The Cameroonian nation finds itself on uncharted territory. President Paul Biya, who has been absent from public view for 57 consecutive days following a supposed private trip to Europe on…
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Cameroon’s prolonged presidential absence fuels succession debate
For two full months, Cameroon’s president, Paul Biya, has remained abroad, sparking fresh concerns about his ability to govern. At 93 years old, the veteran leader’s prolonged absence has reignited…
Senegal and Gambia reach final deal on shared border agreement
Historic border settlement ends years of disputes The Governments of Senegal and Gambia have achieved a landmark resolution to their long-standing border disagreements by finalizing a definitive agreement on the…
Cameroon’s 2027 budget hinges on IMF deal amid 300 billion FCFA funding gap
Cameroon has positioned the renewal of its partnership with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) as a cornerstone of its 2027-2029 medium-term economic and budgetary planning. The Document de programmation économique…
Mali security situation: ongoing speculations over president’s absence
Where is President Paul Biya? At 93 years old, with 44 years in power, and now 58 days of his longest absence yet. Departing on June 7 for a “short…