Author: Aïcha Abdou

Morocco insists on Ceuta claims despite Spain’s migration crisis Former Spanish envoy highlights Rabat’s persistent territorial stance Politics Inés Fernández-Pontes A retired Spanish ambassador to Morocco has warned that Spain’s recent migration emergency in Ceuta stems partly from unresolved territorial disputes, with Rabat refusing to abandon its historical claims to the North African enclaves. The sudden arrival of over 72,000 migrants in late July sent shockwaves through Spain and the European Union, resurfacing a long-standing conflict that has simmered for decades. Jorge Dezcallar, former Spanish ambassador to Morocco and ex-head…

Open in app Share Mathieu Olivier Investigative editor Paul Biya Cameroon’s military reshuffle: the rise of general hippolyte ebaka Cameroon’s armed forces have entered a new phase with the appointment of Major-General Hippolyte Ebaka, a figure now shaping the country’s defense strategy. His elevation to this high-ranking position marks a significant moment in Cameroon’s military hierarchy, raising questions about his background, career milestones, and the implications for national security. Who is Hippolyte Ebaka? Born into a family with deep ties to Cameroon’s military tradition, General Ebaka has spent decades climbing…

Political figures in Gabon condemn offensive remarks targeting the President and his family Leaders from several Gabonese political parties gathered in Libreville on August 12 to denounce recent inflammatory statements made by a segment of the Gabonese diaspora activists based in Europe. These remarks, directed at President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, his mother, and First Lady Zita Oligui Nguema, have sparked widespread outrage among the local political class. David Mbadinga, president of the Union des patriotes gabonais loyalistes (UPGL) and spokesperson for the coalition, emphasized the need for dignified political…

CNSA’s move to free prisoners a step toward Congo’s inclusive dialogue Jean-Noël Ba-Mweze In the Democratic Republic of Congo, a week after the launch of a census of political and opinion prisoners, the National Council for Monitoring the Agreement and Electoral Process (CNSA) has emphasized that this initiative applies to all eligible individuals. The Council upholds a key principle: justice is universal. The initiative aims to support confidence-building measures that the CNSA views as essential before convening an inclusive national dialogue in the DRC. The Council intends to compile a…

Publié aujourd’hui à 17h39 Lecture : 2 minutes. Fichier généré le Lire dans l’app Damien Glez Dessinateur et éditorialiste franco-burkinabè. By Aïcha Abdou — Senior correspondent