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In a bold political maneuver, Moussa Balla Fofana has announced his departure from the PASTEF party while continuing to serve as a minister. This decision marks a significant shift in Senegal’s political arena, raising questions […]
Since its launch in November 2021, Cameroon’s systematic verification of disability and survivor pensions has uncovered irregularities that free up approximately 12 billion FCFA annually. The announcement from Finance Minister Louis Paul Motaze highlights the […]
The provisional detention of Cameroonian opposition figure Djeukam Tchameni has been extended for another six months, a decision swiftly challenged by his legal team. A vocal supporter of Issa Tchiroma Bakary in the October 2025 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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), […]
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. […]
The Malian authorities have escalated their counterterrorism strategy with a bold new initiative. Bamako officially declared a financial reward system to incentivize civilians to provide actionable intelligence leading to the capture or elimination of key […]
In this first episode of a groundbreaking series, we meet an author in the place they call home. Today, we sit down with Roukiata Ouedraogo, a multi-talented Burkinabè-French writer, comedian, and actress. Born in the […]
The Malian government has unveiled a financial incentive program aimed at encouraging citizens to provide actionable intelligence leading to the capture or neutralization of individuals suspected of orchestrating attacks against both civilians and critical infrastructure […]