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Résumé Cameroon: The Fallen Elite of the Republic Since 1982, Paul Biya has shaped and reshaped the careers of numerous political figures in Cameroon. Once-powerful men who sought to challenge his authority—whether by vying for […]
An unexpected adjustment in Gabon’s revised 2025 finance law reveals a dramatic 97% reduction in mining sector corporate tax revenues, plummeting from 53.2 billion to just 1.47 billion FCFA. This unprecedented cut, unmatched across other […]
In a groundbreaking move, Senegal’s agricultural sector is taking a historic step toward sustainability and food independence. Swami Agri, an agro-industrial subsidiary of the Indo-Senegalese group Senegindia, has announced the launch of West Africa’s first-ever […]
sustainable farming in Senegal: Mariama Sonko empowers women through agroecology In the heart of Casamance, a region known for its lush landscapes and rich agricultural traditions, a quiet revolution is taking place. For over three […]
The CODES movement has officially merged with Pastef, citing the current political climate as a driving force behind the decision. In an internal communiqué, the group argues that the Social Transformation Project championed by Ousmane […]
Partnership to unlock 17 billion FCFA for Côte d’Ivoire’s small businesses Orange Bank Africa, a fully digital bank headquartered in Abidjan, has sealed two groundbreaking agreements with Côte d’Ivoire’s Société de Garantie des Crédits aux […]
The United States is weighing a significant escalation in its counterterrorism strategy by considering direct military strikes against a powerful Al-Qaïda-linked faction operating in Mali. Intelligence assessments indicate that the Trump administration is actively debating […]
In a bold display of allegiance, Ndeye Rokhaya Thiam, the newly appointed head of Senegal’s Conseil Sénégalais des Chargeurs (COSEC), has publicly reaffirmed her unwavering support for opposition leader Ousmane Sonko. Her statement emerges against […]
Cameroon: Self-proclaimed ‘Son’ of President Paul Biya Detained In a significant development in Cameroon, Georges-Gilbert Baongla, who has long claimed to be the eldest son of President Paul Biya, has been taken into custody by […]
The businessman and political figure expressed deep concern over the deteriorating relationship between Senegal’s President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and his former Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, a man he once vigorously campaigned alongside during pivotal legislative […]
Une vague d’indignation traverse le Mali et au-delà après la diffusion d’images et de témoignages accablants révélant des exécutions sommaires et des tortures infligées à des militaires maliens capturés dans la région septentrionale du pays. […]
Unravelling democracy: a grim assessment three years post-coup in Niger Since the Niger military seized power on 26 July 2023 under the leadership of General Abdourahamane Tiani, the country has witnessed a steady erosion of […]