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Digital campaign against press freedom under scrutiny in Burkina Faso Reporters Without Borders (RSF) has raised serious concerns about a coordinated online campaign allegedly orchestrated by supporters of Burkina Faso’s transitional leader, Captain Ibrahim Traoré. The watchdog group claims these individuals, dubbed a “digital militia”, are systematically targeting journalists critical of the current administration, using […]
Gabon’s Head of State, Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, concluded his official visit to France late yesterday evening after a packed agenda. The final day mirrored the intensity of the previous engagements, featuring stops at the Luxembourg Palace, Paris City Hall, and the iconic Notre-Dame Cathedral. High-level diplomacy at the Luxembourg Palace During his visit to […]
The highly anticipated state visit of Gabon’s transitional leader, General Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, to France concluded recently, leaving behind a trail of diplomatic symbolism and strategic negotiations. The three-day event, marked by opulence and delicate compromises, offered a glimpse into the evolving dynamics between the two nations. From the moment General Oligui Nguema and […]
By the close of the first quarter of 2026, Cameroon’s floating debt has ballooned to nearly $1.8 billion, spotlighting a deepening structural imbalance between the government’s financial commitments and its actual payment capacity. This growing pile of arrears encompasses all invoices settled or pending beyond regulatory deadlines, overwhelmingly owed to domestic suppliers, service providers, and […]
The meeting in Yaoundé brought together Camtel’s leadership with a delegation from Amazon Web Services (AWS) focused on African markets. Judith Yah Sunday, CEO of the Cameroonian state-owned operator, hosted Raya Nassar and Terrence Naidoo, senior executives from the U.S. tech giant, alongside Antoinette Manyaga, a representative from the U.S. embassy’s technology services in Cameroon. […]
Georges Dougueli Political analyst specialising in Cameroon Cameroon’s political upheavals: the rise and fall of Marafa Hamidou Yaya Since 1982, President Paul Biya’s leadership has shaped and reshaped Cameroon’s political landscape. Many once-powerful figures now face the consequences of challenging his authority—either in pursuit of power or simply to share it. Cameroon’s shifting power dynamics: […]
The Nigerien Minister of State for Interior, Public Security and Territorial Administration received a high-profile delegation from South Africa today, marking a pivotal moment in bilateral security cooperation. Diplomatic momentum in Niamey In a significant diplomatic engagement, the visiting South African delegation was led by Kubyane Jeffrey Thokoane, Director-General of the State Security Agency—a figure […]
The African Football Confederation (CAF) has officially validated the joint bid submitted by Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger to host the 2032 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). This milestone, though largely symbolic, marks the first step in a long journey that will test the region’s readiness in infrastructure and security. The historic meeting took place […]
Côte d’Ivoire praised for governance progress as second evaluation nears The African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM), Africa’s premier governance assessment tool established by the African Union, has commended Côte d’Ivoire for its significant strides in political stability, economic transformation, and institutional reforms. Speaking during a working visit to Abidjan’s Cocody district, Marie-Antoinette Rose-Quatre, Director-General of […]
What began as an announced private trip to Europe has stretched into an unusually long absence. President Paul Biya of Cameroon, along with his wife, left the country on June 7, 2026, and has yet to return after more than 40 days. This prolonged disappearance has sparked growing concern among citizens, especially as no official […]
France, July 22, 2026 – The sudden and suspicious death of Thomas, a young dancer from Togo who had been living in France for about six months, has sent shockwaves through the Togolese community and raised serious questions about the circumstances surrounding his demise. Conflicting accounts and troubling details Thomas had recently relocated to France […]
crime et justice Actualités Twitter Justice à deux vitesses en Centrafrique : la CPS ouvre une enquête sur Am-Dafock mais reste silencieuse sur les crimes commis par les mercenaires russes du groupe Wagner Par Corbeaunews – 22 juillet 2026 0 1 FacebookTwitterPinterestWhatsApp FacebookTwitterPinterestWhatsApp Article précédentLevée des couleurs : le patriotisme ne se décrète pas, il […]