Morocco’s economy posts 4.9% growth in 2025, driven by internal demand
The Moroccan economy experienced a notable acceleration in 2025, achieving a growth rate of 4.9%, an improvement on the 4.4% recorded in 2024. National accounts data from the Haut-Commissariat au…
Mali under pressure as rebel and jihadist offensives reach the capital
The shifting landscape of the Malian conflict In Mali, a critical question now looms over the nation: who truly commands the territory, and what is the ultimate cost to the…
Cameroun judicial crisis: the pressing need for a higher judicial council meeting
The critical state of the Camerounian judiciary On June 2, 2026, President Paul Biya issued a decree to appoint the members of the Higher Judicial Council. This move saw ten…
Senegal governance: can Bassirou Diomaye Faye lead effectively without Pastef?
The political future of Sénégal currently hinges on a pivotal question: can President Bassirou Diomaye Faye govern and pass laws without the total backing of Pastef? This dynamic is central…
Jean Claude Mbede: there are only two real ethnic groups in Cameroon
The complex reality of tribalism in Cameroun often reveals itself in the most unexpected places, frequently masked by intellectualism and social status. To understand the depth of this issue, one…
Cameroon targets 163 million USD to modernize local government through technology
Cameroon is embarking on a decisive phase of its administrative modernization plan. Authorities in Yaoundé are currently seeking 163 million dollars—approximately 90 billion CFA francs—to fund the comprehensive digitization of…
Renforcement de la médiation africaine à Lomé pour la paix dans l’Est de la RDC
Des avancées notables ont été enregistrées dans le cadre de la structuration de la médiation africaine pour ramener la stabilité dans l’Est de la République démocratique du Congo. Ces progrès…
How Modeste Mopa Fatoing stood up to the tax mafia in Cameroun
In the complex landscape of public administration in Cameroun, Modeste Mopa Fatoing emerged as a figure of significant reform and controversy. During his tenure as the Director General of Taxes,…
Malian journalist Chahana Takiou imprisoned following criticism of the ruling junta
Chahana Takiou, the director of the Malian biweekly publication “22 septembre,” was taken into custody on Monday afternoon after appearing before the prosecutor for the specialized unit against cybercrime. This…
CCTV expansion transforms security landscape in Yaoundé and beyond
Enhancing safety through urban video surveillance In the heart of Cameroun, and specifically across the bustling streets of Yaoundé, a digital revolution is taking place. Video surveillance cameras have become…
Algeria extends energy support to Chad with new 40 MW power plant
Algeria is further cementing its role as a key partner in African development through significant energy infrastructure projects. In a major step for bilateral relations, Prime Minister Sifi Ghrieb joined…
Cocaine bust in Zinder: drugs hidden in second-hand clothes
In a major operation to dismantle a transnational criminal network on Friday, June 5, 2026, the OCRTIS seized 920 grams of cocaine cleverly concealed within bales of used clothing in…