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The Cameroonian government has launched a comprehensive crackdown on fraudulent practices in the gold mining sector, aiming to significantly boost state revenues. Starting August 1st, intensified monitoring will target unauthorized mining operations nationwide. By 2026, authorities expect to recover approximately $680 million in tax and customs revenue from an estimated 17.17 tonnes of gold production slated for 2025-2026. This initiative responds to long-standing concerns over underreported gold output. Current data suggests that actual production volumes often exceed declared figures, depriving public coffers of critical funds. The government has identified at least 200 companies operating without proper authorization, exacerbating the problem. Through rigorous field inspections and s...

Morocco and France cement strategic partnerships with 14 new cooperation agreementsStaff ReportA two-day official visit by French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu to Rabat culminated in the signing of 14 landmark cooperation agreements between France and Morocco.

The President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo, arrived in Luanda on Thursday, July 16, 2026, at the invitation of Angolan counterpart João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço. The purpose of his visit was to participate in the third edition of the global initiative titled ‘A Call for Peace, Ending Wars, and Upholding International Law.’ This high-level gathering brought together heads of state, African Union leaders, United Nations representatives, religious figures, academic experts, and youth delegates. The central themes revolved around international peace and security, conflict prevention, reconciliation, and the long-term consolidation of sustainable peace. DRC's stance on turning peace promises into action The DRC delegation emphasized the im...

Starting July 16, 2026, Gabon’s Ministry of Mines launches an unprecedented nationwide audit of all gold mining permits. This sweeping initiative signals a decisive shift by the government to reclaim control over an industry long plagued by opacity and irregularities. By Fati Seyni — Analyst

Luanda summit: Félix Tshisekedi brands eastern DRC crisis a litmus test for Africa and global community Illustrative photo Security Friday, July 17, 2026 - 07:37 The preservation of world peace, strict adherence to international law and protection of civilian populations stood at the core of the third edition of the international initiative "A Call for Peace, End to Wars and Respect for International Law," held July 16-17 in Luanda, Angola. Organized by the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) in partnership with the Angolan government, this summit continues the dialogue launched in previous editions in Gernika, Spain, and Sarajevo, Bosnia-Herzegovina. Its primary objective is to strengthen multilateral cooperation and promote peaceful solutions to global conflicts. Among...

A heated debate erupted in parliament when a deputy openly challenged the Minister of Environment to reveal the full terms of a contentious water-sharing agreement. Until now, no such disclosure has occurred. Former Vice-Prime Minister and long-serving Minister of Environment Eve Bazaïba, now Minister of State for Social Affairs, has repeatedly warned about what she terms « a coordinated international plot against the Congo, with internal collaborators ». This follows President Idriss Déby Itno’s 2021 declaration—« If Congo refuses to share its water, Chad will have to take it by force ». His remarks came amid Chad’s controversial intervention in the Central African Republic under the pretext of supporting the Seleka rebels. Déby Itno was killed in combat on April 20, 2021, and succeeded b...

A father in Chad has publicly condemned security failures after his son was attacked near the military camp 27 in N’Djaména. The incident has sparked concerns about public safety and accountability. Unprovoked attack near protected zone On the evening of July 15, 2026, a young man in his twenties was violently assaulted while traveling through the Amriguebé district, close to the perimeter of Camp 27. The victim, whose identity remains undisclosed, was reportedly heading home from the Farcha neighborhood when unidentified assailants targeted him. The attack resulted in a collision, leaving the victim shaken but conscious. Nearby military sentinels immediately intervened, providing first aid before police transported him to the Central Hospital for urgent medical care. His motorcycle, lef...

Supreme Court Upholds Ousmane Sonko’s Assembly Leadership as UNIS Vows Further Legal Action The Union nationale pour l’intégrité et la souveraineté (UNIS) has sharply criticized a ruling from the Supreme Court’s judge for interim relief, which dismissed its request to suspend the installation of Ousmane Sonko as President of the National Assembly. The organization insists it will pursue its case on the merits and has called for the full assembly of the Supreme Court to rule on the dispute. UNIS Condemns Supreme Court Ruling as a Denial of Justice In a strongly worded statement released by its president, Amadou Gueye, UNIS described the June 25, 2026 decision as creating a “negative conflict of jurisdiction” and constituting a “denial of justice.” The group had sought both the annulmen...

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Senegal stands at a critical juncture in its financial history as it faces an unprecedented crisis that has sent shockwaves through international markets. In a move closely watched by global investors, Dakar has moved to appoint Lazard, the renowned American investment bank, as financial advisor to restructure its sovereign debt. This decision comes after revelations of massive undisclosed public debts, exposing severe gaps in fiscal transparency that have eroded investor confidence. Uncovering hidden liabilities exceeding $13 billion The scope of the financial mismanagement came to light following a comprehensive audit by the new administration. Findings revealed that over $13 billion in public debt—representing more than a quarter of Senegal’s GDP—had remained undisclosed for years. Off...

Ebola outbreak in DRC: unprecedented spread and alarm from WHO Burial of an Ebola patient Health Thursday, July 16, 2026 - 6:16 PM The Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, issued a stark warning this Thursday, July 16, about the escalating Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (...

Peru's new president Fujimori backs Morocco's Sahara autonomy plan Keiko Fujimori, Peru's newly elected president, confirms to Morocco's ambassador support for UN Security Council Resolution 2797 This move marks a decisive break from decades of Peruvian governments' ambiguous stance toward Morocco's Sahara dispute Peru's support for Sahara autonomy plan Ending decades of ambiguity Strengthening Morocco-Peru ties ...