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President Faure Gnassingbé has recently overseen significant leadership changes within Togo’s military and intelligence apparatus. These strategic adjustments mark a pivotal moment for the nation’s security architecture, reinforcing the government’s…
Humanitarian gesture or strategic exchange The diplomatic announcement from Moscow’s envoy in Ouagadougou has confirmed the arrival of over 500 metric tons of food aid in Burkina Faso, valued at…
The camp appeared to be a standard civic initiative until deeper scrutiny revealed its unsettling undertones. In Burkina Faso, the Mêbo holiday camp convened thousands of young participants for cultural,…
Cameroonian authorities have made the decision to suspend the divestment of shares held by the Somdiaa group in the Société sucrière du Cameroun (Sosucam), the nation’s foremost sugar sector operator.…
The Togolese government has recently set its sights on revamping the country’s land management framework, aiming to transform it into a key driver for economic growth. However, this ambitious initiative…
Cameroon’s long-serving president, Paul Biya, who has led the nation since 1982 and holds the distinction of being the world’s eldest head of state, made his return to Yaoundé on…
Politique DIRECT : Retour de Paul Biya au Cameroun Le président camerounais Paul Biya est officiellement de retour au Cameroun ce jeudi 20 août 2026. Son avion a atterri en…
A devastating helicopter crash near Mount Ololokwe in central Kenya on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, has left seven people dead, sending shockwaves through diplomatic and security circles. The incident occurred…
The issue of civilian casualties linked to military operations in central Mali has resurfaced following a June 2026 airstrike attributed to Africa Corps, the Russian-backed force operating in the country.…
President Paul Biya, accompanied by First Lady Chantal Biya and their delegation, was airborne mid-day Thursday, August 20. Their private Boeing jet, registered P4 – CLA, departed from Geneva, with…
Click to expand Image Nairobi – Forces operating under the Russian government’s control, identified as Africa Corps, are accused of executing nine civilians, including four children, and subjecting dozens of…
The persistent security crisis in Burkina Faso continues to cast a shadow over the nation, with the government’s communication strategy facing growing scrutiny. On August 19, the JNIM armed group…