M23 remains deadliest armed group in eastern DRC, KST reports In June, the M23 rebel group once again topped the list of deadliest armed factions operating in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), according to the latest Kivu Security Tracker (KST) report. The monitoring group documented at least 114Continue Reading
The political and social circles of Yaoundé are abuzz with whispers of a carefully orchestrated separation between two prominent figures: Chantal Biya, the influential First Lady of Cameroon, and Nathalie Moudiki, the high-ranking executive at the National Hydrocarbons Corporation. While the official narrative remains tightly controlled, insiders reveal a narrativeContinue Reading
Cameroon has officially settled 98% of its obligations to France under the Debt Reduction-Development Contract (C2D). This achievement marks a highly symbolic milestone in the financial relationship between Yaoundé and Paris. While this announcement has generated considerable discussion, it requires a crucial clarification: Cameroon has concluded its commitments within thisContinue Reading
The Gabonese public debt is expected to reach a record high of $15 billion by 2025, posing significant challenges for the country’s economic stability. The surge in debt comes as tensions over trésorerie and increased reliance on regional markets continue to affect the CEMAC economy. Debt Trajectory Raises Sustainability ConcernsContinue Reading
Earlier this week, Moroccan authorities apprehended rapper «Mehdi Black Wind», who is now held in a Casablanca prison. A public appeal advocating for his «immediate» release has been issued amidst concerns over his detention. Is this a politically motivated arrest? Moroccan prosecutors brought rapper El Mahdi Lyoubi, widely recognized byContinue Reading
Macky Sall seeks Senegal’s backing for UN role during brief visit Info Former Senegalese President Macky Sall returned to Dakar today, greeted by supporters at the airport. He was later received by current President Diomaye Faye. Sall is campaigning for the position of UN Secretary-General and is seeking the endorsementContinue Reading
Il y a quelques mois, personne n’aurait pu prédire ce qui se passait dans les coulisses d’un tête-à-tête historique entre Macky Sall et Bassirou Diomaye Faye à Dakar. Le retour de l'ancien président sur le sol sénégalais, deux ans après son départ du pouvoir, a été reçu en audience officielleContinue Reading
On July 10 in Abidjan, the Centre for the Promotion of Investments in Côte d’Ivoire (CEPICI) officially unveiled the Guichet Unique de Déclaration de l’Investissement Privé (GUDIP), a groundbreaking initiative designed to significantly enhance the governance of private investments across the nation. Developed through a collaborative effort with the DirectionContinue Reading
The Paris Saint-Germain are preparing for an unexpected move in the transfer market this summer. After a decade away, left-back Lucas Digne is set to return to the Parc des Princes, strengthening the club’s defensive options ahead of the 2024/25 season. The 32-year-old, currently plying his trade at Aston VillaContinue Reading
Why These UN Sanctions Against Corneille Naanga Matters for Congo’s Stability The United Nations Security Council has imposed sanctions on Corneille Naanga, coordinator of the M23 rebel movement in the Democratic Republic of Congo, alongside other armed group leaders operating in the eastern regions. The decision comes at a delicateContinue Reading
President Félix Tshisekedi has declared the launch of a nationwide inclusive dialogue aimed at fostering peace and national cohesion. The announcement follows a high-level meeting with representatives of major religious denominations in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), held at the Cité de l’Union africaine in Kinshasa. The presidentialContinue Reading
The Togolese government and the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) have signed a deal to provide $200 million in funding to develop the country’s port infrastructure. Strategic Partnership to Boost Economic Growth The agreement, which was announced during a visit by a World Bank delegation led by Marie-ChantalContinue Reading