Politics Cameroon without Paul Biya is already slipping into chaos, warns filmmaker Jean Pierre Bekolo The acclaimed director paints a stark picture of a nation where authority crumbles and rival factions jockey for power once the longtime leader departs. Editorial Team |July 16, 2026|7 minutes read AAA Follow Cameroon updates on Google Summarize Listen Comment […]
Month: July 2026
Senegal’s supreme court declines to rule on sonko’s parliamentary seat
Supreme Court Declines Urgent Ruling on Sonko’s Case The judge overseeing urgent matters at the Senegal Supreme Court has ruled against intervening in the dispute surrounding Ousmane Sonko’s reinstatement as a deputy. The decision asserts that the matter falls under the internal affairs of the Assemblée nationale, where the high court maintains it has no […]
Gabon’s 2027 budget reform: shifting from spending to results
Economie Gabon’s 2027 budget reform: shifting from spending to results 103 No comment Libreville — The Gabonese government is rolling out one of the most ambitious fiscal reforms in recent history as it prepares the 2027 budget framework. This initiative marks a deliberate break from decades of public finance management, where budgets were often seen […]
Marseille’s football powerhouse boosts ivory coast tourism push
On a sunny Wednesday, a delegation from Olympique de Marseille touched down at Félix Houphouët-Boigny International Airport in Abidjan, greeted by vibrant traditional dances, rhythmic drumbeats, and an enthusiastic fan contingent. This landmark arrival signaled the launch of the club’s 2026 summer tour, a three-day promotional blitz tied to the freshly renewed partnership with Ivory […]
Abidjan port deepens trade ties with Sahel capitals amid political shifts
The Autonomous Port of Abidjan has solidified its economic partnerships with Ouagadougou, Bamako and Niamey, reinforcing its position as a key logistics hub in West Africa. This strategic move comes despite the withdrawal of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger from ECOWAS earlier this year, a development that could have disrupted regional trade flows. Record-breaking performance […]
Starlink granted operating license in Côte d’Ivoire to bridge digital divide
Côte d’Ivoire has officially greenlit Starlink’s satellite internet service to operate within its borders. The landmark decision was announced on July 16 during a high-profile visit by Frank R. Garcia, U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs, at the U.S. Embassy in Abidjan. The visit also coincided with the signing of multiple economic […]
Legal action taken over sonko’s remarks on touba
A fresh legal battle has emerged following Ousmane Sonko’s controversial comments about the holy city of Touba. A descendant of Serigne Touba has formally petitioned the Public Prosecutor at the Dakar High Court to initiate a judicial inquiry into the remarks. In a formal complaint filed on July 14, 2026, Serigne Modou Maroun Niang—identified as […]
Ouagadougou urges african union to embrace bold reforms
Ouagadougou urges african union to embrace bold reforms The Burkinabè Minister of Foreign Affairs, Karamoko Jean Marie Traoré, met with Mahamoud Ali Youssouf, President of the African Union Commission, on July 15 during his regional tour of the three member states of the Alliance of Sahel States (AES): Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso. The discussions […]
France and Morocco deepen strategic ties during Rabat visit
France and Morocco deepen strategic ties during Rabat visit French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu concluded a landmark official visit to Rabat, underscoring a renewed commitment to strengthening the long-standing partnership between France and Morocco. His three-day stay culminated in the announcement of approximately 15 bilateral agreements designed to elevate cooperation across critical sectors. Elevating bilateral […]
Us warns against travel to Sahel amid rising terror threats
Washington raises alarm over Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger as level 4 danger zones The U.S. State Department has updated its global travel advisory, designating 23 nations as Level 4: Do Not Travel—the highest warning level possible. Among the countries listed are Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger, all members of the Alliance of Sahel States […]
France and Morocco strengthen ties with landmark agreements in Rabat
French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu and Moroccan counterpart Aziz Akhannouch concluded a two-day visit to Rabat this week, marking a decisive step in the restoration of bilateral relations between the two nations. The discussions, held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, underscored a new era of cooperation following years of diplomatic friction. Lecornu hailed the […]
Tchad ouvre ses frontières : plus de visa pour les Africains dès 2027
A partir du 1er janvier 2027, tous les ressortissants du continent pourront entrer sur le territoire tchadien sans visa. Le Tchad s'apprête à ouvrir une nouvelle page de son histoire diplomatique. En marge du Forum africain de l’eau, organisé à N’Djamena en présence de plusieurs chefs d’État et de nombreuses personnalités, le président Mahamat Idriss […]