Ongoing Violence in Eastern DRC Sparks Prisoner Exchange Deal The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has transferred 15 prisoners to the M23 rebel group, marking a long-awaited step in the stalled peace process, as confirmed by the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). This move follows a prisoner exchangeContinue Reading
For over two months, Cameroon’s president, Paul Biya, has remained outside the country, officially on a brief private visit to Europe. At 93 years old, the long-standing leader’s prolonged absence has sparked concerns about his ability to govern, while the government’s silence only deepens public speculation amid a politically chargedContinue Reading
The extended discretion of Paul Biya, Cameroon’s head of state since 1982, continues to dominate political discourse in Yaoundé. The silence emanating from the Étoudi Palace regarding the president’s activities, coupled with a noticeable decrease in his public appearances, fosters a climate of uncertainty that now extends beyond activist circles.Continue Reading
Cameroon: president biya’s extended absence fuels public debate Ajoutez Yahoo comme source préférée pour voir nos articles sur Google. A two-month absence from the national stage, occurring just eight months into his eighth consecutive presidential term, represents an unprecedented situation for Cameroon. This prolonged period away from public view hasContinue Reading
In the hushed corridors of the African Union headquarters, a significant signal emerged. On July 28 and 29, 2026, Benin‘s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Corinne Amori Brunet, engaged in strategic discussions with Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, Chairperson of the African Union Commission, on the sidelines of the 49th ordinary session ofContinue Reading
Journalists from Burkina Faso recount exile in Côte d’Ivoire after fleeing Ibrahim Traoré’s regime In Côte d’Ivoire, several Burkinabè journalists and a legal professional have found refuge after leaving Burkina Faso amid growing concerns over arbitrary actions under Captain Ibrahim Traoré’s leadership. Their testimonies highlight the escalating pressures faced byContinue Reading
Military Leader Mahmoud Salah’s Release Sparks Renewed Tensions in Niger Niger’s political landscape has shifted dramatically following the release of influential military leader Mahmoud Salah, a move that has emboldened the Front pour la Libération du Peuple (FPL) to intensify its resistance against the ruling military regime led by GeneralContinue Reading
Critical minerals have become the new gold of the global economy, essential for powering clean energy and digital innovation. Africa, holding nearly a third of the world’s identified reserves of cobalt, lithium, nickel, graphite and rare earths, finds itself at the heart of an intense geopolitical rivalry. A high-level forumContinue Reading
Niamey, July 27, 2026 — High-level talks among leaders of the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) continue as the region marks three years since the National Council for the Safeguard of the Homeland (CNSP) assumed power in Niger. Today, General Mohamed Toumba, Niger’s Minister of State for Interior, Public Security,Continue Reading
Ibrahim Traoré challenges Sahel’s hidden history of arab slave trade By Olivier d’Auzon When Captain Ibrahim Traoré of Burkina Faso publicly linked the Arab slave trade to contemporary radical Islam in the Sahel, he didn’t just break a taboo—he exposed a historical blind spot that has shaped the region’s conflicts.Continue Reading
Politics breaking the diplomatic deadlock between Niger and ECOWAS Three years after overthrowing President Mohamed Bazoum, Niger’s military rulers continue to face strained relations with ECOWAS, which condemned their coup. A diplomatic thaw may be on the horizon. the roots of the crisis On July 30, 2023, just four daysContinue Reading
The Malian army suffered a major defeat at the hands of the jihadist group Jnim, forcing the residents of Kouakourou to flee their homes. Convoi replié à djenné A military convoy, composed of Malian soldiers and their Russian partners from the Africa Corps, failed to arrive at the scene. TheContinue Reading