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While numerous African nations are significantly easing their border entry requirements, a notable development in pan-African current affairs, the Cameroonian passport remains subject to substantial restrictions. This distinctive stance is attributable to three primary geopolitical and security considerations: 1. The principle of strict diplomatic reciprocity Cameroon has historically maintained aContinue Reading

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Economie Cameroon’s CDEC: a strategic engine for infrastructure development Cameroon, like many African economies, has faced a tightening of access to traditional external financing sources for several years. This includes concessional multilateral loans, public development aid, and increasingly expensive international bond markets. In this challenging environment, the strategic imperative isContinue Reading

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Cameroon’s elusive gold wealth: billions lost to illicit trade In Cameroon’s eastern and Adamaoua regions, a pervasive gold rush has taken hold. Mining operations proliferate across these territories, yet the state struggles to assert its authority and regulate this booming industry. This unchecked activity facilitates a massive outflow of wealth,Continue Reading

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Paul Atanga Nji, a prominent figure in Cameroonian politics, recently undertook a significant diplomatic mission representing Cameroon at the Vatican. Known for his dual role as a Minister of State and his deep personal faith, Atanga Nji’s presence underscored the important ties between the Central African nation and the HolyContinue Reading

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  SenePlus TV Achille Mbembe : « La démocratie n’a jamais véritablement existé en Afrique » Achille Mbembe démonte plusieurs idées reçues sur l’Afrique. De la démocratie au franc CFA, en passant par les régimes d’Afrique centrale et les réparations, le philosophe camerounais livre une analyse sans concession.   12/07/2026Continue Reading

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Society Russia’s africa corps: a new military strategy unfolds across the continent The deployment of Russian Private Military Companies, including the Wagner Group, is creating significant geopolitical shifts on the African continent. Across Africa, where power dynamics are as fluid as the historically drawn colonial borders, a new influential playerContinue Reading

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The leadership of the Assembly of States Parties (ASP) to the Rome Statute expressed significant apprehension on Wednesday concerning the declared intent of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger to withdraw from the International Criminal Court (ICC). Such a move, the presidency cautioned, could significantly undermine global endeavors to combat impunity.Continue Reading

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On April 20, 2026, General Évariste Ndayishimiye, then serving as the Chairperson of the African Union (AU), undertook an official “friendship and working” visit to Ouagadougou. This diplomatic engagement aimed to re-establish dialogue between the continental body and the Alliance of Sahel States (AES), an alliance comprising Burkina Faso, Mali,Continue Reading

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The Sahel region finds itself at a critical juncture, witnessing the emergence of a formidable new crisis arc that spans from Mali through to Nigeria. This escalating instability is poised to redefine the geopolitical contours of the area, potentially ushering in further fragmentations across the broader Sahelian landscape. Within thisContinue Reading