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Gabon’s president begins four-day visit to Banjul

31Jul

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Gabon’s president begins four-day visit to Banjul

The President of Gabon, Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, arrived in Banjul, Gambia’s capital, yesterday for a four-day working and goodwill visit. He was warmly received by Gambia’s President Adama Barrow, with whom he held a private meeting. This was followed by bilateral talks at the official residence to review existing cooperation areas and explore new partnership opportunities between the two nations. The leaders reaffirmed their shared commitment to deepening Gambia-Gabon relations and fostering sustainable economic growth. Later today, the Gabonese head of state will engage in another key meeting with his host. Strengthening ties through infrastructure and heritage The visit, aimed at bolstering the Libreville-Banjul axis, offers President Oligui N...

Chad-Cameroon pipeline: Cameroon’s transit revenue surges to 222 billion FCFA in six years

31Jul

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News

Chad-Cameroon pipeline: Cameroon’s transit revenue surges to 222 billion FCFA in six years

The Chad-Cameroon pipeline has solidified its position as a fundamental revenue stream for Yaoundé. Over the period from 2020 to 2025, the Cameroonian Public Treasury collected a substantial 222.2 billion FCFA in transit fees from Chadian crude oil transported to the Kribi maritime terminal. This significant figure is detailed in the 2027-2029 Medium-Term Economic and Budgetary Programming Document, compiled by the Ministry of Finance. When averaged across the six fiscal years covered, this represents an annual fee of approximately 37 billion FCFA, received in exchange for the passage of crude oil through Cameroonian territory. Chad, being a landlocked nation without direct access to the sea, relies entirely on this critical infrastructure to export its oil production. The transit fee levi...

Cameroon political turmoil: effoudou’s explosive allegations rock government

31Jul

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Politics

Cameroon political turmoil: effoudou’s explosive allegations rock government

Unprecedented claims send Shockwaves through Cameroon's political landscape Tensions have escalated in Cameroon after Captain Romuald Effoudou leveled serious allegations against senior government official Ferdinand Ngoh Ngoh. The accusations, which emerged in a public statement, have ignited a firestorm of controversy and drawn sharp criticism from political observers across the nation. What did the captain reveal? The officer’s remarks, delivered during a press briefing, pointed to alleged irregularities in administrative procedures and financial mismanagement within Cameroon’s governance structure. Effoudou’s statements specifically targeted Ferdinand Ngoh Ngoh, a prominent figure in the country’s leadership, accusing him of systematic abuse of power and questionable financial dealin...

How to get ipswich town vs sunderland tickets premier league 2026/27

31Jul

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Trends

How to get ipswich town vs sunderland tickets premier league 2026/27

how to get ipswich town vs sunderland tickets premier league 2026/27 Ipswich Town kicks off its Premier League campaign against Sunderland in style at Portman Road on saturday, 22 august 2026, at 16:00 bst. Under the guidance of gary o’neil, the Tractor Boys aim to build on their impressive second-place finish last season, which secured their top-flight return after a five-game unbeaten streak. Meanwhile, Sunderland stunned the league by finishing seventh in their maiden Premier League season, even earning a spot in the uefa europe league. The stage is set for an enthralling season opener that fans won’t want to miss. Match details: when and where ipswich town vs sunderland takes place The highly anticipated clash will unfold at Portman Road in Ipswich. The match is scheduled for satur...

Deadly Mali airstrikes: africa corps under russian control causes civilian casualties

31Jul

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Deadly Mali airstrikes: africa corps under russian control causes civilian casualties

Click to expand Image In a deeply concerning incident, Africa Corps, a group reportedly under Russian government control, conducted airstrikes in central Mali on June 15, 2026, resulting in the deaths of eight civilians, including three children. This attack on Kyrnia village appears to be a blatant violation of international law. On that fateful morning, an aircraft, identified by two Malian military sources as a Sukhoi Su-24, unleashed at least two munitions on Kyrnia, a village nestled in the Mopti region. The first strike impacted just outside the village chief’s residence, claiming the lives of two of his children, his wife, and another child, while injuring one woman. The second munition detonated...

Cameroon’s political chessboard: an economist’s view on the 2027 elections

31Jul

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Analysis

Cameroon’s political chessboard: an economist’s view on the 2027 elections

An economist's incisive analysis of Cameroon's political landscape ahead of the 2027 polls As Cameroon approaches the crucial dual elections of 2027, economist Serge Alain Godong offers a candid assessment of the nation's political dynamics. Drawing upon the «theory of games» and the «prisoner's dilemma,» he explains why, in his view, Maurice Kamto faced an insurmountable challenge in 2018 and will likely encounter similar difficulties in the upcoming contest. In a detailed examination, Godong portrays the current administration as «openly twilight» and describes an electorate that gravitates towards the certainty of the familiar rather than the allure of an uncertain promise. «The overtly twilight nature of the forty-year-old regime in power more than ever compels us to consider the dynam...

31Jul

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Politics

Bénin’s first senate begins its mandate

Bénin's newly established Senate has officially commenced its operations, marking a significant development in the nation's political landscape. This institution is composed of 25 parliamentarians who are not elected through popular vote but are instead designated either by the Head of State or hold their positions as members by right, a category that includes former presidents.The creation of this pivotal body was a direct outcome of a constitutional revision adopted in November 2025. Its primary objective, as outlined during its inception, is to "regulate political life," aiming to foster greater stability and structure within Bénin's governance framework.A historic inauguration ceremonyThe inaugural ceremony was presided over by the venerable Élisabeth Pognon, 89 years old, the eldest m...

Spain and Morocco agree on swift deportation of irregular migrants at Ceuta and Melilla

30Jul

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Spain and Morocco agree on swift deportation of irregular migrants at Ceuta and Melilla

Spain and Morocco agree on swift deportation of irregular migrants at Ceuta and Melilla The escalating migration crisis in Ceuta has pushed Spain and Morocco to deepen their cooperation, with Brussels recognizing Morocco as a key strategic partner in migration management and border control against human trafficking networks. The recent surge in irregular migration into Ceuta has triggered an immediate diplomatic and security response between Spain and Morocco. Both nations have agreed to expedite the deportation of all m...

Gabon secures $920 million bond issuance on global markets

30Jul

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News

Gabon secures $920 million bond issuance on global markets

Gabon has successfully re-entered the international financial markets with a $920 million sovereign bond issuance, equivalent to over 526 billion Central African CFA francs. This landmark transaction underscores the country’s renewed access to global capital amid ongoing economic reforms. The bond carries a three-year grace period before amortization begins in 2029, with a final maturity set for 2033. Proceeds from the issuance will be allocated to key state investment projects and the settlement of outstanding arrears, in line with the provisions outlined in the 2026 revised finance law. The success of this operation follows intensive negotiations led by Gabon’s Minister of Economy and Finance, who engaged with leading global institutional investors to secure the transaction. «The ov...

Grand Magal de Touba 2026 : Ousmane Sonko reçu par le Khalife général des Mourides

30Jul

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Society

Grand Magal de Touba 2026 : Ousmane Sonko reçu par le Khalife général des Mourides

Touba, 30 juillet 2026 — À quelques jours de la célébration du Grand Magal de Touba, prévue ce dimanche 2 août 2026, le Président de l’Assemblée nationale, Ousmane Sonko, a effectué une visite de courtoisie dans la ville sainte de Touba. Il y a été reçu par le Khalife général des Mourides, Serigne Mountakha Mbacké, dans une atmosphère empreinte de respect et de spiritualité.Lors de cette rencontre, le Président de l’Assemblée nationale a tenu à présenter ses salutations respectueuses au guide religieux, tout en lui réitérant sa profonde considération. Il a profité de l’occasion pour magnifier la portée spirituelle et historique du Grand Magal de Touba, événement majeur de la confrérie mouride. Cette commémoration rappelle le départ en exil de Cheikh Ahmadou Bamba, fondateur du mouridisme, ...

Côte d’Ivoire advances toward national spatial planning framework by 2045

30Jul

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Culture

Côte d’Ivoire advances toward national spatial planning framework by 2045

The Minister of Planning and Development, Dr. Souleymane DIARRASSOUBA, led a pivotal national workshop in Abidjan to validate the study for Côte d'Ivoire’s National Spatial Planning Framework (SNAT CI-2045). The session brought together representatives from state institutions, regional authorities, local governments, technical and financial partners, alongside public administrations, the private sector, civil society, academia, experts, and media representatives. This milestone paves the way for adopting the country’s first national territorial planning reference document. The SNAT CI-2045 will equip the government with a nationwide roadmap to steer public and private investments, enhance policy effectiveness, and foster balanced regional development. Under the leadership of Presiden...

Political funds in Senegal: sonko’s revelation exposes an old system

30Jul

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Politics

Political funds in Senegal: sonko’s revelation exposes an old system

When Ousmane Sonko stood before Senegal’s National Assembly recently, he lifted the veil on a long-hidden financial mechanism that has quietly shaped governance in the country for decades. The Prime Minister disclosed the existence of a 1.77 billion CFA franc political fund under his control—an admission that sparked immediate debate but also revealed a practice far older than his tenure. The revelation did not come out of nowhere. For weeks, Senegalese public discourse had been dominated by questions about these so-called political funds, which operate with minimal oversight and have long been a source of controversy. Sonko’s disclosure confirmed what many had suspected: the Prime Minister’s office has long had access to a discretionary financial envelope, traditionally managed with litt...