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A recent decree signed on August 3 has reshaped Cameroon’s military leadership, coinciding with President Paul Biya’s extended absence from the country. Among the key appointments is the elevation of General Raymond Jean Charles Beko’o […]
Bénin targets climate resilience with unprecedented financial commitment Bénin is set to mobilise $14.5 billion—approximately 8,004.38 billion FCFA—to bolster its economic resilience against climate threats while accelerating its shift toward sustainable development. This bold initiative […]
Cameroon’s president Paul Biya asserts authority through frequent decrees amid extended absence As concerns mount over a potential power vacuum, Cameroon’s 93-year-old president Paul Biya has intensified his use of presidential decrees to demonstrate ongoing […]
The Chairperson of the Higher Council for Audiovisual and Communication (CSAC), Christian Bosembe, has taken decisive action. He has declared that TikTok accounts promoting the activities of the AFC-M23 rebel group in the Democratic Republic […]
The Democratic Republic of the Congo is launching a major diplomatic offensive in France to secure international recognition of the Genocide against Congolese (GENOCOST) starting with the next parliamentary session. This initiative was announced by […]
The long-standing border dispute between Senegal and Gambia has reached a turning point with the signing of a definitive agreement to finalise the demarcation of their shared frontier. This landmark decision, confirmed by the Senegal-Gambia […]
Camaroon’s military leadership undergoes significant reshuffle under President Paul Biya For the first time in nearly two months, President Paul Biya of Cameroon has signed a series of decrees from abroad, reshaping the leadership of […]
The escalating threat posed by armed groups in West Africa has prompted Benin and Nigeria to deepen their military cooperation. On August 4, 2026, a high-level Nigerian military delegation led by Defense Minister General Christopher […]
Atlanta Assurance Côte d’Ivoire, filiale de Holmarcom Finance Company, déploie une nouvelle plateforme digitale dédiée à la gestion des sinistres. Cette solution vise à réduire les délais de traitement et à optimiser l’expérience client, dans […]
Sixty-six years after gaining independence, Côte d’Ivoire stands at a pivotal moment in its history. On this milestone anniversary, the Movement of Future Forces, led by Yaya Fofana, delivers a powerful message to the nation’s […]
The President of Gabon, Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, touched down in Abidjan on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, to attend the 66th anniversary of Côte d’Ivoire’s Independence celebrations. His presence underscores the deep-rooted cooperation and fraternal […]
Amidst significant geopolitical shifts across West Africa, Bénin is embracing a pragmatic and assertive diplomatic approach. Recently, the Béninese ambassador to Russia engaged with authorities in Saint-Pétersbourg to invigorate bilateral cooperation across vital sectors such […]