In Cameroon, the official publication of presidential decrees promoting five brigadier generals has reignited public discussion regarding the absence of President Paul Biya from the public eye. The head of state has not been seen in person since departing the country on June 7, raising questions about his capacity toContinue Reading
The coup’s founding promises and their fading allure When General Abdourahamane Tiani seized power on 26 July 2023, he framed his takeover as a necessary rupture with the past. The junta’s narrative rested on three pillars: reclaiming national sovereignty, eradicating terrorism, and ending foreign interference in Niger’s affairs. This discourse,Continue Reading
The whereabouts of Cameroon’s President Paul Biya remain shrouded in mystery, sparking widespread speculation about his health and the country’s leadership. At 93 years old, the veteran leader—reelected in 2025 under disputed circumstances—is the world’s oldest serving head of state. Yet since his departure from Yaoundé on June 7, BiyaContinue Reading
In response to pressing coastal management challenges along its shoreline and within the Gulf of Guinea, Benin has taken a decisive step forward. Through the OPERA (Ocean Prediction Enhancement in Regions of Africa) initiative—a cutting-edge international training program focused on ocean forecasting fundamentals—nearly 1,200 participants worldwide have recently completed aContinue Reading
Global Health Leader Addresses Growing Crisis in DRC The head of the World Health Organization, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, has touched down in Kinshasa to engage with President Félix Tshisekedi as the Democratic Republic of Congo battles its 17th Ebola outbreak, now escalating rapidly. Epidemic Surges Across Central Africa The resurgenceContinue Reading
The veteran Cameroonian leader, President Paul Biya, has reshuffled key military positions amid growing public discontent over his prolonged absence from the country. At 93, Biya remains a polarizing figure, with his recent decisions sparking debates across the nation. Last Monday, the President issued several decrees from Geneva, where heContinue Reading
Cameroon’s president absent: sweeping military leadership changes announced A presidential decree on August 3 has reshaped Cameroon’s military leadership, with four generals receiving new appointments—most notably the selection of General Raymond Jean Charles Beko’o Abondo to lead the presidential guard, a position traditionally not held by a general. The changesContinue Reading
Benin is poised to mobilize a significant investment of $14.5 billion, approximately 8,004.38 billion FCFA, to bolster its economic resilience against mounting climate risks and accelerate its journey towards a sustainable development model. This ambitious commitment, an integral part of the nation’s third Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC 3.0) roadmap, isContinue Reading
Staying visible despite prolonged absence As concerns grow over a potential power vacuum, Cameroon’s president Paul Biya, aged 93, has ramped up decree signing to assert his ongoing authority and maintain control over the state apparatus. Departing Cameroon with his wife on June 7 for what was described as aContinue Reading
The long-standing border dispute between Senegal and Gambia has reached a definitive resolution, as both nations have finalized an agreement to demarcate their shared frontier. This milestone, confirmed by the Permanent Senegal-Gambia Secretariat, follows a recent flare-up in tensions triggered by an incident near Bullock just two weeks prior. TheContinue Reading
Cameroon military shake-up: President Biya approves key appointments from abroad After nearly two months outside Cameroon, President Paul Biya has approved a sweeping military reshuffle through a series of presidential decrees. The changes include the appointment of five new brigadier generals, the selection of a new Chief of the DefenceContinue Reading
The escalating threat posed by armed groups across West Africa has prompted Bénin and Nigeria to deepen their security collaboration. On August 4, 2026, a high-level Nigerian military delegation, led by Defense Minister General Christopher Gwabin Musa, met with his Béninois counterpart, Gildas Agonkan, in Cotonou. This strategic gathering marksContinue Reading