In-depth English analysis and breaking news from the heart of West Africa's Sahel region.
Moussa Balla Fofana’s strategic move: navigating his exit from PASTEF while retaining ministerial duties In a significant development within the Senegalese political landscape, Moussa Balla Fofana has made a bold decision to depart from the PASTEF party, yet crucially, he will retain his ministerial portfolio. This calculated repositioning signals a notable shift, prompting questions about […]
Systematic checks on invalidity and reversion pensions disbursed by the Cameroonian state have generated approximately 12 billion FCFA in annual savings since their implementation in November 2021. This figure, disclosed by Finance Minister Louis Paul Motaze, underscores the extent of irregularities that had previously burdened the Republic’s payroll system. The ongoing operation is an integral […]
The provisional detention of Cameroonian opposition figure Djeukam Tchameni has been prolonged for another six months, a decision immediately challenged by his legal team. Mr. Tchameni, an active supporter of Issa Tchiroma Bakary during the presidential election on October 12, 2025, was apprehended shortly before the official results were announced. He faces charges of undermining […]
A significant financial scandal has engulfed Gabon’s Ministry of National Education. Judicial Police have taken nearly twenty agents, all linked to the Central Directorate of Financial Affairs (DCAF), into custody. This action follows an investigation into a large-scale alleged scheme involving the over-invoicing of cash vouchers. The estimated financial damage exceeds 560 million FCFA, equivalent […]
Senegal’s newly appointed President of the National Assembly, Ousmane Sonko, is slated to make a significant appearance in Yaoundé, Cameroon, from July 7 to 12, 2026. This visit marks his participation in the 51st annual session of the Parliamentary Assembly of La Francophonie (APF). Senegal’s new National Assembly President set for Yaoundé APF session Following […]
A call for legal brilliance from the Abdou Moumouni University’s OHADA Club in Niamey. The Club OHADA UAM/FSJP, operating within the Université Abdou Moumouni in Niamey, Niger, is proud to announce the upcoming National Excellence in OHADA Law Competition for 2026. This prestigious event is being organized in close collaboration with the Comité International du […]
The constitutional amendment debate in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has taken a significant judicial turn. On June 4, 2026, in Kinshasa, leaders of the Coalition Article 64 (C64) presented an assertive assessment of their “dead city” operation, initiated the day prior. They declared that numerous major urban centers across the country had heeded […]
The prominent commodity trader, Gunvor, finds itself once again under criminal investigation in Switzerland, this time concerning a substantial oil contract with Gabon, estimated at approximately one billion dollars. The proceedings, spearheaded by the Swiss Public Prosecutor’s Office, are meticulously examining the conditions under which the agreement for Gabonese crude oil lifting was awarded, alongside […]
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has voiced apprehension regarding the recent renationalization of Eneo in Cameroon. In its assessments released in May 2026, the global financial institution cautioned Yaoundé about the potential financial burden of this move. The operation saw the Cameroonian state acquire nearly the entire capital of the former subsidiary of the British […]
Société Armand Noutack II: Cameroon’s true challenge lies within its citizens, not just its leaders A political observer and high school educator notes that Cameroonians often resist progress, preferring the status quo and relying on personal connections. What would be considered scandalous elsewhere has become normalized here. In a recent commentary, Armand Noutack II expressed […]
The ruling authorities in Mali have recently placed a bounty on the head of Iyad Ag Ghaly, a prominent figure identified as the leader of the Groupe de soutien à l’islam et aux musulmans (Jnim). This Malian jihadist is widely recognized as the most sought-after individual across the entire Sahel region, highlighting the critical importance […]
Mali offers €3m reward to capture JNIM leader The Malian authorities have announced an unprecedented €3 million reward for credible information leading to the capture or elimination of Iyad Ag Ghaly, the head of the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM), an Al-Qaeda-affiliated organization. This bold move comes amid escalating security challenges […]