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A decisive moment in the Far North Oumar’s life changed in an instant when Boko Haram militants stormed his village in Cameroon’s Far North region. The 20-year-old’s refusal to follow…
The World Bank Group’s active portfolio in Côte d’Ivoire now stands at 25 projects, representing a total commitment of $5.3 billion. This figure was announced on Monday, September 21, 2026,…
In Cameroon, a seemingly trivial detail — a minister’s eyewear — became the flashpoint that would redefine the fortunes of four journalists. This is the story of how a single…
Mali’s pivotal shift: Goïta pledges escalated anti-jihadist campaign and national reconciliation In a decisive move that signals a turning point in Mali’s security strategy, General Assimi Goïta, the country’s transitional…
The fallout from Liam Rosenior’s mid-season move to Chelsea dominated the conversation this weekend, reaching the Ligue 1 SAV set. Our journalist Jonathan Helbling joined the panel after matchday 5…
Abdoulaye Koné, former Minister of Economy and Finance, passed away on Saturday, September 19, 2026, at the age of 91. His death marks a decisive turning point for Côte d’Ivoire,…
Benin AirBadminton: Benin’s golden breakthrough as Mauritius falls 3-0 in Entebbe final A decisive shift in Benin’s continental AirBadminton fortunes unfolded in Entebbe, where the men’s triples squad swept Mauritius…
Senegal stands at a critical juncture as President Bassirou Diomaye Faye deliberately keeps the nation guessing about the timing of local elections. This calculated ambiguity represents a pivotal moment in…
Côte d’Ivoire SOCAR’s 10% stake in Baleine: what the deal means for Côte d’Ivoire’s oil future Eni has completed the sale of a 10% interest in the Baleine oil and…
Senegal’s national carrier, Air Sénégal, has taken a significant step forward in modernizing its fleet by acquiring a brand-new Boeing 737-800 aircraft. This strategic move, fully financed by the Senegalese…
President Félix Tshisekedi has laid out the framework for an extensive national dialogue, a process eagerly sought by the opposition for many months. This crucial initiative aims to re-establish peace…
On August 28, 2026, Moody’s, the international ratings agency, lowered Senegal’s sovereign credit rating from Caa1 to Caa2. This adjustment was primarily driven by significant refinancing pressures and the prolonged…