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The Gabonese Ministry of National Education is at the center of a major financial scandal after nearly two dozen officials from the Central Directorate of Financial Affairs (DCAF) were arrested in connection with an alleged […]
Politics Senegal’s Sonko set to attend major Francophonie assembly in Yaoundé Newly elected President of Senegal’s National Assembly confirmed for July 2026 event in Cameroon July 5, 20263 min read Diplomatic debut for Senegal’s new […]
National OHADA Law Excellence Competition 2026: Niamey to host elite student contest June 5, 2026 OHADA Club UAM / FSJP 64 No comments 🇳🇪 Niger OHADA ClubCNEDOcompetitionNiamey Announcement from the OHADA Club at Abdou Moumouni […]
The political tug-of-war over constitutional amendments in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has escalated into a legal confrontation. On June 4, 2026, leaders of the Coalition Article 64 (C64) convened in Kinshasa to […]
The recent renationalization of Eneo in Cameroon has drawn sharp scrutiny from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). In its latest assessments published in mid-2026, the Washington-based institution warns that the government’s decision to fully reclaim […]
Geneva-based commodity trader Gunvor is facing fresh criminal scrutiny in Switzerland over a nearly $1 billion oil contract with Gabon. The investigation, led by the Swiss Attorney General’s Office, is examining the award conditions and […]
Society Armand Noutack: “the real problem in Cameroon isn’t just its leaders—it’s us” In a bold critique, high school teacher and political observer Armand Noutack II argues that Cameroonians cling to corruption and mediocrity, resisting […]
Mali’s Military Leadership Offers Reward for Sahel’s Most Wanted Militant The Malian transitional government has escalated its pursuit of Iyad Ag Ghaly, the notorious leader of the Group for Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM), […]
Mali announces $3 million reward for JNIM leader capture The Malian authorities have declared a landmark bounty of two billion West African CFA francs for credible information leading to the capture or elimination of Iyad […]
As diplomatic efforts to resolve the decades-long dispute over the Western Sahara stall, Morocco is forging ahead with its ambitious regionalization plan, aiming to reshape governance across its southern provinces. In a bold move signaling […]
a defining moment for pastef and senegalese politics In the heart of Dakar, a political storm is gathering. Ousmane Sonko, the charismatic leader of the Pastef movement, is preparing to consolidate his grip on power. […]
Ousmane Sonko is making final preparations to solidify his dominance as the next leader of Pastef, Senegal’s rising political force. The party’s upcoming congress promises to be more than a routine gathering—it’s set to serve […]