Cameroon self-proclaimed biya’s son arrested for impersonation

Cameroon: Self-proclaimed ‘son of Paul Biya’ arrested on serious charges Yaoundé, Cameroon — Georges-Gilbert Baongla, the man who has long claimed to be the eldest son of President Paul Biya,…

New phase of Mali Morocco cooperation kicks off in Bamako

A new chapter in Mali and Morocco‘s bilateral ties is set to unfold as high-level officials gather in Bamako for a pivotal four-day event. The fourth edition of the Great…

Collective of serigne touba’s grandsons declares ousmane sonko persona non grata in touba

Breaking Senegal Touba Collective of Serigne Touba’s Grandsons Declares Ousmane Sonko ‘Persona Non Grata’ in Touba July 23, 2026 A collective representing the descendants of Serigne Touba has escalated its…

Niger: escalating human rights crisis under military rule

Niger faces deepening human rights crisis three years after military takeover As Niger approaches the third anniversary of the July 26, 2023 military coup, international observers report a significant deterioration…

Us considers military action against jihadists in Mali

US weighs military response to JNIM in Mali amid security crisis The Trump administration is exploring the possibility of a US military intervention targeting the Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal Muslimin…

Rising xenophobia in Senegal amid intensified foreigner checks

Amadou Bangoura, a 30-year-old Beninese student, will never forget that evening. It was nearly 10 p.m. when he left his gym in the Liberté 6 district of Dakar after another…

Uncovering the untapped billions in Cameroon’s development loans

Omer Mbadi Cameroun correspondent World Bank African Development Bank Where have Cameroon’s billions in development loans gone? At the heart of the Port of Douala, on March 22, 2025, stacks…

Aladji bamba set for high-profile move to england’s top flight

AS Monaco and Newcastle United have reached a landmark agreement for the transfer of Aladji Bamba, valued at over €40 million including performance-related bonuses. The 20-year-old French-Guinean midfielder, born in…

Burkina Faso’s leadership under Ibrahim Traoré faces growing internal strains

The age-old trap of military-led governance continues to ensnare leaders who ascend through force, often mistaking rhetoric for reality and interpreting public silence—borne of fear or uncertainty—as unwavering support. In…

Ousmane Sonko’s party shaken by wave of resignations

A wave of high-profile departures from Pastef is reshaping Senegal’s political landscape, revealing deep fractures within its leadership after the creation of a rival presidential party. What began as isolated…

Human rights groups highlight digital militia targeting journalists in Burkina Faso

Human rights advocates have raised concerns about a coordinated digital campaign allegedly orchestrated to intimidate and silence journalists covering Burkina Faso’s evolving political landscape. The allegations center on a network…

Cloud and ai discussions between camtel and aws in Cameroon

High-level discussions took place in Yaoundé between executives of Camtel and a delegation from Amazon Web Services (AWS) focused on Africa’s digital landscape. Judith Yah Sunday, CEO of the Cameroonian…