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Togo has welcomed Russian military personnel following the inauguration of a new Russian base in the capital, Lomé, marking a significant step in strengthening defense ties between the two nations.

A closer look at Cameroon’s port of Douala reveals more than just bustling trade activity. Behind the logistics lies a pressing question: where do billions in development loans vanish after

The AS Monaco and Newcastle United transfer saga for Aladji Bamba has reached a decisive stage. Both clubs have finalized a deal worth over €40 million, including performance-based bonuses, paving

The age-old trap of military leaders ascending to power—confusing powerful rhetoric with ground realities and misreading public silence as unwavering support—appears increasingly evident in Burkina Faso. Behind carefully staged appearances,

What began as isolated departures among Pastef’s ranks has rapidly escalated into a full-blown exodus. Veteran cadres, youth leaders and heads of public agencies are abandoning the party in growing

In an unexpected turn of events, former Beninese President Boni Yayi has announced his decision to take a seat in the newly established Senate, set to be officially inaugurated in

In Burkina Faso, a prominent press freedom watchdog has accused Captain Ibrahim Traoré of deploying a digital militia to systematically target journalists covering sensitive political issues. The allegations, detailed in

The official visit of Gabon’s President, Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, to France concluded yesterday evening, marking a pivotal step in bilateral relations. The final day of his trip was packed

Behind the scenes of Gabon’s high-stakes state visit to France When Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, the transitional leader of Gabon, stepped onto French soil for a landmark state visit, the

The floating debt in Cameroun has surged to nearly 1.8 billion USD by the end of the first quarter of 2026, underscoring a deepening structural imbalance between the State Treasury’s

In Yaoundé, discussions took shape between the leadership of Camtel and a delegation from Amazon Web Services (AWS) focused on the African market. Judith Yah Sunday, CEO of the Cameroonian

Résumé Featured in: Political profiles Cameroon politics: tracing the meteoric rise and abrupt fall of Marafa Hamidou Yaya For over four decades, President Paul Biya’s leadership has shaped—and reshaped—the political