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Diplomatic echoes in Dakar over Western Sahara Dakar recently became the backdrop for renewed diplomatic exchanges between Mauritania and Morocco, reigniting long-standing sensitivities tied to the Western Sahara issue. The discussions, held on the sidelines […]
The security emergency in Niger has intensified, with the Loga department in the Dosso region emerging as a new flashpoint in the nation’s widening conflict. Since mid-July, coordinated assaults by armed groups suspected of jihadist […]
The Head of State of Cameroon, President Paul Biya, has been in Switzerland for over 56 days, sparking widespread speculation about his health and the possibility of a leadership vacuum. In response to mounting rumors […]
Bénin: local health workers’ management now under municipal control Since July 23, 2026, the administrative and financial oversight of contract-based health workers recruited for the 2025 cohort in Bénin has been transferred to the country’s […]
In a landmark decision, President Romuald Wadagni has extended clemency to an individual sentenced to two centuries of incarceration, signaling more than a mere act of grace. This move establishes a profound direction for his […]
Thousands displaced from Kouakourou in Mali struggle with precarious living Two weeks after their forced exodus from Kouakourou in central Mali, thousands of residents find themselves in dire straits, grappling with unstable living conditions. They […]
Rabat is skillfully deploying a multifaceted diplomatic strategy, intertwining a symbolic tribute to a former US president with intense migratory pressure on a Spanish enclave. The objective? To secure decisive support from Washington regarding the […]
The Mégapari affair has emerged as one of the most discussed 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 […]
N’Djamena faces a mounting plastic waste crisis The capital city of Chad generates nearly 20,000 tonnes of plastic waste annually, with each resident discarding an average of four to five plastic items every day. Yet, […]
The presidential office in Cameroon recently issued a concise yet significant declaration: President Paul Biya is set to return to Yaoundé imminently. This announcement follows another period during which the 91-year-old head of state, Africa’s […]
Drc protocol on fdlr disarmament: what’s next for Rwanda rebels? In a landmark move, Kinshasa has inked a surrender protocol with the Forces démocratiques de libération du Rwanda (FDLR), a militia with deep historical ties […]
In a significant development, René Emmanuel Sadi, Cameroon’s Minister of Communication and government spokesperson, announced on August 2, 2026, the imminent return of President Paul Biya to the nation. No further specifics regarding his homecoming […]