Boni Yayi to join senate: a bold step for Bénin’s democracy
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…
Burkina Faso: digital militia allegedly linked to Traoré targets journalists
Reporters Without Borders (RSF) has leveled serious allegations against Burkina Faso’s transitional leader, Ibrahim Traoré, accusing him of operating a coordinated “digital militia” designed to intimidate and silence independent journalists…
Gabon’s state visit to France signals new chapter in bilateral ties
France welcomed Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema for a state visit that concluded late yesterday evening. The final day of the trip was as packed as its predecessors, featuring stops at…
Diplomatic highs and strategic trade-offs in Macron’s state visit to Gabon
a carefully choreographed diplomatic ballet When Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema arrived in Paris for his first state visit as Gabon’s transitional leader, the Élysée Palace rolled out the red carpet.…
Cameroun: rising floating debt reaches $1.8 billion by Q1 2026
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…
Cloud computing and AI: Camtel and AWS explore partnership in Cameroon
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,…
Marafa Hamidou Yaya: the political fall of a once-powerful figure in Cameroon
In Cameroon’s political landscape, few figures have experienced such a dramatic rise and fall as Marafa Hamidou Yaya. Once a key player in the administration of President Paul Biya, his…
Niger South Africa deepen security ties with high level talks
A landmark meeting in Niamey has set the stage for stronger security collaboration between Niger and South Africa. Diplomatic breakthrough in the Sahel A high-profile delegation from South Africa, led…
Sahel football bloc eyes can 2032 hosting rights
Football fans across the Sahel are celebrating a historic milestone after the Confederation of African Football (CAF) officially endorsed the joint bid of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger to host…
Côte d’Ivoire praised for political stability and institutional reforms by African governance body
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…
Long absence of Paul Biya raises concerns in Cameroon
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…
France: mysterious death of Togolese dancer thomas sparks outrage
France, July 22, 2026 – The sudden and tragic demise of Thomas, a young Togolese dancer who had settled in France roughly six months ago, has sent shockwaves through the…