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In a relentless pursuit of nationalist display and short-term political victories, Nigerien authorities have taken a particularly unsettling step. By signing an enormous $1.9 billion agreement with the enigmatic Zimar …
Niger’s $1.9 billion gamble: a shadowy partner for a vital refinery Read More
Lotissements : Ousmane Sonko demande des précisions au ministre de la Justice À l’issue de la séance plénière consacrée à la ratification de six propositions de résolution portant création de …
Les révélations d’Ousmane Sonko : « Je le lui ai demandé dans la lettre que je lui ai écrite » Read More
The recent catastrophic mine collapse at Zamboï in the Central African Republic has sent shockwaves across the region, casting a stark light on the often-perilous and largely unregulated gold mining …
The Zamboï mine collapse: uncovering Cameroon’s illicit gold trade Read More
Paul Biya, Cameroon’s long-serving president since 1982 and currently the world’s oldest head of state, arrived back in Yaoundé on Thursday, August 20. His return follows an absence of over …
Cameroon: president paul biya returns after extended absence Read More
Politique DIRECT : Retour de Paul Biya au Cameroun Le président camerounais Paul Biya est officiellement de retour au Cameroun ce jeudi 20 août 2026. Son avion a atterri en …
DIRECT : Retour de Paul Biya au Cameroun Read More
A tragic air accident near Kenya’s majestic Mount Ololokwe has resulted in the loss of all seven individuals aboard a tourist helicopter. The devastating incident carries significant security and diplomatic …
Kenya helicopter crash claims ecuadorian intelligence chief and five americans Read More
A recent and deeply concerning report presents allegations against Africa Corps, asserting that a devastating airstrike on June 15, 2026, in central Mali, specifically within the Mopti region, resulted in …
Mali: scrutinizing africa corps operations and the imperative for civilian protection Read More
Cameroun: après une longue absence, le retour de Paul Biya attendu On Thursday, August 20, at midday, President Paul Biya, accompanied by his wife Chantal and their delegation, was en …
Paul biya’s anticipated return to Cameroon after extended absence Read More
Gabon’s blueprint for legitimate african political transitions: supporting Guinea-bissau Libreville’s commitment now extends beyond mere bilateral solidarity between two African nations. During Gabon’s 66th independence anniversary celebrations, President Brice Clotaire …
Gabon’s blueprint for legitimate african political transitions: supporting Guinea-bissau Read More
Click to expand Image Forces from the Russian government-controlled Africa Corps are alleged to have summarily executed nine civilians, including four children, and subjected dozens of others to brutal beatings …
Russian-controlled africa corps linked to bombori village massacre in Mali Read More
A prominent Member of Parliament revealed that the former Prime Minister allegedly made highly critical comments regarding Bassirou Diomaye Faye during a specific phone conversation. During a recent press briefing …
Amadou Ba unveils details of Ousmane Sonko and Aminata Touré phone calls Read More
Burkina Faso is grappling with an escalating security emergency that threatens to destabilise the nation, while the government’s communication tactics are increasingly met with public doubt. On August 19, the …
Burkina Faso’s security crisis: JNIM’s advances test Ibrahim Traoré’s leadership Read More