Gabon: Ali Bongo, a contested heir turned political phoenix
Elected in 2009 after the death of his father, Ali Bongo Ondimba’s 14 years as president of Gabon have been marked by several struggles to consolidate his power. Despite contested…
Algeria proposes a ‘six-month transition plan’ to Niger
On Tuesday, Ahmed Attaf, the Algerian Minister of Foreign Affairs, announced that Algeria has presented an initiative to end the crisis in Niger, where the military seized power on July…
Coup d’état in Gabon: Army officers claim to have taken power( Video)
Army officers appeared on Gabon’s national television to announce that they have taken power. They declared that they are canceling the results of Saturday’s elections, in which President Ali Bongo…
Cameroon: André Onana Makes Triumphant Return to National Team: Rigobert Song Unveils Selected Squad for Burundi Match
The long-awaited announcement has finally arrived. During a press conference led by the coach of the Cameroonian national team, Rigobert Song, the list of selected players for the match against…
Retired Cameroonian Magistrate Found Dead in Yaounde Hotel Room
In a shocking turn of events, the lifeless body of highly-ranked retired Cameroonian magistrate, Bisseck Dagobert, was discovered in a hotel room in the Nkolbisson neighborhood of Yaounde on August…
Emmanuel Macron insist and persist “The French ambassador will remain in Niger despite being asked to leave by the Niger Military Ruler”
Emmanuel Macron, as he opened the 29th edition of the conference of French ambassadors on Monday, assured that the French Ambassador will stay in Niger despite pressure from the military…
Presidential Election in Gabon: Curfew Imposed and Internet Shut Down
The Gabonese government quickly imposed a curfew and shut down the internet on Saturday evening after the closure of polling stations at the end of a day when Gabonese citizens…
Cameroon: 28-Year-Old Dies After Violent Clash With Cousin Over 200F Debt
Photo by James Oatway/REX Shutterstock (4681851e) On July 24, 2023, Lionel M, 28 years old, allegedly passed away after a fight with his cousin over a 200F debt. After being…
President Mnangagwa reelected as head of Zimbabwe, opposition contests
Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa, 80 years old, was reelected for a second term on Saturday following a flawed election, the results of which were immediately rejected by the party of…
Madagascar: Stampede in a stadium kills at least 13, including 7 minors
At least thirteen people, including seven minors, were killed on Friday in Madagascar in a stampede at the entrance of a packed stadium in the capital city, during the opening…