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Cameroon’s uneven inflation: five regional capitals exceed CEMAC threshold
7Jul By Harouna OusmaneNo Comments
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Cameroon’s uneven inflation: five regional capitals exceed CEMAC threshold

While disinflation gains traction across Cameroon, a deep-seated geographical inequality in pricing persists. An analysis from the National Institute of Statistics (INS) detailing inflation trends in May 2026 reveals that five out of ten regional capitals recorded price increases surpassing the 3% tolerance threshold set for the CEMAC zone. This economic bloc comprises Cameroon, Congo, Gabon, Equatorial Guinea, Chad, and the Central African Republic. Nationally, the inflation rate settled at 2.7%, marking a notable decrease from the 3.3% observed a year prior. Regional disparities in Cameroonian inflation rates The INS report outlines a clear hierarchy of prices, with Bertoua experiencing the highest general price increase at 4.2% across its markets. Ngaoundéré followed closely at 3.8%, th...
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Ligue 1 setback: olympique lyonnais’s request for opening match postponement denied
7Jul By Harouna OusmaneNo Comments
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Ligue 1 setback: olympique lyonnais’s request for opening match postponement denied

Olympique Lyonnais will not receive special dispensation as they embark on their European journey. The club, not yet fully secured a spot in the Champions League, is required to navigate a third preliminary round in early August, with the potential for playoff matches following approximately two weeks later. These crucial playoff fixtures are set to occur just days before the commencement of the Ligue 1 championship season, where Paulo Fonseca's squad is scheduled to face Toulouse. Lyon's management formally approached the LFP (Ligue de Football Professionnel), submitting a written request to reschedule their opening Ligue 1 fixture. The club argued that their request was made in "the superior interest of French football."   Voir cette publication sur...
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Ligue 1: la lfp refuse la demande de l’ol concernant le report de son premier match de la saison
7Jul By Fati SeyniNo Comments
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Ligue 1: la lfp refuse la demande de l’ol concernant le report de son premier match de la saison

La Ligue des champions de l'UEFA a annulé les éliminatoires, mais la Ligue 1 française doit se dérouler comme prévu. La LFP a refusé la demande du club lyonnais pour reporter son premier match de la saison face à Toulouse le 22 août 2026. La première journée de Ligue 1 se jouera du 21 au 23 août 2026, et l'OL doit se déplacer du côté de Toulouse. Le club lyonnais a demandé à la LFP un report de leur premier match de ligue 1 face à Toulouse le 22 août 2026. La LFP a refusé la demande, selon L'Equipe. La Ligue des champions de l'UEFA a annulé les éliminatoires et a décidé de se concentrer sur la saison régulière. La Ligue 1 française doit donc se dérouler comme prévu. La saison de Ligue 1 est en pleine forme, et les joueurs sont prêts à affronter leurs adversaires. Les matchs...
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A former pastef executive’s reflections on ousmane sonko’s leadership and Senegal’s republican ideals
7Jul By Fati SeyniNo Comments
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A former pastef executive’s reflections on ousmane sonko’s leadership and Senegal’s republican ideals

My initial commitment to PASTEF was never driven by aspirations for personal office, privileges, or accolades. Instead, I joined with a deep-seated conviction: to contribute to the emergence of a Senegal characterized by greater justice, transparency, and an unwavering respect for the rule of law. I witnessed firsthand the arduous years of struggle, marked by clandestine gatherings, facing intimidation, and making profound sacrifices. I observed countless men and women forgo their personal comfort, and at times even their safety, all in service of an ideal that transcended individual ambitions. When our collective vision finally ascended to power, I genuinely believed the most challenging phase was behind us. My expectation was that the moment had arrived to govern with profou...
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Bassirou diomaye faye to establish new political party in Sénégal
7Jul By Harouna OusmaneNo Comments
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Bassirou diomaye faye to establish new political party in Sénégal

Bassirou Diomaye Faye to establish new political party in SénégalBassirou Diomaye Faye is set to launch his own political party, marking a notable development in Sénégal's political landscape. Faye previously held a significant position within Pastef, the nation's ruling party, which was led by Ousmane Sonko during his tenure as Prime Minister. However, Faye's affiliation with Pastef concluded abruptly last May following his dismissal, an event that brought to a head several months of underlying disagreements and subtle tensions between the two former political partners. By Harouna Ousmane — Reporter
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President bassirou diomaye faye establishes new senegalese political party
7Jul By Fati SeyniNo Comments
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President bassirou diomaye faye establishes new senegalese political party

President Bassirou Diomaye Faye of Senegal has declared his intention to establish a new political party, a significant move signaling a formal separation from Ousmane Sonko and the Pastef party. The announcement, made at the Presidential Palace before an assembly of over 300 mayors, underscores a pivotal moment in Senegalese politics. This development follows a period where the Pastef movement propelled Faye from incarceration to the nation's highest office. Simultaneously, a legislative reform is currently under consideration by deputies that could potentially bar a sitting president from leading a political organization. This raises crucial questions about President Faye's quest for political independence: Is he truly forging his own path, or does this decision represent a departure fro...
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Presidential adviser Aldiouma Sow: Ousmane Sonko ‘betrayed our trust’
7Jul By Fati SeyniNo Comments
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Presidential adviser Aldiouma Sow: Ousmane Sonko ‘betrayed our trust’

Aldiouma Sow, a prominent Minister-Counselor to the President of the Republic and coordinator for the political, civil society, and trade union sectors within the Presidential Cabinet, recently delivered a scathing critique of Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko during his appearance on TFM's "Infos Matin" program. Addressing persistent criticisms leveled against the Prime Minister, Sow articulated a clear division in the trajectory of the Pastef party. "In Pastef's history, two distinct phases emerge," he explained. "Previously, the accusations against Ousmane Sonko originated from the opposition. At that time, we dismissed them as mere tactics in the political struggle. However, upon assuming power, we confronted the stark reality that these criticisms were, in fact, well-founded. Ousmane...
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Joshua walker warns of M23’s lasting entrenchment in eastern DRC
7Jul By Fati SeyniNo Comments
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Joshua walker warns of M23’s lasting entrenchment in eastern DRC

joshua walker warns of M23's lasting entrenchment in eastern DRC The M23 rebels in Bukavu city During a recent online discussion, Joshua Z. Walker, an Associate Fellow in the Africa program at Chatham House and Senior Fellow at New York University's (NYU) Center on International Cooperation, offered a cautious yet troubling assessment regarding the stalled peace process between the Democratic Republic of Congo (RDC) and Rwanda. Addressing the potential scenarios should Washington's engagement wane, Walker explored the implications of the ongoing stalemate. While refraining from making definitive predictions, Walker outlined two primary hypotheses. The first suggests a return to the precarious conditions that existed before the significant American intervention ...
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Ibrahim Zigui obtient une liberté provisoire après dix mois de détention en Côte d’Ivoire
7Jul By Harouna OusmaneNo Comments
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Ibrahim Zigui obtient une liberté provisoire après dix mois de détention en Côte d’Ivoire

Le cyberactiviste ivoirien Ibrahim Zigui a recouvré une liberté provisoire après une détention de dix mois, a annoncé son avocat. La décision met un terme temporaire à une procédure qui s’est imposée comme l’un des marqueurs du climat pré-électoral en Côte d’Ivoire, où la parole numérique critique s’est retrouvée sous étroite surveillance des autorités judiciaires.Une détention devenue emblématique du traitement des voix critiquesFigure connue de l’activisme en ligne, Ibrahim Zigui s’était imposé sur les réseaux sociaux par des prises de position tranchées à l’égard de la gouvernance ivoirienne. Son incarcération, prolongée sur près de dix mois, avait été perçue par plusieurs organisations de défense des droits humains comme un signal adressé aux publicateurs les plus véhéments.La remise e...
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Olympique Lyonnais’s request for Ligue 1 match postponement against Toulouse rejected by LFP
7Jul By Fati SeyniNo Comments
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Olympique Lyonnais’s request for Ligue 1 match postponement against Toulouse rejected by LFP

Olympique Lyonnais sought to reschedule their Ligue 1 season opener in Toulouse, slated for August 22, due to a potential Champions League playoff. However, the LFP has declined this request.The friction between the Ligue de Football Professionnel (LFP) and Olympique Lyonnais (OL) appears to be escalating even before the season's official kickoff. Lyon's management approached the professional football league to request a delay for their initial Ligue 1 fixture against Toulouse FC on August 22. The primary justification for this appeal was the possibility that the match would fall squarely between the two legs of a crucial Champions League playoff, should OL advance to that stage.This was deemed a valid concern by the Lyonnais board, prompting them to formally submit their request to the LF...
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Processus de paix RDC-Rwanda : Jason Stearns dénonce une « impasse » et l’absence de stratégie globale de Washington
7Jul By Fati SeyniNo Comments
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Processus de paix RDC-Rwanda : Jason Stearns dénonce une « impasse » et l’absence de stratégie globale de Washington

Breaking News Politique: Bujumbura : « La seule demande d'Évariste Ndayishimiye a été que nous soyons flexibles et acceptions le dialogue » ⠀ ⠀ Sécurité: Processus de paix RDC-Rwanda : Jason Stearns dénonce une « impasse » et l'absence de stratégie globale de Washington⠀ ⠀ Société: Bunkeya : En fervent défenseur de la culture locale, TFM célèbre la fête du trône du Mwami Munongo⠀ ⠀ Sport: Football: Charles Pickel signe à Sharjah FC après une saison à l’Espanyol⠀ ⠀ ...
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