The autochthony debate in Cameroon: why it’s a distraction from unity

Oscar Njiki argues that the constitution guarantees equality among citizens. Rights depend on citizenship, not origin. Autochthony is a cultural identity, not a legal privilege. Here is his analysis: 1) Is a Cameroonian citizen an autochthone everywhere in Cameroon? No. Autochthony is not a universal quality conferred by citizenship. It is rooted in memory, lineage, and history. Owning a piece of land, settling there, and investing in it is not enough to become an autochthone. Indigenous peoples have an ontological relationship with their lands: those lands are an extension of…

Read More

Regional mediators assess progress in Lomé talks on eastern DRC crisis

On 7 and 8 June 2026, the Togolese capital hosted a strategic meeting focused on the crisis in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Around the table were representatives from the main regional bodies involved in mediation: the Southern African Development Community (SADC), the East African Community (EAC), the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region (ICGLR), alongside envoys from the African Union (AU) and the United Nations (UN). The stated objective was to assess the coherence of diplomatic approaches and gauge how far the warring parties remain from…

Read More

Regional mediators convene in Lomé to address eastern drc crisis

The Togolese capital, Lomé, hosted a pivotal meeting on June 7 and 8, 2026, focused on the ongoing crisis in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Representatives from key regional bodies involved in mediation efforts gathered, including the Southern African Development Community (SADC), the East African Community (EAC), and the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region (CIRGL). Emissaries from the African Union (AU) and the United Nations (UN) also participated. The stated objective was to assess the cohesion of various diplomatic pathways and determine how far belligerent parties…

Read More

Cameroon’s staggering financial losses: an exposé of corruption and illicit enrichment

issA tchiroma bakary reveals colossal public fund embezzlement in Cameroon   Issa Tchiroma Bakary has unveiled a damning declaration, complete with extensive figures, exposing widespread corruption within Cameroon’s governance. His report details the plundering of gold, oil, and timber resources, the diversion of public contracts through fraudulent budget lines 65 and 94, systemic tax and customs fraud, and the illicit enrichment of President Paul Biya’s inner circle. Below is an excerpt from this significant statement.   “Dear compatriots, ladies and gentlemen, I was profoundly disturbed by the estimated 2,000 billion…

Read More

DR Congo’s sovereign satellite push gains momentum under Mpanda’s leadership

« Musuminyina katu wabula » – a Luba proverb meaning « perseverance leads to success » – perfectly encapsulates the relentless drive of José Mpanda Kabangu, the Democratic Republic of Congo’s Minister of Posts, Telecommunications and Digital Economy. Having set his sights on securing a sovereign satellite for the nation, he remains undeterred, even after his initial stint at the helm of the Ministry of Scientific Research and Technological Innovation in 2019. Last Friday, June 5th, Minister Mpanda welcomed a high-level delegation from China Unicom and Genew Technologies in Kinshasa…

Read More

Mali suspends motorcycle circulation in security crackdown

The Malian transitional government has announced a one-year ban on large-displacement motorcycles outside major urban centres, a measure aimed at curbing the mobility of armed terrorist groups. The ban, which is renewable, also suspends the import, transit, sale and distribution of these two-wheelers nationwide. The decision has sparked scepticism, particularly in rural areas where motorcycles are a vital means of transport. The interministerial decree was broadcast on national television at the beginning of the month. It states: “The circulation of motorcycles with a displacement of 125 cc and above outside…

Read More

French military cooperation returns to Chad: is Déby risking his sovereignist image?

A report published on 8 June 2026 has sparked widespread debate after revealing that several French officers have returned to N’Djamena since mid-April to revive military cooperation between France and Chad, less than two years after the historic decision that ended the French military presence in the country.   While Paris insists it does not plan to redeploy permanent forces on Chadian soil, the mere resumption of military cooperation and intelligence sharing raises serious questions about the impact on President Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno’s image and the credibility of the…

Read More

Cameroon state civil service opens 2,305 jobs for 2026

The government has published a series of decrees launching training competitions, direct competitions, professional competitions and selection tests to fill these positions. For the 2026 fiscal year, the Cameroonian state civil service is opening a total of 2,305 positions across various ministries. Minister of Public Service and Administrative Reform Joseph LE kick-started the recruitment process on June 4 by publishing the participation modalities through 36 decrees announcing the competitions. In the accompanying information note, the minister details the distribution of available posts. First, for standard recruitment, 890 slots are offered:…

Read More

Nigéria : des centaines d’otages libérés par Boko Haram

Nigéria : des centaines d’otages libérés par Boko Haram euronews videos mar. 9 juin 2026 à 8:24 AM UTC Ajoutez Yahoo comme source préférée pour voir nos articles sur Google. Plusieurs centaines de personnes enlevées par Boko Haram plus tôt cette année dans un village de l’État de Borno, dans le nord-est du pays, ont été libérées ce week-end, ont déclaré dimanche un sénateur et un responsable local de la jeunesse. Publicité À propos de nos publicités By Aïcha Abdou — Senior correspondent

Read More

Regional workshop in N’Djamena boosts legal protection for environmental journalists

A regional workshop focusing on the legal protection of journalists covering environmental issues opened on Monday, June 8, 2026, in N’Djamena. The three-day event is organized by an international press freedom organization in partnership with the ministries of Communication and Environment. The gathering brings together around twenty media professionals from Chad, Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger. It is part of the ‘Defending and Protecting Environmental Journalism in the Sahel’ project, which aims to improve working conditions for journalists covering environmental topics. The main goal is to strengthen participants’ knowledge of…

Read More

Gabon and EU deepen strategic partnership with focus on reforms and sustainability

The Gabonese Republic and the European Union convened yesterday at the Omar Bongo Ondimba Congress Palace in the Cité de la Démocratie for the second session of their strategic partnership dialogue. Co-chaired by Gabon’s Vice-President of Government, Hermann Immongault, and the EU Ambassador to Gabon, Cécile Abadie, this meeting followed the inaugural session held in October 2024. Highlighting the significance of the event, Mr. Immongault emphasized that the dialogue aligns with the Samoa Agreement, the foundational legal framework governing relations between the EU and African, Caribbean, and Pacific (ACP) nations.…

Read More