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For Amadou Bangoura, a 30-year-old Beninese student, that evening in late June will forever remain etched in his memory. Around 10 p.m., he left his gym in the Liberté 6 …
Rising xenophobia in Senegal amid foreigner crackdowns Read More
The recent deployment of Russian troops to Togo, following the inauguration of a Russian military base on July 12, 2026, has intensified discussions about the true intentions behind Moscow’s expanding …
Russian military presence in Togo sparks strategic debates in west africa Read More
Posted today at 12:11 PM Reading time: 3 minutes. File generated on Read in the app Summarize Omer Mbadi Cameroun correspondent Banque mondiale African Development Bank
Cameroon’s untapped billions in development loans Read More
After weeks of intense negotiations, AS Monaco and Newcastle United have finalized a landmark deal for the transfer of Aladji Bamba, valuing the young French-Guinean midfielder at over €40 million, …
Aladji bamba set for high-profile premier league move from monaco Read More
Throughout history, military leaders who ascend to power often encounter a persistent pitfall: the conflation of rhetorical power with ground-level reality. The silence of a population—often born from fear or …
The growing isolation of Burkina Faso’s transitional leader Read More
Senegal’s political landscape has been rocked by a wave of resignations from key figures within the Pastef party, once united under Ousmane Sonko’s leadership. What began as isolated departures has …
Power struggles in Senegal’s pastef party amid political shifts Read More
In a dramatic political twist, former Bénin president Thomas Boni Yayi has announced his decision to join the newly established Senate, set to be inaugurated in Porto-Novo on July 30, …
Boni Yayi’s unexpected senate move shakes up Bénin politics Read More
Published today at 10:32 AM Reading time: 2 minutes. Press Freedom Press freedom Burkina Faso Allegations of a coordinated digital campaign targeting media professionals The transitional government of Burkina Faso …
Burkina Faso: Ibrahim Traoré accused of running a digital militia against journalists Read More
The Gabonese Head of State, Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, concluded his official visit to France late yesterday evening after a packed agenda. The final day mirrored the intensity of previous …
Gabon’s strategic state visit to France sets new bilateral agenda Read More
France – Afrique Emmanuel Macron Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema The state visit of Gabon’s transitional leader, General Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, to Paris on July 20, 2026, unfolded under the …
State visit Gabon France highlights strategic ties and diplomatic nuances Read More
The Cameroun government faces a mounting financial challenge as its floating debt reaches nearly 1.8 billion USD by the end of the first quarter of 2026. This growing stock of …
Cameroun debt crisis grows with 1.8 billion USD floating debt by 2026 Read More
In Yaoundé, a pivotal meeting unfolded between the leadership of Camtel and a specialized delegation from Amazon Web Services (AWS) focused on African markets. Judith Yah Sunday, CEO of the …
Camtel and AWS explore cloud and AI partnerships in Cameroon Read More