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In a bold political maneuver reshaping Senegal’s current landscape, Minister Moussa Balla Fofana has announced his departure from the PASTEF party while retaining his ministerial position. This strategic move underscores…
Since its launch in November 2021, Cameroon’s systematic review of disability and survivor pensions has uncovered irregularities that now save the state approximately 12 billion CFA francs annually. The figure,…
Cameroonian opposition figure Djeukam Tchameni has seen his pretrial detention extended for another six months—a decision his legal team immediately condemned. A staunch supporter of Issa Tchiroma Bakary during the…
Gabon’s Ministry of National Education is facing a major financial scandal after nearly two dozen officials from the Central Directorate of Financial Affairs (DCAF) were taken into custody by judicial…
Politics Senegal’s Sonko set for diplomatic debut at Yaoundé Francophonie assembly Freshly elected as Senegal’s National Assembly president, Ousmane Sonko is confirmed to attend the 51st annual Francophonie Parliamentary Assembly…
National Excellence Contest in OHADA Law 2026 – Niamey, Niger June 5, 2026 64 views No comments 🇳🇪 Niger OHADA ClubCNEDOContestNiamey Official announcement from the OHADA Club at Abdou Moumouni…
In the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), the debate over constitutional reform has escalated into a legal battle, with opposition forces claiming significant success for their nationwide ville morte…
The Geneva-based commodities trader Gunvor is once again under criminal investigation in Switzerland, this time over a Gabon oil deal valued at nearly $1 billion. The probe, led by the…
The renationalization of Eneo in Cameroon has drawn concern from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). In its latest assessments published in mid-2026, the Fund cautions the Cameroonian government about the…
Cameroon’s crisis: corruption runs deeper than leadership Armand Noutack II, educator and political commentator, challenges Cameroonians to confront their role in the nation’s stagnation. He argues that the real obstacle…
Mali’s military rulers place a bounty on Iyad Ag Ghaly, Sahel’s most wanted jihadist In a bold move to curb escalating violence across the Sahel, Mali’s transitional authorities have announced…
Mali announces 3 million euro reward to capture JNIM leader The Malian authorities have unveiled a landmark initiative to bolster national security by offering a substantial reward for the capture…