already finalized his transfer to AC Milan for an estimated €74 million, excluding performance bonuses. Now, another high-profile departure appears imminent, as Lee Kang-InContinue Reading
Society France increases financial requirements for student visas from Cameroun The French embassy in Yaoundé has outlined the rationale behind its recent tightening of financial prerequisites for Cameroonian students seeking admission to private institutions in France. The diplomatic mission points to a disturbing rise in fraudulent practices within visa applications.Continue Reading
The Gabonese Senate has passed the 2026 Rectified Finance Law (LFR), a groundbreaking fiscal reform designed not only to bolster state revenues but also to transform Gabon’s economic landscape. By leveraging tax policy as a strategic tool, the government is placing the « Made in Gabon » initiative at theContinue Reading