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From Supporters to Suspects: A Regime’s Unwavering Hunger for Control Burkina Faso’s political landscape has taken a troubling turn under the leadership of Captain Ibrahim Traoré. What began as a…
Benin’s president Wadagni stresses unity and security in national address In a speech delivered with measured gravity, Benin’s head of state Romuald Wadagni addressed the nation, emphasizing the dual pillars…
The Cameroonian artisanal mining sector is navigating choppy waters. The National Mining Company (SONAMINES), the state’s operational arm for gold and diamond commercialization, has frozen the issuance and renewal of…
Tchad N’Djamena: extensive anti-crime operation nets 252 arrests A comprehensive security operation unfolded across N’Djamena, leading to the apprehension of 252 individuals and the confiscation of numerous illicit items, marking…
Cameroon’s prolonged absence of Paul Biya sparks public concern RFI Sun, 2 Aug 2026 at 4:41 AM UTC Set Yahoo as your preferred source to see our articles on Google.…
On July 26, 2023, General Abdourahamane Tiani declared the ousting of President Mohamed Bazoum, citing a need to rescue Niger from what he described as an unmanageable security crisis. Yet,…
Bénin marked the 66th anniversary of its international sovereignty on Saturday, August 1, 2026. The official ceremony, held on Cotonou’s Boulevard de la Marina, featured several significant moments, both institutionally…
Bénin On the significant occasion of Bénin’s 66th national sovereignty anniversary, President Romuald Wadagni delivered his inaugural official address this August 1st as the nation’s head of state. In a…
Senegal and France enhance security collaboration for the upcoming Dakar 2026 youth olympic games Actus. With just three months remaining until the highly anticipated Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games (JOJ),…
Unprecedented testimony in the Martinez Zogo case The ongoing trial surrounding the tragic disappearance of investigative journalist Martinez Zogo has taken a dramatic turn with the testimony of Colonel Otoulou.…
Government extends Cameroon census deadline for a second consecutive period Cameroon Tribune August 1, 2026 Following a fresh directive from Prime Minister Joseph Dion Ngute, authorities have announced an additional…
The outgoing director of the French Development Agency (AFD) in Côte d’Ivoire, Adrien Haye, received a prestigious national honor on his departure from the country. The ceremony, held on July…