Celebrating a century of Chinese military heritage Libreville recently hosted a distinguished gathering at the Chinese embassy, commemorating the 99th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA). The event underscored the enduring bond between China and Gabon, framed by themes of remembrance, peace, and bilateral collaboration. AddressingContinue Reading
Cameroon – After nearly two months out of the public eye, Cameroonian authorities have broken their silence. The government confirms President Paul Biya remains alive and is set to return soon, amid growing speculation over his health and whereabouts. Government response amid health rumors The Cameroonian government addressed concerns forContinue Reading
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Tchad N’Djamena weddings: how sudanese traditions are reshaping tchadian nuptial customs Weddings in N’Djamena are increasingly adopting sudanese-inspired customs, raising concerns about the preservation of traditional tchadian marriage practices. Modern ceremonies are gradually overshadowing local traditions, prompting debates on cultural identity and heritage. 4 August 2026 — 2 min readContinue Reading
For over two months, Cameroon’s president, Paul Biya, has remained outside the country, officially on a brief private visit to Europe. At 93 years old, the long-standing leader’s prolonged absence has sparked concerns about his ability to govern, while the government’s silence only deepens public speculation amid a politically chargedContinue Reading
Senegal and Gambia have taken a decisive step toward resolving their long-standing border dispute by finalizing a landmark agreement on the mutual demarcation of their shared frontier. This breakthrough, confirmed by the Senegal-Gambia Permanent Secretariat, follows weeks of heightened tensions triggered by a military incident near the Bulock area. DiplomaticContinue Reading
From July 28 to 30, Lomé became the epicenter of a groundbreaking conversation about Africa’s future. Public officials, researchers, investors, and entrepreneurs gathered at Space Forum Africa 2026 to explore an evolving narrative: space technologies are no longer just about gazing at Earth from afar. They now serve as powerfulContinue Reading
Moroccan authorities raised concerns with Spain prior to Ceuta influx A senior Moroccan official confirmed that Rabat had previously alerted Madrid to the potential migration challenges stemming from a recent Spanish court decision, rejecting any suggestion of a security lapse on Morocco’s part. Unprecedented migration wave overwhelms Ceuta In theContinue Reading
Cameroon’s upcoming medium-term budget framework for 2027-2029 places a heavy bet on securing fresh financing from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). According to the Document de programmation économique et budgétaire à moyen terme submitted to Parliament by the Ministry of Finance during budget orientation debates, Yaoundé expects to receive 300Continue Reading
Cameroon’s president Biya missing for 58 days amid succession questions At 93 years old and with 44 years of uninterrupted rule behind him, President Paul Biya of Cameroon has now been absent from public view for 58 consecutive days. The head of state left on June 7 for what wasContinue Reading
Yesterday marked a significant moment for West African diplomacy as President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema of Gabon held a pivotal tête-à-tête with his Sierra Leonean counterpart, Julius Maada Bio, at State House in Freetown. This high-level meeting served as the highlight of President Oligui Nguema’s state visit, which commenced onContinue Reading
July 19, 2026, will forever remain etched in the memory of Ferran Torres and supporters of La Roja. In the World Cup final, 16 years after Spain’s first star, the nation once again claimed the world championship thanks to Torres’s extra-time goal against Argentina, securing a 1-0 victory. Even beforeContinue Reading