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The transit fee collected by Cameroon for Chad’s crude oil transported via the Chad-Cameroon pipeline has already hit 12.2 billion FCFA within the first four months of 2026. According to the Pipeline Steering and Monitoring Committee, this figure represents a year-on-year increase of 1.2 billion FCFA, marking an 11% rise compared to the same period […]
Senegal is currently navigating one of its most intricate political phases since the Bassirou Diomaye Faye – Ousmane Sonko partnership ascended to power in March 2024. While long regarded as the inseparable architects behind the Pastef party’s vision, recent events now reveal increasingly apparent differences between the head of state and the enduring historical leader […]
International Bénin and Niger leaders unite to boost bilateral ties The Presidents of Bénin and Niger, Romuald Wadagni and Abdourahamane Tiani, reaffirmed their commitment to deepen cooperation, with a focus on security and economic growth. — 2 min read On June 2, 2026, Bénin’s President Romuald Wadagni paid an official friendship and working visit to […]
Algeria delivers 40 MW power plant to Niamey amid deepening ties On a high-profile visit to Niamey this Wednesday, June 3, 2026, Algerian Prime Minister Sami Grieb and his Nigerien counterpart, Ali Mahaman Lamine Zeine, officially inaugurated a 40-megawatt power plant gifted by Algeria. The milestone event marked the second such visit in recent months, […]
On June 2, 2026, Benin’s President Romuald Wadagni paid an official visit to Ouagadougou, where he met with Burkina Faso’s transitional leader, Captain Ibrahim Traoré. The visit underscored a shared commitment to reinforcing historical ties while exploring fresh avenues for bilateral cooperation. strengthening regional partnerships The two heads of state reviewed progress in Burkina Faso-Benin […]
Manchester United has formally announced the permanent departure of striker Rasmus Hojlund to Serie A club Napoli, bringing an end to his three-year stint at Old Trafford. The Danish international, who joined the Red Devils from Atalanta in 2023, has completed his move to Italy after a successful loan spell. The transfer becomes permanent as […]
Morocco and UAE deepen Atlantic-Gulf alliance amid Middle East crisis The meeting between King Mohammed VI of Morocco and UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed in Rabat signals a strategic reinforcement of ties, with a focus on infrastructure investments and maritime security control. Key alliance figures: from gas pipeline to high-speed rail Mutual support: Western […]
A groundbreaking €348 million initiative (3.7 billion Moroccan dirhams) has been unveiled to bolster Morocco’s national water policy, spearheaded by the Ministry of Equipment and Water in collaboration with the European Union, Germany, France, and Italy. funding structure and international backing The program operates under the “Team Europe” approach, combining €48 million in EU grants […]
Charles Tsimi Writer Subscriber 6Posts 0Edits Blog post3 June 2026 Charles Tsimi Writer Subscriber Senegal’s political crossroads: harmony or discord ahead? What if the current crisis in Senegal, seemingly institutional, is actually the result of a dominant party struggling with its own divisions while grappling with governance rather than remaining confined to radical opposition? Signal […]
Legal and justice Martinez Zogo case: shocking video rocks Cameroon’s courtrooms June 3, 2026 A newly released video depicting the final moments of journalist Martinez Zogo has sent shockwaves through Cameroon’s judicial system. In an unprecedented judicial proceeding at the Yaoundé Military Tribunal, a disturbing video depicting the final moments of investigative journalist Martinez Zogo […]
Tensions are rising in Senegal following the appointment of Me Moussa Sarr as the new Minister of Justice, with opposition leader Ousmane Sonko voicing strong reservations about the move. Sonko, head of the Pastef party, has raised concerns that the selection of Sarr for the critical role of Garde des Sceaux may signal deeper issues […]
Lomé recently convened a significant Regional Dialogue dedicated to bolstering the prevention agenda across the Gulf of Guinea. This pivotal gathering brought together a diverse array of participants, including governmental representatives, regional institutions, United Nations agencies, technical and financial partners, and community stakeholders deeply invested in peacebuilding and conflict prevention initiatives. During the opening […]