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Paul biya’s return to Cameroon ends 74-day absence

20Aug

By Harouna OusmaneNo Comments

Paul biya’s return to Cameroon ends 74-day absence

PoliticsPaul Biya's return to Cameroon ends 74-day absenceCameroon's President Paul Biya has officially returned to the country this Thursday, August 20, 2026. His aircraft touched down in the late afternoon at Yaoundé-Nsimalen International Airport, concluding a prolonged stay abroad. Editorial Team|August 20, 2026|2 minutes read AAA Follow Cameroon updates on Google SummarizeListenComment Advertisement The Cameroonian president, Paul Biya, has officially returned to Cameroon today, August 20, 2026. His plane landed in the late afternoon at Yaoundé-Nsimalen International Airport, marking the end of a 74-day absence abroad. The 93-year-old head of state departed from Geneva, Switzerland. He left the country on June 7, 2026, for what was initially described as a short private stay. This ma...

Tragic Kenya helicopter crash claims ecuador intelligence chief, five americans

20Aug

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Tragic Kenya helicopter crash claims ecuador intelligence chief, five americans

A tourist helicopter tragically crashed near the majestic Mount Ololokwe, leaving no survivors among its seven occupants. This devastating incident carries significant security and diplomatic ramifications.Aviation tragedy in mountainous terrainA major aviation accident on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, claimed the lives of seven individuals in central Kenya. The helicopter, reportedly chartered for a scenic flight, went down close to Mount Ololokwe, a rugged and popular destination for visitors. Emergency responders arriving at the scene could only confirm the fatalities of all aboard the aircraft.Among those who perished was Michele Sensi-Contugi, 44, the Director of Ecuador's Centre for Strategic Intelligence (CIES) and the nation's chief of intelligence. A close associate of President Dan...

Mali: civilian protection concerns amidst Africa Corps operations

20Aug

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Mali: civilian protection concerns amidst Africa Corps operations

A recent and alarming report from Human Rights Watch (HRW) directly implicates Russian forces, identified as Africa Corps, in an aerial strike conducted on June 15, 2026, in central Mali. This incident, specifically in the Mopti region, allegedly resulted in the deaths of eight civilians, including three children. Based on the evidence gathered, HRW deems this attack to be apparently unlawful. The incident centered on the village of Kyrnia, where two munitions successively struck the vicinity of the village chief's residence and a small livestock market. HRW's investigation conclusively determined that all identified victims were civilians, with no Islamist combatants among those killed. The organization's inquiry involved interviewing 19 individuals, analyzing satellite imagery, reviewing...

Paul Biya’s return to Cameroon after months away stirs public interest

20Aug

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Politics

Paul Biya’s return to Cameroon after months away stirs public interest

Paul Biya's return to Cameroon after months away stirs public interestAFPThursday, August 20, 2026, 1:16 PM UTC2 min readAdd Yahoo as your preferred source to see our articles on Google.Midday on Thursday, August 20, Paul Biya, accompanied by his wife Chantal and their entourage, was airborne aboard a private Boeing jet registered P4-CLA. Their departure from Geneva set the stage for a highly anticipated return to Yaoundé, expected later that afternoon.Observers note that Cameroon’s ruling RDPC party has mobilized its supporters to orchestrate a warm welcome for the long-absent president. Authorities have also staged the event meticulously, with the national broadcaster CRTV deploying over 200 staff to cover every moment—from the presidential jet’s landing to the 22-kilometer motorcade to ...

Gabon and Guinea-Bissau: fostering a smooth political transition

20Aug

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Authoritarian Regimes & Africa

Gabon and Guinea-Bissau: fostering a smooth political transition

African GovernanceGabon and Guinea-Bissau: fostering a smooth political transitionBy Editor-in-Chief August 20, 2026 31 No commentLibreville, August 20, 2026 — The message from Gabon extends far beyond solidarity between two African nations. By welcoming Guinea-Bissau during the celebrations marking the 66th anniversary of Gabonese independence, General Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema reaffirmed his commitment to supporting the transition process underway in Bissau since 2025, grounded in a clear principle: a transition must lead, within the announced timeframe, to a credible return to constitutional order.The warm reception extended to the Bissau-Guinean leader—complete with military honors, a parade by the Republican Guard, and the symbolic handover of the flame—underscored Libreville’s unw...

Mali village massacre linked to Russia’s africa corps

20Aug

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Authoritarian Regimes & Africa

Mali village massacre linked to Russia’s africa corps

Mali's Africa Corps accused of brutal civilian killings in July 2026 attack A coordinated assault by the Russia-backed Africa Corps in central Mali has left nine civilians dead, including four children, with dozens more subjected to severe beatings. The July 10 operation in Bombori village, Mopti region, involved over 100 heavily armed fighters, local witnesses reported. The attack unfolded at dawn when Africa Corps troops, accompanied by Malian soldiers, stormed the predominantly Fulani neighborhood. Survivors described a coordinated campaign of violence: civilians were dragged from homes, interrogated under threat, and executed for suspected ties to Islamist militants. Six men and boys attempting to flee were shot on sight, while three others were detained and later found decapitated. ...

Amadou Ba reveals explosive details of Aminata Touré’s call to Ousmane Sonko

19Aug

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Amadou Ba reveals explosive details of Aminata Touré’s call to Ousmane Sonko

Amadou Ba reveals explosive details of Aminata Touré's call to Ousmane Sonko During a press briefing, Pastef-Les Patriotes deputy Amadou Ba disclosed what he describes as the 'true account' of conversations between Ousmane Sonko and former Prime Minister Aminata Touré, which occurred while the current head of government was imprisoned. At a Pastef-Les Patriotes press conference, deputy Amadou Ba presented what he called the 'full truth' regarding alleged phone conversations between Ousmane Sonko and Aminata Touré during the period when the current Prime Minister, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, was incarcerated. This revelation comes amid Pastef's defense of the government's financial management amid mounting controversy. According to Ba, Aminata Touré reportedly expressed harsh criticism of...

Burkina Faso : le JNIM frappe le Nord, révélant l’impuissance d’Ibrahim Traoré

19Aug

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Burkina Faso : le JNIM frappe le Nord, révélant l’impuissance d’Ibrahim Traoré

Alors que la crise sécuritaire continue d’endeuiller le Burkina Faso, la stratégie de communication des autorités ministérielles suscite de plus en plus de réserves. Ce mercredi 19 août, le groupe terroriste JNIM a affirmé s’être emparé de trois positions clés des Volontaires pour la défense de la patrie (VDP) dans le Nord. Les assauts, d'une grande violence, ont ciblé les localités de Séguénéga, dans le Yatenga, ainsi que Bourzanga, située dans la province du Bam. Un revers tactique de plus sur le terrain, où l'emprise des groupes armés ne cesse de s'étendre. Cette nouvelle offensive pose une nouvelle fois la question de la capacité des forces engagées sur le terrain à conserver durablement les zones reconquises ou sécurisées. La multiplication des attaques, la pression exercée sur les p...

Manifestation de soutien des jeunes filles centrafricaines à l’ambassadeur de France en Centrafrique

19Aug

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Manifestation de soutien des jeunes filles centrafricaines à l’ambassadeur de France en Centrafrique

PolitiqueGouvernanceCentrafrique : comment Wagner finance la manifestation des jeunes filles pour soutenir l’ambassadeur de France à BanguiPar Corbeaunews - 19 août 202602FacebookTwitterPinterestWhatsApp FacebookTwitterPinterestWhatsApp Article précédentNana-Mambéré : nouveau revers militaire cuisant pour Wagner face aux hommes du général Marcel Ndalé, plusieurs mortshttp://www.corbeaunews-centrafrique.com Facebook Vimeo By Harouna Ousmane — Reporter

Jihadist infighting claims abu zeid al-burkinabi in Burkina Faso

19Aug

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Jihadist infighting claims abu zeid al-burkinabi in Burkina Faso

A prominent leader within the Islamic State in the Sahel (EIS), Abou Zeid Al-Burkinabi, was killed on August 17, 2026, in Burkina Faso's Séno province. Contrary to earlier assertions by some official sources and opinion channels, the terrorist commander was not neutralized by the Burkinabè army. Instead, he perished during deadly clashes with the rival group Jama'at Nasr al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM), an event that starkly illuminates the brutal fratricidal struggles tearing apart the regional jihadist network.This marks a significant setback for the EIS and further evidence of the extreme tensions gripping the Sahel's security landscape. According to consistent local and security reports, the jihadist commander, Abou Zeid Al-Burkinabi, met his end this Monday, August 17, in fierce combat b...

Niger: mdlj rebel group releases video of captured soldiers, escalating northern tensions

19Aug

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Niger: mdlj rebel group releases video of captured soldiers, escalating northern tensions

The Patriotic Movement for Liberty and Justice (MPLJ) has released a video sequence displaying Nigerien military personnel taken captive during the deadly assault on August 15, 2026, in Séguédine. While the detainees claim to be well-treated, this latest security escalation plunges the communities of Northern Niger into deep anxiety and cripples the local economy.A new threshold has been crossed in the destabilization of Northern Niger. Days after the brutal attack on an army post in Séguédine on August 15, 2026, which claimed the lives of at least 15 Nigerien soldiers, the Patriotic Movement for Liberty and Justice (MPLJ) disseminated a propaganda video. The footage aims to assert the rebel group's dominance on the ground.In this several-minute sequence, widely circulated across social me...

Togo: arrest of two french filmmakers sparks debate on press freedom and diplomatic tensions

19Aug

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Togo: arrest of two french filmmakers sparks debate on press freedom and diplomatic tensions

In mid-August 2026, the arrest followed by the formal incarceration of two French filmmakers and journalists in Togo has intensified concerns about escalating security measures and diplomatic strains under the administration of Lomé. Sébastien Perez Pezzani and Gaël Mocaër were detained in northern Togo while filming a documentary, later charged and held under preventive detention—a development far beyond the scope of a routine administrative offense, evolving into a politically charged controversy. Administration of justice or political weapon? The Togolese government has cited administrative violations—specifically non-compliance with accreditation procedures and visa conditions—as grounds for detaining the two professionals. However, the broader context reveals a more complex narrative...