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economy Dangote group eyes massive oil investment in Cameroon Following its successful cement ventures, Nigeria’s Dangote Group is now in advanced talks to expand into Cameroon’s oil sector, focusing on…
Politics Me Félicité Zeifman: “Fridolin Nke embodies Cameroon’s clown coronation in the Zogo case” In a scathing public statement, Me Félicité Zeifman, attorney for the Martinez Zogo family, delivered a…
Home Bénin Bilateral cooperation Bénin Cooperation Bilateral cooperation Bénin-Morocco: strengthening ties through 14 new agreements The 7th session of the Bénin-Morocco Joint Cooperation Commission concluded in Cotonou on July 21,…
Recent investigations reveal a growing concern: Moroccan ports are emerging as pivotal transit points for Russian petroleum products, skirting international sanctions imposed after the Ukraine conflict. The North African nation…
The National Economic and Financial Committee (CNEF) of Chad convened its second ordinary session of 2026 in N’Djamena on July 21, chaired by Tahir Hamid Nguilin, Minister of State overseeing…
Chelsea Football Club has completed a headline-grabbing signing ahead of the new season, securing the services of 23-year-old English international Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa. The Blues announced the deal…
London-based football club Chelsea has set a new benchmark in English football after finalizing the signing of 23-year-old winger Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa in a deal worth £117 million…
football Champions League Mjällby makes history with first-ever Champions League win Swedish champions Mjällby AIF delivered a dream debut in European football last night, securing a commanding 3-0 victory over…
After nine months behind bars, six local leaders of Côte d’Ivoire’s Democratic Party (PDCI-RDA) walked free on Monday, July 20 2026, when the Abidjan anti-terrorism court ordered their release. Their…
The former Central African political figure, Aba Oumar, has been discovered in detention at the headquarters of the Sécurité aux Régions Intérieures (SRI) in Bangui. His arrest follows a dramatic…
Cotonou witnessed a significant diplomatic milestone as officials from the Republic of Bénin and the Kingdom of Morocco convened to review and elevate their bilateral partnership. During preparatory discussions ahead…
Since January 2024, Emmanuelle Blatmann has led the Africa desk at the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs. Now, at 46, she is set to take over from Christine…