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The long shadow of political history shows that military leaders who seize power often face a recurring dilemma: mistaking rhetorical strength for tangible influence, and interpreting public silence—often born of…
A growing wave of resignations among senior figures at Pastef has exposed deep fractures within Senegal’s ruling party, raising questions about the future of its leadership and political direction. What…
An unexpected political turn in Bénin In a move that has sent shockwaves through the political landscape of Bénin, former President Thomas Boni Yayi has announced his intention to take…
By the end of the first quarter of 2026, Cameroon’s floating debt has ballooned to nearly $1.8 billion, exposing a persistent structural imbalance between the state’s commitments and its actual…
High-level discussions unfolded in Yaoundé as the leadership of Camtel, Cameroon’s state-owned telecom operator, met with a delegation from Amazon Web Services focused on emerging African markets. Judith Yah Sunday,…
The African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM), Africa’s leading governance assessment instrument established by the African Union, has commended Côte d’Ivoire for its strides in political stability, economic transformation, and institutional…
When President Paul Biya of Cameroon departed the country on June 7, 2026, accompanied by his wife, it was initially described as a routine private trip to Europe. Yet, over…
crime et justice Actualités Twitter Justice à deux vitesses en Centrafrique : la CPS ouvre une enquête sur Am-Dafock mais reste silencieuse sur les crimes commis par les mercenaires russes…
In a landmark gathering on July 21, 2026, the governments of Morocco and Benin elevated their bilateral relations to new heights. The seventh high-level session, held in Cotonou, culminated in…
The political scene in Cameroun is heating up as uncertainty grows over the prolonged absence of President Paul Biya. Nearly two months after his departure for a private trip to…
Cameroun: ruling party dismisses claims of president’s 40-day absence The Cameroonian government has categorically rejected allegations regarding an alleged vacancy in presidential authority, with Minister of State Jacques Fame Ndongo…
Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger unite for joint 2032 Africa Cup of Nations bid The governments of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger have submitted a joint bid to host the…