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The man behind the council: Clément Atangana’s career and rise to power Clément Atangana, the former president of Cameroon’s Constitutional Council, passed away in Paris on October 4, 2026, after…
Cameroon’s debt nears 15.6 trillion FCFA: inside the behind-the-scenes pressure on public finances The rapid accumulation of Cameroon’s public debt, now standing at 15.6 trillion FCFA (approximately 23.7 billion USD)…
The passing of Clément Atangana in Paris has sent shockwaves through Cameroon’s political landscape, exposing deeper systemic issues within the nation’s electoral oversight body. The 85-year-old president of the Constitutional…
The docking of France’s Mistral helicopter carrier in Dakar wasn’t merely a routine naval visit—it was a calculated demonstration of evolving security priorities. Ambassador Christine Fages’ remarks during the October…
Algeria’s state-owned energy giant, Sonelgaz, is quietly expanding its footprint across West Africa with a targeted strategy to reshape Senegal’s energy future. The signing of two landmark memorandums with Senelec…
Social policy Gabon’s silent revolution: how retirees are reshaping national social policy By Senior Analyst October 3, 2026 89 No comment Libreville, October 3, 2026 — Gabon is not merely…
Unpacking the significance of the French amphibious ship’s arrival in Dakar shows how military cooperation evolves beyond permanent bases. The Mistral amphibious assault ship arrived in Dakar on October 2,…
Kinshasa, October 2026 — The national dialogue initiated by President Félix Tshisekedi is far more than a political announcement—it reflects deep structural challenges in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).…
What really happened inside the Grand Mosque when panic erupted Just before midnight in Mecca, the sacred tawaf rituals around the Kaaba came to an abrupt halt. The harmonious flow…
From peaceful dissent to urban upheaval: the day France’s youth movement turned violent What began as a targeted wave of high school protests against education reforms escalated into an unprecedented…
What began as a routine flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv became a defining moment in aviation security when a violent cockpit incident sent a Boeing 737 MAX 8 plunging…
A Russian Tupolev Tu-95MS strategic bomber crashed on Tuesday, September 29, in the Amur region of Russia’s Far East during a training flight. Six crew members were killed. A seventh…