Month: July 2026

The Wouri-Est constituency in Douala, Cameroon, remains a pivotal political battleground where no major party is willing to concede defeat. This strategic area within Cameroon's largest city consistently draws intense focus from prominent political figures like Jean-Michel Nintcheu, Pierre Emmanuel Binyam, and Hervé Emmanuel Nkom, highlighting its crucial role in the nation's political landscape and broader African politics. The fierce competition underscores the significance of this constituency for governance Africa and the future of independent African journalism covering these developments. By Fati Seyni — Analyst

In an open letter addressed to President Félix Tshisekedi on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, Nobel Peace Prize winner Denis Mukwege delivers a harsh assessment of the country's governance since 2019. He particularly criticises the ongoing security crisis in eastern DRC, the handling of the state of siege, the government's diplomatic choices, security sector reform, and issues related to national sovereignty. Mukwege also urges the head of state to preserve national unity, avoid tampering with the constitution, and prioritise peace, justice, and the protection of citizens as core national objectives. Rejecting corruption and impunity In his open letter, he states there is "nothing to celebrate" on this anniversary of the country's independence. According to him, the DRC is experiencing a deep crisi...

France delivered a dominant performance against Sweden in the World Cup round of 16, with Kylian Mbappé scoring twice and Michael Olise coming agonisingly close to a goal-of-the-tournament contender. The 3-0 victory has sent shockwaves through the international press, which now describes the French team's level as 'obscene' in its superiority.Mbappé double seals emphatic winMbappé opened the scoring in the first half with a clinical finish, then added a second after the break to put the game beyond doubt. His brace takes his tournament tally to five and further cements his status as the competition's most feared attacker. Olise, meanwhile, nearly produced a moment of magic with a curling effort that struck the crossbar from distance, leaving fans and pundits alike in awe.Global media left ...