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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 […]
Politics Me Félicité Zeifman blasts Fridolin Nke for trivializing justice in Cameroon Armand Djaleu | July 22, 2026 | 4 min read The fiery remarks from Paris-based attorney Me Félicité Zeifman—legal representative for the family of slain journalist Martinez Zogo—have reverberated across Cameroon’s media landscape. Her public rebuke of philosopher and commentator Fridolin Nke cuts […]
strengthening ties Bénin and Maroc forge 14 new cooperation agreements bilateral partnership deepens across multiple sectors The 7th session of the joint Bénin-Maroc cooperation commission convened in Cotonou on July 21, 2026, at the Ministry of Economy and Finance. The gathering marked a pivotal moment in bilateral relations, culminating in the signing of fourteen strategic […]
Two parallel investigations have uncovered a sophisticated network funneling Russian petroleum products into global markets despite Western sanctions imposed after the Ukraine invasion. Evidence points to Morocco as a critical transit hub in this covert trade route. Geneva-based trader coordinates Moroccan fuel imports Investigative findings reveal that Morocco emerged in 2025 as North Africa’s top […]
N’Djamena hosts pivotal CNEF meeting to shape Chad’s economic trajectory The National Economic and Financial Committee (CNEF) of Chad convened its second ordinary session of 2026 in N’Djamena on July 21, under the leadership of Tahir Hamid Nguilin, State Minister overseeing Finance, Budget, Economy, Planning, and International Cooperation, who also chairs the Committee. Attendees included […]