Cameroon: UDC strongly denounces alleged torture of activist Jacques Bertrand Mang
Cameroon’s Union démocratique du Cameroun condemns alleged torture of political activist The Union démocratique du Cameroun (UDC) has expressed deep concern over reports that activist Jacques Bertrand Mang was subjected to torture and inhumane treatment. Through its president, Patricia Tomaino Ndam Njoya, the party vehemently condemns such acts, which violate the Cameroonian Constitution. ‘’Should these […]
Read MoreMali army secures supply convoy of 940 trucks to Bamako
Between June 23 and 29, the Malian Armed Forces successfully escorted a convoy of 940 civilian supply trucks along the Kaïs-Sandari-Diema-Bamako route, ensuring safe passage to the capital. The operation began with 540 trucks departing from Kaïs toward Sandari, later joined by an additional military escort originating from Diéma. Vehicles stranded along the way were […]
Read MoreGabon accelerates economic transformation with African development bank
Economy Gabon accelerates economic transformation with African development bank By Editor-in-Chief July 1, 2026 138 No comment Libreville, July 1, 2026 — As Gabon advances its bold economic transformation agenda, the African Development Bank (AfDB) has reaffirmed its commitment to spearhead this critical phase. The continental financial institution’s high-level engagement in Libreville signals a renewed […]
Read MoreSupporting president paul biya’s vice-presidential nomination
Politics Why we must rally behind President Paul Biya’s vice-presidential nomination The June 29, 2026 announcement by the Minister of Finance regarding the rehabilitation of the Sonara refinery has reignited national debate. This bold intervention follows closely on the heels of… Armand Djaleu | July 1, 2026 | 4 minutes read A A A Follow […]
Read MoreCameroun football crisis overshadows national priorities
Opinion Cameroon football debate: why national priorities must come first In a nation awaiting long-overdue government reforms, public discourse remains fixated on football. Jean Rodrigue Atemengue’s open letter challenges this misplaced focus. When football overshadows governance Jean Rodrigue Atemengue’s open letter delivers a sharp critique of Cameroon’s public discourse priorities. In a nation where a […]
Read MoreHow Mali’s military rulers are strangling private enterprise under the guise of regulation
Dictatorships follow a predictable pattern: once dissenting voices are silenced, independent media shuttered, and freedom of expression strangled, the next logical step is to monopolize economic independence. The military-led transition in Mali has now entered this dangerous phase, cloaking its true intentions behind administrative theater. The regime’s latest move—a ceremonially signed Charter for Micro, Small […]
Read MoreControversy erupts over proposed extraterrestrial embassy in Burkina Faso
A recent proposal by a Burkinabè movement to establish an ’embassy for extraterrestrials’ as a means to bolster national sovereignty has ignited widespread debate across the country. The announcement, which has dominated discussions on social media, has drawn sharp criticism from many who question its relevance amid Burkina Faso’s pressing challenges. Public reactions and critical […]
Read MoreBenin pilots drone-based malaria control in six pilot towns
An unprecedented public health offensive is unfolding in Bénin this week, as authorities deploy high-tech drones to stamp out malaria at its source. The initiative, unveiled in Cotonou on June 30, 2026, marks a radical departure from traditional control methods, combining artificial intelligence, geospatial mapping, and precision drone spraying to target mosquito breeding sites before […]
Read MoreSenegal constitutional reform: PDS urges massive no vote against Sonko’s plans
PDS takes a firm stance against constitutional changes in Senegal The Democratic Party of Senegal (PDS), led by Karim Wade, has publicly rejected the proposed constitutional reforms, calling for a decisive “No” vote in the upcoming referendum. The party acknowledges President Bassirou Diomaye Faye’s decision to involve citizens in the process but warns that the […]
Read MoreGabon advances five-year security plan to modernize national police
The Gabonese government has taken a decisive step toward strengthening its security apparatus with the adoption of a new five-year programming law for the National Police. Following the approval of a military programming law just twelve months prior, this initiative marks the next phase in the country’s security modernization efforts. The project, presented during the […]
Read MoreMorocco kuwait boost air travel ties with strategic talks
In a significant step toward deepening regional aviation partnerships, Morocco’s Minister of Transport and Logistics, Abdessamad Kayouh, met with Cheikh Hamoud Mubarak Al-Sabah, President of Kuwait’s Directorate General of Civil Aviation, in Rabat this week. The high-level discussions centered on strengthening air navigation cooperation between the two nations, aligning with broader goals of enhancing safety […]
Read MoreGabon’s national parks set to become global conservation leaders
Environment Gabon’s national parks set to become global conservation leaders By Editorial Team July 1, 2026 168 No comments Libreville, July 1, 2026 — As global priorities shift toward climate action and sustainable development, Gabon is taking a bold step by initiating Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certification for all 13 of its national parks. This […]
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