Month: July 2026

The prolonged absence of Cameroon’s President Paul Biya has become a major talking point across the nation. The 93-year-old leader left the country on June 7, 2026, for what was described as a brief private stay in Europe with his wife. Yet, more than six weeks later, he has yet to return, leaving a growing void in the public sphere. This unexplained delay has sparked intense speculation about his health, dominating conversations in media outlets and social networks alike. The silence surrounding his prolonged stay is fueling concerns over transparency…

The 7th session of the Beninese-Moroccan Joint Cooperation Commission, held in Cotonou, has rewritten the future of economic collaboration between the two nations. More than just a diplomatic gathering, this summit laid the groundwork for a robust South-South partnership that promises to reshape the region’s economic landscape. With renewed political will, strategic investments, and a bold agenda for shared prosperity, Benin and Morocco are setting new benchmarks for bilateral cooperation. Diplomatic momentum gathers pace in Cotonou The air in Cotonou was thick with anticipation as high-ranking officials from both nations…

In Cotonou on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, Benin‘s Minister of Economy and Finance, Aristide Medenou, held high-level discussions with a top-tier delegation from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (BERD), led by Dr. Heike Harmgart, Regional Director for Sub-Saharan Africa. The meeting underscored a pivotal moment in deepening financial cooperation between the international institution and Benin, reinforcing the country’s position as a strategic hub and economic governance model in West Africa. A strategic engagement in the heart of Cotonou The talks unfolded in the Ministry of Economy and Finance…

Economic developments Somdia’s exit from Sosucam: the hidden motives behind the decision Industry insiders reveal why the company chose Côte d’Ivoire over Cameroon for its next sugar venture. Economic Analyst |July 22, 2026|2 min read AAA Follow on Google Summarize Listen Comment Industry analysts point to a deliberate strategy behind Somdia’s abrupt departure from Cameroon’s Sosucam, despite prior commitments to President Paul Biya by Pierre Castel. According to insider accounts, the conglomerate has since inked a landmark deal with Côte d’Ivoire, committing FCFA 100 billion to expand the West African…

Appels sur l’actualité VOS RÉACTIONS – RDC : que peut-on attendre du dialogue national? Publié le : 22/07/2026 – 10:40 En RDC, l’opposition reporte sa marche prévue ce mercredi mais reste vent debout contre un 3ème mandat pour Félix Tshisekedi : elle exige que le dialogue national annoncé par le président soit convoqué avant le 15 août. Que pensez-vous de cet ultimatum ? Qu’attendez-vous de ce dialogue national ? Publicité Standard : +33 9 693 693 70 Mail : [email protected] Facebook : Appels sur l’actualité – RFI Twitter : @appelsactu Comment nous contacter ? Vous pouvez nous…

The northern regions of Togo are grappling with an escalating terrorist threat spilling over from the Sahel, and the suspected presence of foreign military and paramilitary forces is igniting fierce debate in Lomé. In a joint statement released in July 2026, several opposition coalitions and civil society movements have directly challenged the government led by President Faure Gnassingbé. At the center of the controversy are concerns over institutional opacity, the undisclosed numbers of Russian Africa Corps personnel, and security contracts with the Turkish firm SADAT. The national sovereignty and transparency…