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The unexpected passing of Lahbib Mohamed Abdelaziz, son of the former Secretary-General of the Polisario Front, has sent shockwaves through the long-standing Western Sahara conflict. At just 42 years old, his death has left many questioning the future of negotiations that have stalled for decades. Mohamed Abdelaziz, who led the Polisario Front for nearly 40 […]

Mounting tensions in Cameroon as Franck and Chantal Biya stake their claims Georges Dougueli Senior reporter specializing in Cameroon Paul Biya Franck Biya Chantal Biya Cameroon stands at a critical juncture as the shadow of succession looms over the presidency. The nation watches closely as two powerful figures—Franck Biya, the President’s son, and Chantal Biya, […]

Niamey, June 7, 2026 – Niger’s crackdown on drug trafficking reached a new milestone as authorities incinerated a substantial haul of cocaine confiscated during multiple nationwide operations. The destruction ceremony took place this Sunday at the Central Livestock Laboratory (LABOCEL), under the supervision of the National Drug Control Coordination Commission (CNCLD). Over 319 kilograms of […]

The Prime Minister of the Republic of Chad, Mr. Allamaye Halina, highlighted today the vital importance of the Algerian-Chadian relationship and the deepening brotherhood and cooperation between the two nations across multiple sectors. He particularly commended Algeria’s ongoing support, which has been instrumental in strengthening Chad’s energy production capacities and improving electricity supply to fuel […]

Bank of Africa (BOA) Niger, a subsidiary of the pan-African financial group, has defied conventional market expectations by recording a remarkable 40% surge in its stock value on the Bourse Régionale des Valeurs Mobilières (BRVM) in Abidjan. This rally unfolded despite a profit warning and a significant decline in the bank’s net earnings, creating a […]

Algerian Prime Minister Begins Official Visit to Chad The Algerian Prime Minister, Mr. Sifi Ghrieb, arrived in N’Djamena on Monday on an official visit, entrusted by President Abdelmadjid Tebboune. This mission underscores Algeria’s commitment to deepening fraternal ties and strengthening cooperation between the two nations. The visit, which follows high-level diplomatic exchanges, highlights the shared […]

Colonel Michaël Randrianirina arrived in Libreville last Friday for a series of high-level discussions with Gabonese President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema. The visit underscores the growing momentum to strengthen diplomatic and economic bonds between the two nations.   ADVERTISEMENT The two-day working visit by the Malagasy delegation focused on deepening bilateral cooperation and exploring new […]

Africa Cameroun eyes major South Korean investment in cocoa and industry A South Korean industrialist, Dr. Hae-Jung Jung, is set to make substantial investments in Cameroon’s cocoa and manufacturing sectors following a productive meeting with the country’s Trade Minister, Luc Magloire Mbarga Atangana. Staff Writer — 2 min read The Cameroonian Trade Minister, Luc Magloire […]

Diplomatic breakthrough: France and Morocco unite for shared future In a landmark address at the Paris Peace Forum held at Mohammed VI Polytechnic University in Rabat, France’s newly accredited ambassador Philippe Lalliot presented a vision for strengthened collaboration between France and Morocco. His remarks followed the formal presentation of his credentials to His Majesty the […]

The Pastef party has reaffirmed its unwavering support for Ousmane Sonko, who secured a resounding victory as party leader during Saturday’s congress. Just two weeks after being sidelined from the Prime Minister’s office by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, the former head of government—now President of the National Assembly—has further solidified his role as a prominent […]

During his inaugural rally at the Dakar Arena on Sunday, Ousmane Sonko, leader of the PASTEF party, addressed the upcoming 2027 local elections, delivering a firm message about the possibility of a postponed vote. Standing before a packed audience of party members and key figures, Sonko made it clear that PASTEF would not support any […]

Why the United States is tightening sanctions on the DRC conflict Three months after imposing sanctions on the Rwandan military and several of its senior officials, Washington has taken further action. This time, the U.S. is targeting two key figures: a M23 intelligence officer and a FDLR commander, both linked to armed groups fueling the […]