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Politics Cameroun parliament sessions: duration raises concerns over legislative efficiency Journalist Guibai Gatama highlights the Cameroonian parliament’s limited working time as a barrier to fulfilling its constitutional duties. Marturin ATCHA |July 20, 2026|2 min read […]
Cameroun’s parliamentary session duration sparks debate over legislative efficiency The length of parliamentary sessions in Cameroun has become a pressing issue, with journalist Guibai Gatama questioning the National Assembly’s ability to fulfill its constitutional duties […]
On July 17, 2026, a coalition of Defence and Security Forces (FDS) units faced a brutal ambush in Niger’s Tillabéri region. Official military statements confirmed that the attack resulted in the deaths of sixteen personnel, […]
The departmental secretariat of the Rally of Houphouëtists for Democracy and Peace (RHDP) for Mankono commune and sub-prefecture recently convened its political re-entry sessions on July 17 and 18, 2026. These crucial gatherings focused on […]
France’s stance on Cameroon’s 2025 presidential election: no public congratulations from Macron The aftermath of Cameroon’s October 2025 presidential election has sparked diplomatic curiosity in Paris. While France has traditionally sent formal congratulations following similar […]
During a formal state visit to France, President Brice Oligui Nguema of Gabon and his wife, Zita Oligui Nguema, were warmly received by the French President and Brigitte Macron. This high-level meeting marked a pivotal […]
Bergès Mietté: «Gabon firmly aligns with France in a deliberate and acknowledged partnership» Gabonese President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema commences a state visit to France on July 20, signaling the country’s unwavering commitment to its […]
Bergès Mietté: Gabon’s steadfast partnership with France remains a cornerstone of its foreign policy July 20, 2026 Listen – 04:51 Gabon’s President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema begins his State visit to France on July 20, […]
The United States government has welcomed the decision by Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger to withdraw from the International Criminal Court (ICC). The three Sahelian nations, which formed the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) in […]
Managing Senegal’s public debt has evolved from a mere accounting challenge into a high-stakes political dilemma. The clash arises where the long-term horizons of financial markets—measured in decades—meet the short-term cycles of electoral mandates, each […]
The Senegalese public debt crisis has evolved beyond mere financial calculations. Today, it embodies a deep political tension where the long-term perspectives of financial markets clash with the short-term cycles of electoral mandates. This dilemma […]
The management of public debt in Senegal has become a critical challenge, forcing policymakers to navigate a delicate balance between short-term political considerations and long-term economic sustainability. This dilemma, rooted in the theory of public […]