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Cameroon: presidential decrees spark questions amid paul biya’s public absence
AfriquePolitique 🇨🇲 Cameroon: presidential decrees spark questions amid paul biya’s public absence In Cameroon, a series of recently issued presidential decrees has ignited widespread discussion and speculation. These official documents,
Read MoreUs migration policy: 36 africans sue Cameroon over deportation fears
Thirty-six African migrants expelled from the United States to Yaoundé have filed a legal challenge in Cameroonian courts, seeking protection and the suspension of a bilateral migration agreement. Their lawyer,
Read MoreTogo constitution crisis: 43 civic groups urge sanctions over controversial reforms
Civil society coalition escalates pressure against Lomé over disputed constitutional changes An unprecedented coalition of 43 civil society organizations spanning Africa and its diaspora has escalated diplomatic pressure on Togo
Read MoreSénégal economic slowdown: why political truce is urgent now
Sénégal’s economic slowdown: why a political truce is urgent now Opinions When Senegal’s new administration took office, citizens dared to hope for an economic rebound after years of instability triggered
Read MoreModern market spaces boost food safety for Cotonou port workers
Key challenge(s) How can street food vendors operating near the port maintain sustainable livelihoods while ensuring clean, safe food for customers and themselves? Successful initiative After observing unsafe working conditions
Read MoreThree years after the coup: how Tiani’s promises clash with Niger’s reality
From promises to persistent challenges On July 26, 2023, General Abdourahamane Tiani justified his seizure of power in Niger by pledging to restore national sovereignty, eradicate terrorism, and reduce foreign
Read MoreWHO chief visits DRC as ebola outbreak escalates
The World Health Organization (WHO) had issued a stark warning on Saturday, highlighting that the current Ebola outbreak was “intensifying at an exceptional pace” and urging a significant escalation in
Read MoreCameroon leadership questioned during president biya’s prolonged absence
For over two months, the whereabouts of Cameroon’s President Paul Biya have sparked widespread speculation. At 93 years old, the veteran leader—recently re-elected in a highly contested 2025 vote—remains the
Read MoreBénin leads global ocean prediction training initiative with OPERA project
In a bold move to address pressing coastal and marine challenges, Bénin has emerged as a key player in international oceanographic expertise through the OPERA project. This groundbreaking online training
Read MoreWho chief visits dr Congo amid surge in ebola cases
Amid a rapid escalation of Ebola cases, the head of the World Health Organization (WHO) touched down in Kinshasa to engage with national leaders. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General, arrived
Read MoreBenin and canada establish permanent diplomatic framework
Bénin-Canada relations enter new era with lasting diplomatic structure The governments of Bénin and Canada have formalized a permanent framework for political and diplomatic dialogue, designed to institutionalize regular consultations
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