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The Republic of Benin has taken a bold step forward in addressing critical coastal and marine challenges across the Gulf of Guinea. Through the OPERA (Ocean Prediction Enhancement in Regions of Africa) initiative—a seven-week online […]
The Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, has landed in Kinshasa to assess the deepening Ebola crisis gripping the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Ebola resurgence prompts urgent global response […]
The Republic of Bénin and Canada have formalized a lasting political and diplomatic dialogue framework to streamline consultations between Cotonou and Ottawa and ensure ongoing follow-up of their shared commitments. The announcement was made via […]
World’s oldest president reshuffles army as absence fuels apprehension Crédit photo, AFP via Getty Images Cameroonian President Paul Biya, a long-standing political figure who has been out of the public eye for nearly two months, […]
Yan Diomande’s transfer fee could hit historic highs as Real Madrid nears deal Negotiations between Real Madrid and RB Leipzig have accelerated dramatically, with a transfer agreement now appearing imminent. The two clubs have reportedly […]
A recent decree signed on August 3 has reshaped Cameroon’s military leadership, coinciding with President Paul Biya’s extended absence from the country. Among the key appointments is the elevation of General Raymond Jean Charles Beko’o […]
Bénin targets climate resilience with unprecedented financial commitment Bénin is set to mobilise $14.5 billion—approximately 8,004.38 billion FCFA—to bolster its economic resilience against climate threats while accelerating its shift toward sustainable development. This bold initiative […]
Cameroon’s president Paul Biya asserts authority through frequent decrees amid extended absence As concerns mount over a potential power vacuum, Cameroon’s 93-year-old president Paul Biya has intensified his use of presidential decrees to demonstrate ongoing […]
The Chairperson of the Higher Council for Audiovisual and Communication (CSAC), Christian Bosembe, has taken decisive action. He has declared that TikTok accounts promoting the activities of the AFC-M23 rebel group in the Democratic Republic […]
The Democratic Republic of the Congo is launching a major diplomatic offensive in France to secure international recognition of the Genocide against Congolese (GENOCOST) starting with the next parliamentary session. This initiative was announced by […]
The long-standing border dispute between Senegal and Gambia has reached a turning point with the signing of a definitive agreement to finalise the demarcation of their shared frontier. This landmark decision, confirmed by the Senegal-Gambia […]
Camaroon’s military leadership undergoes significant reshuffle under President Paul Biya For the first time in nearly two months, President Paul Biya of Cameroon has signed a series of decrees from abroad, reshaping the leadership of […]