Cameroon’s top judge Clément Atangana dies at 85: what next for constitutional oversight?

Influential Cameroonian jurist Clément Atangana, who for eight years led the nation’s constitutional council and shaped electoral disputes, passed away on October 4, 2026, in Paris. His death has triggered…

Gabon’s human capital push sparks debate over economic self-reliance

Public reaction divides: is Gabon betting on the right economic horse? Libreville, October 2026 — Gabon’s latest initiative to prioritize human capital over physical infrastructure is drawing mixed reactions from…

How Félix Tshisekedi outsourced DRC’s fight against M23 rebels

As the M23 rebel group advanced toward Goma, the capital of North Kivu province, in early 2025, the Congolese government in Kinshasa scrambled to mount a last-ditch defense. The strategy…

Cameroon’s 15,607 billion FCFA debt: the fallout, the debate, and what happens next

Cameroon’s public debt has climbed past 15,600 billion FCFA, and the reaction has been swift — from the International Monetary Fund’s warning chair to households wondering what it all means.…

Lomé emerges as Russia’s logistical gateway amid shifting Sahel corridors

The announcement of a new Russian logistical corridor connecting the port of Lomé to Sahelian markets has triggered intense debate across West Africa. Far from being a mere commercial arrangement,…

Clément Atangana’s death in Paris: reactions, reckoning and what lies ahead for Cameroon’s Constitutional Council

HomePolitics & SocietyClément Atangana’s death in Paris: reactions, reckoning and what lies ahead for Cameroon’s Constitutional Council Politics & SocietyHealth Clément Atangana’s death in Paris: reactions, reckoning and what lies…

Mistral in Dakar: what a renewed military partnership means for Senegal and France

A new chapter in Senegal-France military ties On Friday, 2 October 2026, the French helicopter carrier Mistral docked in Dakar, drawing attention to a relationship that has seen its share…

Sonelgaz’s Senegal deal sparks debate over Algeria’s energy footprint in West Africa

Algeria’s state energy giant is pushing deeper into West Africa, and its latest move in Senegal is already generating debate about what this means for the region’s energy future. After…

Gabon’s first national day for elderly and retirees sparks debate on what comes next

Social Gabon’s first national day for elderly and retirees sparks debate on what comes next Libreville, Saturday, October 3, 2026 – Gabon is no longer content merely to honor those…

Mistral in Dakar: the fallout, the debate, and what Senegal does next

The French amphibious helicopter carrier Mistral has left Dakar after a five-day stay that has reignited public debate in Senegal about the country’s military relationship with France. The vessel docked…

DR Congo national dialogue: what happens after the consultations end?

Kinshasa, 2 October 2026 — The national dialogue announced by President Félix Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of Congo is now moving from announcement to debate, and the question dominating…

The Mecque incident that sparked global concern: separating fact from viral fiction

The night chaos nearly shattered Islam’s most sacred site The heart of Islam, where millions converge in prayer and reflection, barely avoided disaster last week when a single incident in…