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Senegal’s economic engine stalls amid political turmoil Three years after Senegal’s political upheavals peaked during the 2024 presidential election, citizens were hopeful that the new administration would steer the economy…
When General Abdourahamane Tiani seized power in Niger on July 26, 2023, his justification rested on three central pledges: reclaiming national sovereignty, eradicating terrorism, and ending foreign interference in domestic…
As the grand celebrations of the Magal of Touba draw to a close across Senegal, a distinct sentiment of apprehension often settles among the nation’s civil servants. While millions of…
The World Health Organization (WHO) had issued a serious warning just days prior, highlighting an Ebola surge that was intensifying at an exceptional rate and urging a significant scale-up in…
The whereabouts of Cameroon’s long-serving president, Paul Biya, have sparked a wave of speculation across the nation. Civil society groups and opposition parties are openly questioning whether the 93-year-old leader…
As coastal and maritime challenges intensify across the Gulf of Guinea, Benin has taken a decisive step forward in oceanic expertise. Through the OPERA project (Ocean Prediction Enhancement in Regions…
The Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, has arrived in Kinshasa to engage with officials as the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) grapples with its…
The world’s oldest president reshuffles the army, his absence fueling concern Crédit photo, AFP via Getty Images Cameroonian President Paul Biya, a prominent and enduring figure in the nation’s history,…
Cameroon is experiencing a significant shift in its military leadership, marked by a recent decree from President Paul Biya that reshapes the nation’s top defense hierarchy. The move comes as…
The Government of Bénin has unveiled an ambitious plan to mobilize 14.5 billion US dollars—equivalent to roughly 8,004.38 billion FCFA—aimed at bolstering the nation’s economic resilience against climate-related threats while…
Cameroun Amidst escalating accusations of a power vacuum stemming from his prolonged absence, Cameroonian President Paul Biya has strategically increased the issuance of presidential decrees. This calculated move aims to…
The head of the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s Higher Council for Audiovisual and Communication (CSAC), Christian Bosembe, has taken decisive action. His agency is preparing to shut down TikTok…