From the investigation Cameroon’s vanishing gold billions In Cameroon’s eastern and Adamaoua regions, a relentless gold rush has taken hold, leaving a trail of suspicious deaths. Mining operations are mushrooming across these areas, yet the state struggles to assert its authority. Billions in gold wealth are siphoned off to Dubai,Continue Reading
Politique Gabon’s evolving diplomacy: strengthening its voice in the global South Libreville, Friday, July 17, 2026 – Amidst a complex international landscape characterized by escalating geopolitical tensions, the fragmentation of traditional alliances, and the growing urgency of climate and economic challenges, Gabon is determined to solidify its standing within theContinue Reading
Un nouveau défi pour la gestion des eaux du Tchad Le président tchadien Mahamat Idriss Déby a lancé un appel à une coalition entre les États pour élever l’eau au rang de priorité politique, dans le cadre du Forum africain de l'eau à N'Djamena. Le président tchadien a proposé cinqContinue Reading
The Republic of Togo is forging ahead with its international partnership strategy, welcoming Luxembourg’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Xavier Bettel, to Lomé for a pivotal meeting with President Faure Gnassingbé. This high-level engagement marks a strategic pivot toward high-impact sectors, including digital transformation, cybersecurity, and sustainable natural resourceContinue Reading
Dakar, le 15 juillet 2026 – Un nouveau chapitre pour la gestion des infrastructures portuaires sénégalaises. Par une décision présidentielle signée le 15 juillet 2026, le chef de l’État a confié au fonctionnaire Doune Pathé Mbengue, administrateur civil, la direction du Port autonome de Dakar (PAD). Il successivement remplace WalyContinue Reading
Un père condamne l'agression près du camp 27 Le père de la victime, Mahamat Adam, a dénoncé un échec sécuritaire et appelle à renforcer la protection des citoyens. Un incident inquiétant pour la population L'agression a eu lieu mardi 15 juillet 2026 vers 22h près du camp 27, selon leContinue Reading
Supreme Court Denies UNIS Request to Block Ousmane Sonko’s Assembly Presidency The Union nationale pour l’intégrité et la souveraineté (UNIS) has sharply criticized a June 25 ruling by the Supreme Court’s emergency judge, which dismissed its request to suspend the administrative act installing Ousmane Sonko as President of Senegal’s NationalContinue Reading
The French Embassy in Yaoundé has clarified its decision to implement more stringent procedures for awarding student visas to Cameroonian applicants. Muriel Piquet-Viaux, the cooperation and cultural action advisor at the embassy, highlighted that “fraud is a very real concern” impacting the integrity of applications. She detailed various deceptive tacticsContinue Reading
In a significant legal development in Dakar, a collective representing descendants of the founder of Touba, the revered holy city in Senegal, has filed a formal complaint against opposition leader Ousmane Sonko. The move follows his remarks during the inauguration of the Pastef party’s headquarters in the city, where heContinue Reading
Le Maroc et la France consolident leur partenariat stratégique La XVe réunion de haut niveau Maroc-France inaugure une nouvelle étape de coopération fondée sur les intérêts communs, l’intégrité territoriale du Maroc réaffirmant le soutien de Paris au plan d’autonomie visant à apporter une solution définitive au conflit du Sahara et leContinue Reading
Human rights Benin women’s rising political role in Benin gains momentum The appointment of Captain Elvire Toupé as aide-de-camp marks progress, yet women remain underrepresented in elective offices. Following his inauguration, Beninese President Romuald Wadagni appointed Captain Elvire Toupé as his aide-de-camp during the inaugural cabinet meeting on May 28.Continue Reading
Senegal is embarking on a decisive path to manage its public finances, reportedly engaging the prominent American investment bank Lazard as its financial advisor for sovereign debt. This significant development in African news today, anticipated around mid-July, is under intense scrutiny from international investors, particularly in light of massive budgetaryContinue Reading