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Tribal divisions in Cameroon exposed by jean claude mbede
Politics Jean Claude Mbede: “in Cameroon, there are really only two ethnic groups” A Cameroonian journalist based in Italy shares raw insights into tribalism in the country through a powerful
Read MoreCameroon seeks $163 million to digitize local governments
Cameroon is embarking on a bold new phase in its administrative modernization drive. Officials in Yaoundé are seeking $163 million—equivalent to nearly 90 billion CFA francs at current exchange rates—to
Read MoreAfrican mediation intensifies efforts for eastern DRC peace
African mediation intensifies efforts for eastern DRC peace Meeting with UA mediator Faure Gnassingbé Security Tuesday, June 9, 2026 – 06:02 Significant progress has been achieved in strengthening African mediation
Read MoreCameroon’s tax reform champion takes on powerful networks
Cameroon tax reform whistleblower speaks out exclusive investigation Louis Paul Motaze Jean-Pierre Amougou Belinga Martinez Zogo Former top civil servant exposes systemic corruption in Cameroon’s tax administration From Tax Chief
Read MoreMali journalist jailed after criticizing military rule at Bamako forum
Mali journalist detained following public criticism of ruling junta A prominent Malian journalist has been jailed in Bamako after publicly criticizing the country’s military leadership during a regional media forum,
Read MoreYaoundé security boost: how surveillance cameras transform daily life
Yaoundé’s landscape has transformed with the widespread deployment of surveillance cameras, reshaping how residents experience safety in both public and private spaces. These systems have become a cornerstone of the
Read MoreAlgeria strengthens African solidarity with new 40mw power plant in N’Djamena
Algeria continues to demonstrate its commitment to solidarity with African nations in need. Yesterday in N’Djamena, Prime Minister Sifi Ghrieb joined Chad’s Prime Minister Allamaye Halina to lay the foundation
Read MoreCocaine smuggling uncovered in Zinder’s secondhand clothes trade
In a significant breakthrough against drug trafficking networks in West Africa, authorities in Zinder have seized 920 grams of cocaine cleverly concealed within bundles of secondhand clothing. The operation, conducted
Read MoreBurkina Faso’s military doctors train with US despite Sahel alliance stance
Behind the bold declarations of the Alliance of Sahel States (AES), a nuanced reality emerges where strategic partnerships transcend political rhetoric. In mid-May 2026, Burkinabè military surgeons traveled to Washington
Read MoreMorocco strengthens commitment to un peacekeeping efforts
Morocco reaffirms its dedication to United Nations peacekeeping missions Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita met Monday in Rabat with UN Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations Jean-Pierre Lacroix, marking the second official visit
Read MoreCôte d’Ivoire mobile money agents struggle with cash shortages
In Côte d’Ivoire, mobile money services have become an everyday staple, with over 400,000 service points—far exceeding the country’s total number of ATMs. Residents rely on these cabins for essential
Read MoreN’Djamena court case: man accused of selling same plot to multiple buyers
Chad N’Djamena court case: man accused of selling same plot to multiple buyers In N’Djamena, a man stands trial for allegedly selling a single plot to several buyers and issuing
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