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In the bustling heart of Yaoundé, a distinct sense of anticipation permeates the political atmosphere as Cameroon quietly navigates discussions about its future leadership. With President Paul Biya, a prominent and enduring figure, continuing his […]
A significant measure championed by Minister of Public Service, Laurence Ndong, has seen the maximum recruitment age for Gabon’s civil service increased to 40 years. This initiative aims to broaden the pool of eligible candidates […]
The image of France in Gabon has plummeted to unprecedented depths. Recent data from Afrobarometer, a leading independent pan-African polling network, reveals that 78% of Gabonese respondents now view France’s influence in their country as […]
The sovereign credit rating of Bénin has climbed another rung on the ladder. By elevating the long-term debt assessment from B1 to Ba3, Moody’s now situates Cotonou within the ‘BB/Ba’ bracket of sovereign signatures—one step […]
Bodo/Glimt faces Union Saint-Gilloise in decisive UEFA Champions League return At the Aspmyra Stadion, all eyes will be on the second leg of this high-stakes UEFA Champions League qualifier. After a thrilling 3-3 draw in […]
CAF Women’s Nations Cup Quarter-finals Morocco-South Africa (2-1) Morocco edges past South Africa to reach CAF Women’s Nations Cup semi-finals Morocco 2-1 South Africa Goals: Ouzraoui (31st), Ait El Haj (52nd, penalty) for Morocco // […]
Political tensions in Sénégal have escalated as Ousmane Sonko, leader of the Pastef party, intensifies pressure on President Bassirou Diomaye Faye regarding the local elections schedule. During a campaign stop in Louga as part of […]
Amid sweeping changes in key state institutions, opposition leader Ousmane Sonko has sharply criticised the government’s handling of the upcoming local elections. Speaking during a high-energy rally in the heart of Ndiambour, Sonko underscored what […]
The evening of August 7, 2026, marked another violent episode in Niger’s Tillabéri region, where the Support Group for Islam and Muslims (JNIM) claimed responsibility for an attack on a Nigerien military vehicle traveling the […]
During a campaign stop in Louga, northern Senegal, Ousmane Sonko, leader of the ruling party Pastef Les Patriotes, called on President Bassirou Diomaye Faye to schedule the upcoming local elections without delay. The national assembly […]
Abidjan – A contingent of one hundred and fifty elite soldiers, clad in combat fatigues and camouflage gear, arms at the ready, with masks, balaclavas, and berets defining their distinctive look, commanded attention. Led by […]
