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On August 2, 2026, René Emmanuel Sadi, Cameroon’s Minister of Communication and government spokesperson, announced the imminent return of President Paul Biya to the country, though without providing further details.…
The extended discretion surrounding Paul Biya, Cameroon’s head of state since 1982, continues to dominate the political landscape in Yaoundé. The persistent silence from the Étoudi Palace regarding the president’s…
Securing a U.S. visa from Bamako has become a logistical challenge. American consular authorities have shifted visa processing for Malian applicants to Dakar, turning Senegal’s capital into the mandatory gateway…
In Cameroon, the government has addressed persistent speculation surrounding President Paul Biya‘s prolonged absence from the country, now spanning 56 days. Speaking in a candid interview, Government Spokesperson and Minister…
Cameroun and the Central African Republic are set to benefit from a landmark financing deal that will transform trade flows between them. The World Bank has approved an initial funding…
Cameroun government denies power vacuum amid Paul Biya absence The prolonged absence of Cameroon’s President Paul Biya has intensified public speculation, with the Head of State having been outside the…
At just 18 years old, Bosnian winger Kerim Alajbegovic has become the Bundesliga’s most expensive teenager ever transferred, despite never featuring in a competitive match for Bayer Leverkusen. The club…
Two deadly coordinated assaults mark a grim milestone July 31, 2026, entered Niger’s history as one of its darkest days when coordinated attacks by the Islamic State in the Sahel…
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…
As the 2026-27 UEFA Champions League qualification campaign heats up, French giants Olympique Lyonnais find themselves on the road once again, this time in Prague. The Gones will face off…