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International Burkina Faso leader challenges historical arab slavery and radical islam In a televised address, Burkina Faso’s head of state, Ibrahim Traoré, publicly addressed centuries of Arab-led slavery imposed on African populations. His remarks have sparked significant debate across the Muslim world. The speech delivered by Captain Ibrahim Traoré, who has led Burkina Faso since […]
Cameroon’s prolonged presidential absence sparks institutional scrutiny Paul Biya, Africa’s longest-serving leader, remains out of the public eye after 44 days abroad Cameroon’s political landscape has been dominated by questions surrounding the whereabouts of President Paul Biya, whose unexpected extended stay abroad has raised unprecedented concerns about the country’s governance continuity. Departing on June 7, […]
The Bénin and Morocco have taken a giant leap forward in their bilateral relations, sealing their strongest partnership yet during the 7th session of the Bénino-Maroc Joint Cooperation Commission in Cotonou. Against the backdrop of a rapidly evolving global economy, this high-stakes meeting not only reinforced diplomatic ties but also laid the groundwork for unprecedented […]
Why the Gaskindé attack remains a shadow over Burkina Faso’s political transition The events of September 26, 2022, marked a turning point in Burkina Faso’s recent history. A military convoy carrying vital supplies to the besieged town of Djibo was ambushed near Gaskindé, in the northern reaches of the country. The attack, claimed by the […]
The Beninese government and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (BERD) have solidified their partnership in a landmark meeting, positioning Cotonou as a key hub for the bank’s operations in West Africa. On July 21, 2026, the Minister of Economy and Finance, Aristide Medenou, welcomed a high-level BERD delegation led by Dr. Heike Harmgart, […]
Chelsea Football Club has shattered the Premier League transfer record with the £138 million acquisition of Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa. The English attacking midfielder, aged 23, signed a contract extension until 2033, marking the highest fee ever spent by a club in England’s top flight.
Félix Tshisekedi has now committed to organizing an inclusive national dialogue in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), following a meeting with religious leaders in Kinshasa. The initiative, which has been demanded for over a year, still requires concrete steps to move forward. The President must issue an ordinance to convene the dialogue, appoint facilitators, […]
Economy Somdia exits Sosucam amid sugar import policy disputes What lies behind the sudden withdrawal of Somdia from the Cameroonian sugar giant Sosucam, despite commitments made to the President? Armand Djaleu |July 22, 2026|2 min read AAA Follow Cameroon news on Google Summarize Listen Comment Advertisement « After Somdia’s decision to exit Sosucam, despite Pierre […]
The Democratic Republic of Congo is at a critical juncture as opposition forces push back against President Félix Tshisekedi’s potential third term bid. Demonstrations planned for July 22 have been postponed, but the opposition remains resolute in its demands: a national dialogue must commence before August 15. What do citizens expect from this much-anticipated forum? […]
Congo-Kinshasa political crisis: opposition demands urgent national dialogue before august 15 The political landscape in Kinshasa is heating up as the opposition coalition steadfastly refuses to back down on its refusal to endorse a third term for President Félix Tshisekedi. While the planned protest march scheduled for this Wednesday has been postponed, the opposition remains […]
The northern regions of Togo are facing an escalating terrorist threat, but a growing controversy overshadows the security response: the presence of foreign military and paramilitary forces. In a bold collective statement, opposition groups and civil society organizations are demanding answers from President Faure Gnassingbé’s administration, questioning the opacity surrounding these arrangements. a united opposition […]
business update Dangote eyes Cameroon’s oil sector with ambitious storage and logistics plans The Nigerian conglomerate, already a major player in Cameroon’s cement industry, is now negotiating substantial investments in the country’s oil infrastructure, focusing on storage and transportation. Business desk |July 22, 2026|3 min read A A A Summarize Listen Comment Dangote’s strategic pivot […]