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Legal team denies allegations in Cameroun state services controversy A sharp rebuttal has emerged from the legal representatives of Sani Mouhamadou, who categorically refute claims made by opposing counsel regarding a 2020 engagement with state institutions. In a formal right of reply issued through his advocate, Me Mélissa Nyoth, Sani Mouhamadou dismissed assertions that his […]
Bénin Bénin : intégralité du règlement intérieur du Sénat (PDF) Adopté le 30 juillet 2026 à Porto-Novo, le règlement intérieur du Sénat béninois fixe les règles d’organisation, de fonctionnement et d’intervention de la nouvelle institution. En 103 articles, le texte précise notamment les pouvoirs du Sénat sur certaines lois, son rôle dans la régulation de […]
In Burkina Faso, economic realities are increasingly confronting prominent geopolitical narratives. The escalating cost of fuel stands as a particularly salient illustration of this dynamic. For several years, Captain Ibrahim Traoré’s administration has presented Russia as a pivotal strategic ally, instrumental in the nation’s pursuit of sovereignty. However, the current pressures surrounding hydrocarbon supplies underscore […]
Sénégal Senegal’s Pastef party pushes for constitutional reform and oversight of ‘secret funds’ The President of the National Assembly, Ousmane Sonko, inaugurated the first extraordinary session of the year in Senegal on Monday, August 10. Lawmakers are scheduled to review five legislative proposals within a fortnight. Among these are two urgent bills introduced by the […]
With the terrorist menace casting a long shadow over the critical “three borders” region, Niger is actively seeking strategic military partnerships to alleviate the strain on its armed forces. Under immense pressure from the escalating violence perpetrated by non-state armed groups, particularly the Al-Qaeda-affiliated Jama’at Nasr al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM) and the Islamic State in the […]
ÉPIDÉMIE Chad’s cholera outbreak: N’Djamena faces highest fatality rates A persistent cholera epidemic continues its spread across Chad, with official figures reporting 320 confirmed cases and 15 fatalities by August 8th. A concerning surge saw 52 new infections recorded within just three days. The capital city, N’Djamena, is particularly affected, registering the most critical mortality […]
Côte d’Ivoire Laurent Gbagbo introduces collective leadership at PPA-CI helm Côte d’Ivoire’s PPA-CI party has undergone a strategic restructuring under Laurent Gbagbo, who appointed five leaders to key positions. Announced in early August, this reorganization aims to distribute responsibilities while keeping the former president at the center of the party’s decision-making process. Key appointments and […]
Paul Biya absent depuis deux mois : les interrogations s’intensifient au Cameroun Actus. Absent du Cameroun depuis le 7 juin, le président Paul Biya n’est toujours pas rentré. Les récentes nominations militaires ravivent les interrogations sur son état de santé et la succession au sommet de l’État. Pour le journaliste et auteur camerounais Jean-Bruno Tagne, […]
Doctoral thesis defense on contractual freedom in OHADA cooperative law held in Lomé We are pleased to announce the successful defense of a doctoral thesis in private law by Mr. Sahalim AKAN on Wednesday, July 29, 2026. The defense took place in Room N°1 of the LTAG at the University of Lomé, Togo, focusing on […]
Offensive remarks targeting Gabon’s President, Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, along with his mother and wife, have elicited a strong condemnation from Hugues Ongoundou. In a particularly firm statement, Ongoundou clarifies that his intervention is not an act of support for the current administration or an endorsement of the Head of State’s policies. For him, deliberately […]
Aly Ngouille Ndiaye raises questions over Ousmane Sonko’s special funds Former Minister Aly Ngouille Ndiaye recently shed light on the 1.7 billion FCFA political fund allocated to Ousmane Sonko. Ndiaye indicated that these funds were reportedly exhausted prior to Sonko’s request for supplementary budgetary allocations, prompting concerns about the accountability of these expenditures. Aly Ngouille […]
The political landscape and 2027 elections in Sénégal As Sénégal prepares for the upcoming presidential elections scheduled for January 2027, a compelling question is circulating within political circles: could President Bassirou Diomaye Faye be contemplating a postponement of these pivotal polls? This speculation emerges amid ongoing political shifts and strategic maneuvers that are actively shaping […]