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Following a sudden surge of thousands of migrants from Morocco into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, Moroccan authorities have announced their readiness to facilitate the return of unaccompanied minors. Rabat has expressed its willingness to cooperate in bringing back unaccompanied minors currently in Ceuta after tens of thousands of migrants crossed into the Spanish territory from Morocco. However, the process faces legal hurdles on the Spanish side, according to a diplomatic source quoted by the official Moroccan news agency MAP. Morocco has pledged to identify unaccompanied minors with the goal of returning them to their home country and to collaborate closely with Spanish and European partners to achieve this. Yet, these partners must first address internal challenges, including bureauc...

The United Nations has raised the alarm over a persistent and escalating terrorist threat across Africa, with the Sahel and Lake Chad basin emerging as critical hotspots for the expansion of the Islamic State (ISIS) and its regional affiliates. This assessment comes from a newly released report by UN Secretary-General António Guterres, presented to the Security Council, highlighting that despite setbacks to ISIS’s central leadership, the group’s regional branches are growing stronger and more autonomous. According to the findings, the Sahel and Lake Chad region have become the primary zones where ISIS-linked factions are consolidating power, exploiting local vulnerabilities to expand their influence. The report underscores that these branches are increasingly operating with greater opera...

Diplomatic efforts ease border tensions between Central African Republic and CameroonLocal reporterAfter a tense standoff near the shared frontier, officials from the Central African Republic and Cameroon moved swiftly to restore stability. Reports from the border village of Gasol revealed two Cameroonian gendarmes, armed with Kalashnikov rifles, entering the area without authorization.Local residents captured the unauthorized incursion on camera, showing the soldiers allegedly demanding payments from villagers. The incident prompted immediate intervention by Central African troops stationed in the region, who intercepted the gendarmes before they could proceed further.The soldiers were disarmed and taken to the Beloko police station near the frontier for questioning. Authorities in Bangui...

Dakar 2026 is paving the way for a plastic-free sporting future. The upcoming Youth Olympic Games, in collaboration with Senegal’s Ministry of Environment and Ecological Transition and backed by the United Nations Development Programme, are committed to making sustainability a cornerstone of the event. The initiative centers on eliminating single-use plastics, enhancing waste collection systems at venues, and fostering environmental awareness among athletes, spectators, and local communities. The project also seeks to rally institutions, businesses, and civil society toward building a lasting ecological legacy. Setting a benchmark for sustainable sports « This initiative will position Dakar 2026 as a global leader in sustainable sporting events while accelerating Senegal’s shift toward a...

In recent weeks, specifically since late July, the United States has intensified its economic and diplomatic overtures towards Morocco. This marks a continuation of a strategic alignment that saw Washington endorse Morocco's autonomy proposal for the Western Sahara in 2020. That crucial endorsement was part of a broader agreement, facilitating Morocco's normalization of relations with Israel. Now, the geopolitical landscape suggests a further deepening of this partnership, with Washington appearing poised to back Moroccan claims over the Spanish enclaves of Ceuta and Melilla. This potential shift places considerable pressure on Spain, particularly following the recent influx of tens of thousands of individuals, including both Moroccan citizens and sub-Saharan migrants, in...

Bridging economies and gender gaps in Cotonou When Canadian Minister Anita Anand touched down in Cotonou on August 5, the official handshakes and investment pledges were just the surface of a deeper agenda. Behind the diplomatic protocol lay a strategic partnership rooted in tangible change—one that places women’s economic empowerment and digital inclusion at the heart of its mission. This isn’t symbolic rhetoric; it’s hard cash and concrete policy moves backed by two governments committed to measurable impact. 11.5 Million dollars to turn words into action The numbers tell the story. A total of 11.5 million Canadian dollars—roughly 4.68 billion West African francs—has been earmarked to support women-led businesses, digital upskilling, and economic resilience in Benin. This funding flow...

InternationalCameroon faces legal challenge over us migrant expulsionsLawyer Me Joseph Fru Awah argues that Cameroon cannot serve as a transit point for individuals facing persecution or torture.Add Cameroon Gazette to favorites on GoogleThe controversial policy enabling the transfer of undocumented migrants from the U.S. to third countries has sparked outrage. In a landmark move, 36 African nationals expelled from the United States to Cameroon in early 2026 have filed a lawsuit in Yaoundé, demanding legal protection and the suspension of the bilateral migration agreement with Washington, their legal representative Me Joseph Fru Awah announced.The lawsuit, lodged with the Yaoundé Administrative Court, seeks to halt the U.S.-Cameroon migration pact while enabling the 36 deportees to apply f...

A fresh wave of international pressure is mounting against Togo’s political leadership as 43 civil society organisations from across Africa and its diaspora call for decisive measures from regional and global bodies. In a strongly worded joint appeal, the coalition urges the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), the African Union (AU) and the United Nations to impose sanctions on the Togolese government following a landmark ruling that declared the country’s constitutional reform of March 2024 an unconstitutional change of government. The collective action signals a deepening crisis in Togo’s governance, with activists warning that the legislative overhaul—shifting power from a presidential to a parliamentary system—amounts to institutional manipulation. Critics argue the re...

As Cameroon grapples with an unprecedented leadership gap, President Paul Biya, aged 93, has intensified his use of presidential decrees to assert his ongoing authority and counter mounting accusations of an institutional void. Biya and his wife departed Cameroon on June 7, initially described as a brief private visit to Europe. Yet, nearly two months later, the head of state remains out of public view, fueling intense speculation about his health and ability to govern. In response to growing unease, the government has adopted a proactive stance, rolling out a series of executive actions to demonstrate that Biya remains firmly in control. Among these measures, a landmark decree was issued in late July, granting the Minister of Economy the authority to finalize a critical financing agreem...

Senegal and Gambia have reached a historic milestone in resolving their long-standing border dispute by finalizing a definitive agreement on the delimitation of their shared frontier. This breakthrough, confirmed by the Permanent Senegalese-Gambian Secretariat, follows weeks of heightened tensions sparked by the recent incident near Bullock. The dispute dates back to July 16, when Senegalese military forces dismantled a section of a Gambian military outpost near Bullock. Banjul condemned the action as a "provocative" breach of its sovereignty, while Dakar maintained that the structure was illegally constructed within its territory. To avert further escalation, both nations have agreed to resume joint border demarcation and densification operations starting August 15. These efforts, previ...

The President of Gabon, Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, arrived in Abidjan on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, to attend the festivities marking the 66th anniversary of Côte d'Ivoire's independence. This official visit underscores the deep bonds of cooperation and brotherhood that unite Gabon and Côte d'Ivoire. President Oligui Nguema upon arrival in Abidjan Warm reception at Félix Houphouët-Boigny International Airport At Félix Houphouët-Boigny International Airport, the Gabonese Head of State was welcomed by Côte d'Ivoire's Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Nialé Kaba, representing the Ivorian authorities. The reception was attended by several government officials, senior administrative and diplomatic figures, as well as members of the Gabonese community livi...

Nearly four months after its establishment in Montreux, the Expanded Joint Verification Mechanism (MCVE+), intended to oversee adherence to the ceasefire between Kinshasa and the AFC/M23, remains inoperative. This critical peace initiative has been brought to a standstill following the expulsion of one of three Congolese officers by the Rwanda-backed AFC/M23 movement. These officers were dispatched to Goma in mid-July to represent the FARDC within the monitoring framework. The AFC/M23 has publicly accused the removed officer of having previous ties to military intelligence. This incident raises significant questions about the Congolese authorities' response and the broader consequences for stability and governance Africa in the region.A critical mechanism stalledThe Expanded Joint Verifica...