Politics

On June 29, 2026, the Minister of Finance made a high-impact public statement regarding the restoration of Sonara. This intervention has effectively placed the minister back at the center of the ongoing discussions surrounding the national succession. This resurgence in the political spotlight follows what appears to be a calculated effort by certain international publications to undermine Franck Biya. The motives behind these media attacks raise significant questions about the internal dynamics of the current power struggle. Hostile narratives have recently surfaced, claiming that the Bulu elite and the youth in the South have rejected a potential candidacy from Franck Biya. However, these reports seem to reflect the growing apprehension that Franck Biya inspires in other contenders for t...

The Universal Mediator and leader of both COMICODI and the MPDR emphasizes that tribal affiliations and personal ties must vanish before the eternal interests of Cameroon. A fundamental challenge for the nation and the republic The notion that any citizen could be above the law is a dangerous fallacy. From the highest offices of government to the smallest administrative roles, a thorough cleansing of our political sphere is required. The damage is extensive, and the public's demand for accountability and reform is both loud and justified. We are at a crossroads: do we settle for a cosmetic reorganization featuring the same toxic players backed by harmful influence networks, or do we strive for a Cameroon anchored by solid institutions and led by individuals of undeniable integrity and l...

Economy Gabon demands tangible results from debt-financed projects By Editor-in-Chief July 1, 2026 98 No comment Libreville, July 1, 2026 — Gabon has shifted its stance. Facing mounting delays in projects funded by the African Development Bank (AfDB), the government is now insisting on tangible outcomes. The June 29 meetin...

President Tshisekedi warns against using dialogue to undermine democratic institutions in DRC Félix Tshisekedi President Tshisekedi's Independence Day Address: A Call for Responsible Dialogue and National Unity Politics Tuesday, June 30, 2026 - 19:25 On the eve of the 66th anniversary of the Democratic Republic of Congo's independence, President Félix Tshisekedi delivered a national address emphasizing the critical importance of responsible dialogue, institutional integrity, and national unity. The head of state firmly rejected any attempts to manipulate dialogue as a tool for political pressure or to circumvent constitutional processes. In a sweeping address to the nation delivered on June 29, 2026, ahead of Independence Day celebrations, President Félix Tshisekedi reaffirmed his a...

Mbaye Dione’s Address in the National Assembly: Defending Opposition Without Hostility A powerful political statement echoed through the halls of the Senegalese National Assembly this week as Mbaye Dione, a prominent opposition deputy, delivered a speech that transcended routine economic debates. Beyond discussions on International Monetary Fund (IMF) policies, national debt, and local government funding, Dione chose to address a deeper concern: the strained relationship between the ruling majority and the opposition. The deputy addressed the President of the National Assembly with a direct request: to convey a message to Ousmane Sonko, the leader whose political trajectory Dione highlighted during his address. The timing and tone of the intervention reflec...

André Luther Meka outraged by Mamadou Mota's French: a massacre of Ronsard and Lamartine's languageAndré Luther Meka, the spokesperson for the Cameroon People's Democratic Movement (RDPC), expressed outrage over the language proficiency of Mamadou Mota, vice-president of the Movement for the Rebirth of Cameroon (MRC).This reaction came after Mamadou Mota appeared on the program 'La Vérité en face' on Equinoxe TV on Sunday, June 28, 2026.André Luther Meka wrote on social media: "I watched with great interest the program 'La Vérité en face' on Equinoxe TV via YouTube. I am outraged by Mamadou Mota's massacre of the French language, his disrespect for morphosyntax and mastery of concepts. A true slaughter of the language of Ronsard and Lamartine. It was the peak of mediocrity displayed on scr...

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Western Sahara remains Africa’s last unresolved decolonization case, listed by the United Nations as a non-self-governing territory. The region has become a complex battleground where international law, regional rivalries, and energy security interests collide. While military positions have barely shifted since the 1991 UN-brokered ceasefire between Morocco and the Polisario Front, diplomatic activity surrounding the conflict has reached unprecedented levels. Military stalemate meets shifting diplomatic sands More than three decades after the ceasefire, Morocco maintains de facto control over most of the territory through administrative, economic, and military means. Meanwhile, the Polisario Front holds a sparsely populated desert strip east of the Moroccan-built Berm, a fortified sand ...

President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has made a decisive move in African politics, opting to send the proposed constitutional revision directly to a national referendum. This strategic decision effectively challenges the recent parliamentary success of the opposition, reigniting the constitutional debate and reshaping the political power dynamics within the National Assembly. Despite the parliamentary majority securing a significant win for Pastef by passing the constitutional revision bill with 129 votes, the ultimate decision emanated from the presidential palace, altering the entire landscape. Justice Minister Me Moussa Sarr disclosed that President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has chosen not to proceed with the promulgation of the text as approved by the Nationa...

BéninWadagni streamlines governance in Bénin, dissolving key state agenciesPresident Romuald Wadagni has launched a significant institutional offensive, initiating a profound reorganization of Bénin's public administration. This move is marked by the dissolution of several strategic agencies inherited from the previous administration of Patrice Talon.Personnalités dans cet article Romuald Wadagni Patrice Talon • POLITIQUE ↓ Lire hors-ligne 20 636 vues🎧 Écouter l'articleRationalisation de l’appareil d’État: Wadagni supprime plusieurs agencesPréparation de l'audio...0:00/0:00🔊1x 2 min de lecture Lire plus tard Google News Commenter Partager Facebook X LinkedIn WhatsApp Telegram Copier le lien ...

The capital injection into Eramet by Gabon faces unexpected political scrutiny in Paris. French MP Arnaud Le Gall (LFI-NFP) formally questioned the French government on June 30, 2026, regarding the true intent behind this significant financial transaction. Le Gall suggests that the official narrative of enhancing Gabonese mining sovereignty over national resources might obscure a different truth: a financial rescue for the struggling Duval family holding, Eramet's key shareholder through the Société de Développement et de Participations Minières et Industrielles (SDPMI).official narrative challengedGabonese authorities initially framed the operation as a strategic triumph. As the world's leading manganese producer through the Compagnie minière de l’Ogooué (Comilog), a long-standing Eramet ...