After an official handover ceremony held on Thursday, Waly Diouf Bodiang, former Director-General of the Autonomous Port of Dakar, has stepped down from his position following his dismissal by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye. A staunch supporter of Ousmane Sonko, Bodiang played a pivotal role in the early days of theContinue Reading
English defender Djed Spence has touched down in Italy as the next chapter of his football career takes shape. The 26-year-old arrived in Milan late Thursday night ahead of his scheduled medical examination with Inter Milan on Friday, marking the final formalities before a blockbuster move from Tottenham Hotspur. MilestoneContinue Reading
In a bold economic move, Cameroon has implemented a 70% reduction in customs duties on European goods, as confirmed by Finance Minister Louis Paul Motazé. This decision aligns with the Economic Partnership Agreement (APE) between Yaoundé, the European Union (EU), and the United Kingdom. The reduction targets the third categoryContinue Reading
Revisiting federalism in Cameroon: a path to lasting peace? The idea of restoring Cameroon’s federal structure has once again taken center stage in national discussions. This proposal, long debated among political analysts and regional leaders, gained renewed momentum during the National Dialogue convened by President Paul Biya. Yet, the absenceContinue Reading
Lomé, 12 august 2026 — West Africa stands at a critical juncture between reliance on imported medicines and the urgent need to build its own pharmaceutical industry. This pivotal shift dominated discussions as medical professionals, academics, and future health leaders convened at Lomé’s Agora Senghor for the 21st edition ofContinue Reading
Bujumbura hosted the maiden session of the Burkina Faso-Burundi Joint Cooperation Commission this week, culminating in the signing of 14 strategic agreements designed to deepen bilateral relations. Following intensive negotiations, expert teams from both nations finalized several legal instruments spanning critical development sectors. The landmark accords were officially endorsed byContinue Reading
Paris Saint-Germain are closing in on a blockbuster deal to sign Spain and Barcelona forward Ferran Torres. A principle agreement has been reached between the clubs, with the 26-year-old poised to finalize his move to the French capital in the coming days. Torres, who etched his name into football historyContinue Reading
Omer Mbadi Cameroon Correspondent Jean-Claude Mimran Castel Senegalese Sugar Company Somdia How Sosucam’s Ownership Transition Reshapes Cameroon’s Sugar Landscape Cameroon’s sugar industry is witnessing a pivotal moment as Sosucam, the nation’s premier sugar producer, undergoes a significant change in ownership. This strategic shift, involving key regional players, signals potential transformationsContinue Reading
President Oligui Nguema unveils modernized command hub for Gabon’s prison system President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema officially inaugurated the new annex building of the Command in Chief of the Penitentiary Security in Libreville. The General Brigade Building Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, a three-story structure with 38 offices, marks a significantContinue Reading
Matteo Maillard Africa news today African society news Africa politics English Russian military logistics Africa Corps operations Sahel security challenges Russia’s air bridge: how Africa Corps connects Moscow to the Sahel In recent months, military observers have noted a surge in air traffic between Russia and the Sahel, raising questionsContinue Reading
Ebola outbreak spreads to sixth province in Democratic Republic of Congo AFP Thu, 13 Aug 2026 at 4:18 PM UTC Set Yahoo as your preferred source for our articles on Google. The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has now reached a sixth province in the northContinue Reading
The Economic Community of West African States (CEDEAO) remains committed to launching the Eco by 2027, despite the economic disparities across the region. While many member states face challenges in meeting the convergence criteria, Benin has emerged as a frontrunner in the race toward monetary integration. Economic integration faces regionalContinue Reading