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Cameroon’s government has firmly dismissed circulating rumors suggesting that President Paul Biya is no longer alive. In an official statement, government spokesperson René Emmanuel Sadi confirmed that the Head of State remains in good health and continues to fulfill his duties as leader of the nation. The clarification came amid swirling speculations about Biya’s whereabouts […]

Benin health workers payroll decentralized to local councils A groundbreaking shift in Benin’s health sector management has seen administrative and financial oversight of 2025-contracted health workers transferred directly to all 77 municipalities across the country. The landmark decision, formalized through a ministerial circular signed on July 23, 2026 by Rodrigue Sèwènan Chaou, Minister of Decentralization […]

Mali : Des milliers de déplacés vivent dans la précarité après leur fuite de Kouakourou For two weeks, thousands of residents from Kouakourou, a central Malian town, have endured dire circumstances after being forcibly displaced. Their exodus began following a stark ultimatum from the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM), an Al-Qaïda-aligned […]

With a symbolic highway tribute and a calculated migration pressure point, Morocco is deploying a dual strategy to secure decisive backing from Washington on the Western Sahara dispute. The gesture honors the former U.S. president whose administration recognized Morocco’s sovereignty over the territory in 2020, while the sudden surge of migrants at Ceuta tests Madrid’s […]

The Mégapari affair has emerged as one of the most talked-about economic and judicial cases this autumn in Dakar. An estimated seven billion CFA francs, equivalent to nearly 10.7 million euros, has allegedly been siphoned off from this online sports betting and gaming platform, which operates actively within the Senegalese market. This substantial sum, particularly […]

Tchad Chad’s plastic waste crisis: transforming challenges into circular economy opportunities Chad generates 20,000 tonnes of plastic waste annually, yet recycling efforts remain in their infancy. A lack of infrastructure, public awareness, and adequate support hinders a sector with immense potential for economic growth and environmental protection. — 3 min de lecture Partager Every day, […]

The message, though concise, carries significant weight: Cameroon‘s President, Paul Biya, is expected to return to Yaoundé soon. This announcement, disseminated by his office, follows another period of the head of state’s absence from national territory. At 91 years old, the continent’s longest-serving leader consistently sparks a wave of inquiries regarding his health and the […]

The prolonged absence of President Paul Biya from Cameroon has triggered widespread speculation about his health and the stability of the country’s institutions. At 93 years old, the head of state has not been seen in public since departing nearly two months ago, fueling concerns over his condition and the potential for a power vacuum. […]

After 56 days of absence and unrelenting speculation, Cameroon’s government has finally broken its silence: President Paul Biya is alive, and his return is imminent. Yet the questions persist. End of the blackout: government confirms Paul Biya is alive Fifty-six days of collective breath-holding came to an abrupt end on Sunday, August 2, 2026. During […]