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President Paul Biya has announced a significant military appointment in Cameroon, elevating Raymond Jean Charles Beko’o Abondo, the distinguished commander of the presidential guard, to the rank of Brigadier General. This strategic promotion was officially […]
The Chairman of Algeria’s National Council for Economic, Social, and Environmental Affairs (CNESE), Mohamed Boukhari, has arrived in N’Djamena, Chad, on an official visit at the invitation of his Chadian counterpart, Ahmat Mboudou Mahamat. This […]
Pastef leader urges unity amid internal party shifts in Senegal In a bold call for solidarity, former Senegalese minister and Pastef leader Malick Gackou has rallied party members to maintain cohesion amid emerging political shifts […]
Human rights group questions Africa Corps strikes in Mali An investigation by a prominent international human rights organization has raised serious concerns about recent military operations in central Mali. The findings challenge official narratives surrounding […]
The online betting industry in Sénégal is once again shaken by a major scandal as authorities uncover a sophisticated fraud network linked to the controversial platform Melbet. An investigation by the Division spéciale de lutte […]
In a dramatic turn of events, Marguerite Gnakadé, a former Togolese Defense Minister and once one of the most influential figures in the country’s political establishment, has resorted to a hunger strike from within her […]
L’Olympique Lyonnais (OL) enters the third qualifying round of the UEFA Champions League with high stakes. Following a fourth-place finish in Ligue 1 last May, the Lyon squad, led by coach Paulo Fonseca, faces a […]
An explosive TikTok livestream featuring gospel artist Noélie Elykem tearing up her passport has ignited intense discussions across Togo and neighboring countries. Beyond the viral spectacle, her dramatic act raises critical questions about modern protest […]
Since July 27, 2026, a former Togolese defense minister has refused all food in protest against the harsh conditions of her imprisonment. Eleven months after her arrest for criticizing the governance of President Faure Gnassingbé, […]
Economy Gabon’s economic ambitions hinge on Paris visit outcomes By Editor-in-Chief August 4, 2026 128 No comments Libreville, August 4, 2026 – President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema’s state visit to Paris from July 19 to […]
Lyon set to launch European campaign against Sparta Prague The Olympique Lyonnais will kickstart their 2026-2027 season in dramatic fashion on Tuesday evening, facing Sparta Prague in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League’s […]
The state visit of Gabon’s President to Freetown underscores Libreville’s strategic push to broaden its diplomatic and economic footprint across West Africa. While cooperation between the two nations has previously remained subdued, multiple agreements are […]