The extended discretion of Paul Biya, Cameroon’s head of state since 1982, continues to dominate political discourse in Yaoundé. The silence emanating from the Étoudi Palace regarding the president’s activities, coupled with a noticeable decrease in his public appearances, fosters a climate of uncertainty that now extends beyond activist circles.Continue Reading
Securing an American visa from Bamako has become a complicated detour. United States consular authorities have shifted all visa processing for Malian applicants to Dakar, making Senegal’s capital the mandatory gateway for Malian travelers seeking to enter the United States. This decision follows months of escalating diplomatic tensions between WashingtonContinue Reading
Cameroon is currently orchestrating a significant external financing endeavor, its most substantial since the eurobond in January 2026. Data from the public debt’s monthly economic outlook for June 2026 indicates the state aims to secure $690 million, approximately 400 billion FCFA, through an ESG-component loan targeting global investors. ThisContinue Reading
The Senegalese delegation made a strategic stop in Tokyo to officially launch the Senegal AI Factory, a flagship initiative under the country’s New Technological Deal. By choosing Japan’s HAIP Friends Group platform, Dakar positioned itself at the heart of global discussions on responsible artificial intelligence, aligning with the G7’s HiroshimaContinue Reading
Socceroos breakout star Lucas Herrington stands on the precipice of a monumental career milestone. The 18-year-old central defender, who captivated audiences during the 2026 World Cup, is reportedly nearing a move from Major League Soccer’s Colorado Rapids to newly promoted Premier League club Hull City. This potential transfer fee couldContinue Reading
The Cameroonian government has officially responded to mounting public concern regarding President Paul Biya’s extended 56-day absence from the country. René Emmanuel Sadi, the Minister of Communication and government spokesperson, confirmed in an exclusive interview that President Biya’s return to Cameroon is expected shortly. He firmly dismissed various reports circulatingContinue Reading
The first phase of funding for the 800-kilometer trade corridor linking Douala in Cameroon to Bangui in the Central African Republic has been secured. The World Bank has committed $425 million to modernize this critical economic artery, with construction work scheduled to begin next year. Modernizing Africa’s key trade arteryContinue Reading
Niger faces fresh displacement crisis after violent attacks in southwest The southwestern region of Niger is grappling with an unprecedented displacement crisis following a wave of violent attacks that forced hundreds of villagers to flee their homes in mid-July. The situation has escalated during the critical farming season, leaving communitiesContinue Reading
Hundreds have been forced to abandon their homes in southwestern Niger following a wave of coordinated attacks in mid-July. The violence targeted villages in the Loga district, part of the Dosso region near the borders with Nigeria and Bénin, sparking an unprecedented displacement crisis in an area already struggling withContinue Reading
Cameroon government confirms Paul Biya’s wellbeing and stable leadership The prolonged absence of Cameroon’s head of state, President Paul Biya, has sparked renewed speculation, particularly as he has remained outside the country for nearly two months. In a decisive response, government officials have categorically confirmed that the president is aliveContinue Reading
Bayer Leverkusen sells teenage wonderkid Alajbegovic to Juventus for €30m The Bayer Leverkusen board has made a shrewd move by offloading 18-year-old Kerim Alajbegovic to Juventus in a deal worth at least €30 million, plus potential bonuses. This transfer marks Leverkusen’s second lucrative exit for the young Bosnian international followingContinue Reading
Donald Trump réaffirme le soutien des États-Unis à la souveraineté du Maroc sur le Sahara occidental Le président Donald Trump s’exprime sur la piste d’essai de General Motors, lundi 27 juillet 2026, à Milford, dans le Michigan. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) – Tous droits réservés AP Photo Tous droits réservés AP PhotoContinue Reading