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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 […]
The 56-day absence of Cameroon’s president has finally been addressed by the government, which confirmed that Paul Biya is alive and set to return soon. Yet, uncertainties linger. Government breaks silence after prolonged uncertainty For […]
Champions league third qualifying round first leg: sparta prague vs olympique lyonnais Olympique Lyonnais kicks off France’s European campaign on Tuesday evening as they travel to Sparta Prague for the first leg of the third […]
The prolonged discretion of Paul Biya, who has served as Cameroon’s head of state since 1982, continues to dominate the political discourse in Yaoundé. The silence from the Étoudi Palace regarding the president’s activities, coupled […]
Securing an American visa from Bamako has become a complex detour for Malian applicants. Consular authorities have shifted visa processing for Malians to Dakar, making Senegal’s capital the mandatory stopover for anyone seeking entry to […]