The recent issuance of five brigade general appointments in Cameroun has reignited speculation about President Paul Biya‘s prolonged absence from the public eye. These decrees, […]
Author: Yacouba Boukari
Journalist
Sénégal: time for political truce to boost economic recovery
As Senegal grapples with internal political strife, its economic peers in the West African Monetary Union (UEMOA) forge ahead with steady progress. Recent data from […]
Cotonou tackles food safety: how the port revolutionised street vending
Key challenges How can Cotonou’s port-side street vendors sustain their livelihoods while ensuring strict hygiene and safety for both sellers and customers? Transformative solution Faced […]
Niger coup aftermath: tiani’s sovereignty promises collide with harsh realities
When General Abdourahamane Tiani seized power in Niger on July 26, 2023, he framed his coup as a mission to restore national sovereignty, eradicate terrorism, […]
Senegalese civil servants face a challenging post-magal reality
In Senegal, the period immediately following the Grand Magal has unveiled a challenging reality for many civil servants. What is typically a time for spiritual […]
WHO chief arrives in Kinshasa as Ebola outbreak escalates in DRC
Global Health Crisis Unfolds in Democratic Republic of the Congo The Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, has landed in Kinshasa […]
Cameroon’s biya enacts military reshuffle amidst prolonged swiss stay
Cameroon’s biya enacts military reshuffle amidst prolonged swiss stay In a significant move for African politics English, Cameroonian leader Paul Biya, a prominent historical figure […]
Cameroun cabinet reshuffle amid president biya’s extended absence
Cameroun cabinet reshuffle amid president biya’s extended absence A presidential decree issued on August 3 confirmed the appointment of four high-ranking officers, including General Raymond […]
Bénin allocates $14.5bn to climate resilience and sustainable growth
Bénin’s bold climate investment plan targets 2026-2035 Bénin has unveiled a landmark financial commitment of $14.5 billion—equivalent to approximately 8,004.38 billion FCFA—to fortify its economy […]
Congo diaspora steps up push for genocide recognition in France
French lawmakers of Congolese descent are preparing a major diplomatic push to secure official recognition of the GENOCOST—a campaign highlighting the genocide linked to resource […]
Gabonese president arrives in Abidjan for ivorian independence celebrations
Gabonese President Arrives in Abidjan for Ivorian Independence Celebrations In a gesture underscoring the deep ties between Libreville and Abidjan, President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema […]
Bénin’s sustained economic expansion thrives despite global volatility
Amidst a challenging international landscape, marked by geopolitical tensions and market instability, Bénin continues to demonstrate a robust and sustained growth trajectory. The African Development […]