Senegal: civil servants face post-Magal financial strain
In Senegal, the festive atmosphere of the annual Grand Magal of Touba has given way to a palpable sense of discontent among the nation’s civil servants. Following the significant religious pilgrimage, many state employees are finding themselves in a challenging financial predicament, casting a shadow over the immediate aftermath of the revered celebration. The post-Magal […]
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WHO chief arrives in DRC as Ebola outbreak escalates
The World Health Organization (WHO) had previously raised alarm about the current Ebola surge, noting its “exceptional intensification” and urging a significant scale-up of the health response. Congolese authorities have reported a total of 3,874 confirmed cases, including 1,751 fatalities, since the onset of this epidemic. The nation’s most devastating previous outbreak, between 2018 and […]
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Cameroon under Paul Biya’s prolonged absence: who governs the nation?
An unprecedented absence raises questions For over two months, Africa’s oldest serving head of state has been absent from Cameroon. At 93 years old, President Paul Biya, re-elected in 2025 amid disputed elections, remains in Geneva, Switzerland, where he arrived on June 7 for what authorities described as a “private stay.” This marks the longest […]
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Benin leads global ocean prediction training with opera project
With coastal erosion and marine resource management pressing concerns, Bénin has taken a decisive step toward strengthening its maritime expertise. Through the OPERA (Ocean Prediction Enhancement in Regions of Africa) initiative, a groundbreaking international training program on ocean forecasting has just concluded, drawing nearly 1,200 participants worldwide. This effort has elevated Bénin‘s universities and researchers […]
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Who chief visits dr Congo as ebola outbreak worsens
The Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, has arrived in Kinshasa to meet with President Félix Tshisekedi as the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) grapples with the 17th outbreak of Ebola. Health authorities in the DRC declared the latest Ebola epidemic on May 15, weeks behind the initial detection. The […]
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Benin and canada establish permanent diplomatic dialogue framework
The Republic of Bénin and Canada have formalized a permanent framework for political and diplomatic dialogue, designed to institutionalize regular consultations between Cotonou and Ottawa while ensuring sustained follow-up on their shared commitments. The announcement was conveyed through an official statement from Bénin‘s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, shared via social media platform X on August […]
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Cameroon’s biya makes military changes amid swiss sojourn
Crédit photo, AFP via Getty Images Cameroonian leader Paul Biya, a prominent national figure who has been absent from public view for nearly two months, has enacted a significant military reshuffle amid growing concerns over his prolonged stay abroad. The 93-year-old president appointed new officials to critical positions within the armed forces and elevated five […]
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Yan diomande transfer fee soars to near-record as real madrid closes in
The transfer saga surrounding Yan Diomande is reaching its climax, with the Real Madrid set to finalize a deal that could shatter records. According to insiders, the Spanish giants are poised to offer between €130 million and €140 million to secure the Ivorian winger from RB Leipzig, a figure that would place him among the […]
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Cameroon military reshuffle amid president biya’s prolonged absence
In a move that has intensified scrutiny over his extended absence, Cameroon’s President Paul Biya recently approved a sweeping reshuffle within the country’s military leadership. The decree, signed on August 3, introduced four new high-ranking appointments, including the historic elevation of General Raymond Jean Charles Beko’o Abondo to command the Republican Guard—a role traditionally reserved […]
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Bénin allocates $14.5 billion to build climate-resilient economy by 2035
The Bénin government has unveiled an ambitious plan to mobilize $14.5 billion (approximately 8,004.38 billion FCFA) to bolster the country’s economic resilience against climate risks while accelerating its transition to sustainable development. This initiative, outlined in the third iteration of the Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC 3.0) spanning 2026 to 2035, was officially presented on August […]
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Paul Biya’s absence fuels power vacuum debate in Cameroon
At 93 years old, President Paul Biya has spent nearly two months abroad, initially described as a “brief private stay in Europe”, raising serious concerns about his ability to lead. His prolonged absence has fueled accusations of a power vacuum and intensified speculation about his health. To counter mounting doubts, the Cameroonian head of state […]
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Congo genocide recognition campaign gains momentum in France
An ambitious diplomatic push is set to unfold in France as early as the next parliamentary session to secure formal recognition of the genocide in the Democratic Republic of Congo (GENOCOST). The initiative, spearheaded by the Collective of French Elected Officials from Congo-Kinshasa (CEFOCK), follows a high-level meeting with President Félix Tshisekedi at the Cité […]
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