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Economy Cameroon’s debt rating downgraded to speculative status Cameroon has received a fresh warning from international financial markets. On July 9, 2026, Fitch Ratings assigned a ‘B’ rating with a…
A shadowy network has taken root in the heart of Central Africa, transforming the region into a critical hub for illicit drug trafficking. Reports confirm that the Russian paramilitary group…
The Camp de Gaulle is no longer a French base. This bold declaration from Fabrice Mauriès, France’s ambassador to Gabon, echoed through his speech during the French National Day celebrations…
Cameroon’s government is intensifying oversight in the gold mining industry to clamp down on fraud and substantially increase fiscal revenues. The campaign, set to launch on August 1st, targets undeclared…
Morocco and France strengthen ties with 14 new cooperation agreements Staff report A series of 14 cooperation agreements were signed between Morocco and France during French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu’s…
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Former President Macky Sall has made a symbolic return to Dakar before continuing his journey to New York, drawing considerable attention to Senegal’s intricate current political landscape. This unexpected visit…
Ebola response in DRC: rebuilding trust amid misinformation July 17, 2026 Related insights Ebola, Marburg and hemorrhagic fevers Related operations DRC: care for people affected by Ebola virus The Ebola…
During the recent celebration of France’s National Day on July 14 at the French Embassy in Libreville, Ambassador Fabrice Mauriès announced that President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema of Gabon is…
Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo, President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), arrived in Luanda, Angola, on Thursday, July 16, 2026, at the invitation of Angolan counterpart João Manuel Gonçalves…
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is convening its 69th summit in Freetown, Sierra Leone, this weekend, amid mounting pressure to address pressing regional challenges. Yet the absence…
The 69th Economic Community of West African States (CEDEAO) summit in Freetown, Sierra Leone, convened this Sunday at a pivotal moment for the regional bloc. Yet, the gathering unfolded without…