Morocco leverages trump highway and ceuta crisis in western Sahara push
With a symbolic highway tribute to the U.S. president and a sharp escalation on its African borders, Morocco is deploying every diplomatic tool at its disposal to secure Washington’s decisive backing on the Western Sahara dispute. While the Donald J. Trump Highway does not pass through Ceuta, Rabat is usingContinue Reading
Senegal’s 7 billion fcfa megapari scandal: a deep dive into online betting fraud
The Mégapari affair has emerged as one of the most talked-about economic and judicial cases this autumn in Dakar. An estimated seven billion CFA francs, equivalent to nearly 10.7 million euros, were allegedly embezzled from this online sports betting and gaming platform, which operates actively in the Senegalese market. ThisContinue Reading
Chad’s plastic waste challenge: untapped recycling potential
Tchad Chad’s plastic waste challenge: untapped recycling potential Chad generates approximately 20,000 tonnes of plastic waste annually, yet its recycling efforts remain rudimentary. A lack of infrastructure, limited public awareness, and insufficient support are hindering a sector brimming with economic and environmental promise. Partager Every day, countless plastic bags, bottles,Continue Reading
Paul Biya’s return to Yaoundé fuels debates on Cameroon’s future
Yaoundé is on edge following the announcement that President Paul Biya will soon return to the capital. The brief statement from the presidency follows yet another prolonged absence from the country, raising fresh concerns about the 91-year-old leader’s health and the stability of Cameroon’s government. Each time the veteran headContinue Reading
Drc protocol for fdlr surrender raises key questions
Kinshasa has formally inked a surrender protocol with the Forces démocratiques de libération du Rwanda (FDLR), a long-standing armed group whose ranks have included Rwandan génocidaires operating in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo for decades. According to government statements, the agreement outlines three core phases: voluntary weapons surrender, temporaryContinue Reading
Cameroon’s president biya’s health fuels debate amid absence
The recent absence of Cameroon’s Head of State, President Paul Biya, has sparked intense speculation and political tension across the country. At 93 years old, his prolonged stay abroad—now nearing two months—has left many questioning the state of his health and the continuity of governance. Government spokesperson and Minister ofContinue Reading
Cameroon awaits Paul Biya’s imminent return after 56-day absence
The 56-day silence has been shattered. The Cameroonian government has finally broken its unusual muteness to declare: President Paul Biya is alive and his return is imminent. From uncertainty to official confirmation For over eight weeks, the nation held its breath. Every rumor, every whisper, every speculative headline fed theContinue Reading
How to watch Sparta Prague vs Lyon in champions league third qualifying round first leg
Olympique Lyonnais takes to the road this Tuesday evening for the first leg of the third qualifying round in the UEFA Champions League, facing Sparta Prague. Here’s how to tune in to watch the action live. Sparta Prague, runners-up in the Czech First League last season, have already made theirContinue Reading
Cameroon: president biya’s prolonged absence sparks growing political unease
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
Malians face new hurdles securing us visas via Dakar
Securing an American visa from Bamako has become a complicated detour. United States consular authorities have shifted all visa processing for Malian applicants to Dakar, making Senegal’s capital the mandatory gateway for Malian travelers seeking to enter the United States. This decision follows months of escalating diplomatic tensions between WashingtonContinue Reading
Cameroon’s international bond issuance faces scrutiny amid president biya’s prolonged absence
Cameroon is currently orchestrating a significant external financing endeavor, its most substantial since the eurobond in January 2026. Data from the public debt’s monthly economic outlook for June 2026 indicates the state aims to secure $690 million, approximately 400 billion FCFA, through an ESG-component loan targeting global investors. ThisContinue Reading
Senegal unveils AI Factory in Tokyo to boost digital sovereignty
The Senegalese delegation made a strategic stop in Tokyo to officially launch the Senegal AI Factory, a flagship initiative under the country’s New Technological Deal. By choosing Japan’s HAIP Friends Group platform, Dakar positioned itself at the heart of global discussions on responsible artificial intelligence, aligning with the G7’s HiroshimaContinue Reading