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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 …
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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 …
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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, …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
Niger military leader mahmoud salah freed as rebel faction resumes fight Read More
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 …
Africa’s critical minerals: navigating geopolitical pressure and local transformation Read More
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 …
Niger and Burkina Faso strengthen security ties during Sahel alliance consultations Read More
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 …
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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. …
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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 …
Mali after jnim attack on military camp in kouakourou Read More