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A shadowy web of financial transactions linked to the online betting giant Melbet has been unraveled in a sweeping investigation that spans Senegal, Russia, and Cyprus. The probe, spearheaded by…
When a former Minister of Armed Forces, once considered among the most influential figures within the Togolese administration, chooses to jeopardize her life in protest against her detention, the event…
On July 27, 2026, Togo’s former defense minister, Marguerite Gnakadé, entered her eleventh month behind bars by launching a hunger strike. Her protest targets the harsh conditions she and dozens…
On August 3, during Ouagadougou’s national flag-raising ceremony, Burkina Faso’s Communication Minister Pingdwendé Gilbert Ouédraogo delivered a response to allegations brought forth by Reporters Without Borders (RSF), but instead of…
The high-profile state visit to Freetown underscores Gabon’s strategic push to deepen its diplomatic and economic footprint in West Africa. While cooperation has previously remained limited, multiple agreements are now…
Cameroon — After nearly two months out of the public eye, Cameroonian authorities have broken their silence. The government confirms President Paul Biya remains alive and announces his imminent return,…
Eight weeks have passed since Cameroonian President Paul Biya departed for what was announced as a “short private stay in Europe.” Now 93 years old, the head of state’s continued…
The Moroccan government had cautioned Spain in advance about the potential migration surge stemming from a recent Spanish court decision, a senior Moroccan official stated. The warning came as nearly…
Cameroon has placed securing a new agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) at the heart of its 2027-2029 medium-term economic and budgetary framework. According to the Document de programmation…
The nation of Cameroon is gripped by uncertainty as President Paul Biya’s prolonged absence stretches to an unprecedented 58 days, marking the longest period he has been out of the…
The historic meeting between Gabon’s Head of State, Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, and his Sierra Leonean counterpart, Julius Maada Bio, at Freetown’s State House marked the pinnacle of the Gabonese…
Le Maroc a rejeté lundi les accusations de l’Espagne selon lesquelles il aurait favorisé l’arrivée massive de migrants dans l’enclave espagnole de Ceuta, estimant que la crise trouve son origine…