Month: June 2026

Thunderstorm alert disrupts France-Iraq World Cup opener in Philadelphia The highly anticipated World Cup clash between France and Iraq at Philadelphia Stadium faced an unexpected obstacle late Monday evening. A thunderstorm alert was issued just as the second match of the Bleus campaign was set to begin, casting doubt over a timely kickoff. Spectators and […]

Bénin updates national accounts base, GDP 2023 revised upward by 25.2% The National Institute of Statistics and Demography (INStaD) has completed a comprehensive update of Benin’s national economic accounts, shifting the base year from 2015 to 2023. This methodological overhaul has led to a significant upward revision of the country’s 2023 GDP, now estimated at […]

Congo’s top bishop opposes referendum during war The head of the National Episcopal Conference of Congo (Cenco), Archbishop Fulgence Muteba, has strongly criticized the proposed constitutional referendum, calling it untimely in the current climate of conflict gripping the nation. In a rare public statement, the archbishop emphasized that holding a referendum while the country remains […]

After three years of strained relations that led to a complete border closure, Niger and Bénin are now on the brink of restoring cross-border movement following a weekend of high-level talks in Cotonou. The breakthrough came after 48 hours of intensive negotiations that addressed longstanding security and trade disputes between the two nations. At the […]

The recent International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission to Senegal has shed light on critical aspects of the country’s debt management and economic strategy. Discussions in Dakar focused on restructuring existing obligations while exploring sustainable pathways to address fiscal challenges. The engagement underscores the urgency of balancing debt servicing with development priorities amid evolving economic conditions. […]

Amin Mohamed: the referee who will oversee the Argentina vs Austria World Cup duel In the spotlight for one of the most anticipated fixtures of the 2026 FIFA World Cup second round, Egyptian referee Amin Mohamed has been entrusted with the responsibility of officiating the high-stakes Argentina vs Austria encounter. The match, scheduled for Monday, […]

On June 22 in New Delhi, Morocco and India broadened their counter-terrorism collaboration, extending it to covert financial networks, criminal exploitation of technology, cross-border criminal-terrorist linkages, and international movement of armed group members. The second joint working group session between the two nations established a unified approach built on intelligence exchange, institutional capacity building, and […]

After three years of tensions, a glimmer of hope emerges The joint expert committee tasked with examining the reopening of the Bénin–Niger border has delivered its findings, raising hopes of a resolution to a prolonged dispute. While progress has been achieved on security, transit protocols, and legal frameworks, Niamey has set three non-negotiable conditions that […]

Society Crackdown on human trafficking: 13 suspects arrested in fake employment scam Authorities dismantled a sophisticated human trafficking network that lured young job seekers with false promises of lucrative overseas employment. The suspects operated under the guise of multi-level marketing companies, presenting themselves as legitimate recruiters to vulnerable targets. Cameroon News Desk |5 hours ago|1 […]

Cameroon Insider Louis-Paul Motaze Ferdinand Ngoh Ngoh Franck Biya Paul Biya Cameroon’s shifting political landscape fuels speculation As Cameroon’s leadership dynamics enter a pivotal phase, whispers in political circles suggest a strategic reshuffle may be underway. High-ranking officials are quietly positioning themselves, with one name standing out: Louis-Paul Motaze, the nation’s Finance Minister. Observers note […]