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Cameroon’s floating debt has surged to nearly $1.8 billion by the end of the first quarter of 2026, highlighting a persistent structural imbalance between the government’s financial commitments and actual disbursements from the Treasury. This growing stock of arrears encompasses invoices that have been processed or are awaiting payment beyond legally mandated deadlines, affecting domestic suppliers, contractors, and other local creditors. In Yaoundé, this revelation has reignited discussions about the efficiency of budget execution and the government’s fiscal maneuverability amid tightening external financing conditions. Floating debt as a budgetary balancing…

Camtel, Cameroon’s state-owned telecom operator, recently hosted a high-level delegation from Amazon Web Services (AWS) in Yaoundé to discuss potential collaborations in cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and satellite solutions. The meeting, led by Camtel’s Director-General Judith Yah Sunday, included AWS executives Raya Nassar and Terrence Naidoo, alongside Antoinette Manyaga, a senior representative from the U.S. Embassy’s technology services in Cameroon. While the discussions covered broad technological horizons, no formal agreements, timelines, or financial details were disclosed. AWS, a global leader in cloud infrastructure alongside Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud, offers…

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially endorsed the joint bid by Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger to host the 2032 Africa Cup of Nations (CAN). This milestone, announced on July 20, marks the first formal recognition of their collaborative efforts, though the journey toward securing hosting rights has only just begun. Administrative approval paves the way for Sahel bid On July 18, representatives from the three nations—Colonel Oumarou Sawadogo, Mahamadou Cissé, and Issaka Adamou—met with CAF President Patrice Motsepe in New York to formalize their declaration of interest.…

Côte d’Ivoire’s governance progress hailed by African peer review mechanism The African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM), Africa’s premier governance assessment tool established by the African Union, has commended Côte d’Ivoire for its strides in political stability, economic transformation, and institutional reforms. Marie-Antoinette Rose-Quatre, Director-General of the APRM Continental Secretariat, highlighted the country’s remarkable achievements during an official working visit to Abidjan on July 21, 2026. Her assessment followed meetings at the APRM National Commission’s headquarters in the Cocody district. “Côte d’Ivoire has demonstrated outstanding commitment to deepening political stability, driving…

The highly anticipated clash against Sparta Prague is scheduled for August 11 at the Groupama Stadium. While kick-off time remains unannounced, the team led by Paulo Fonseca is counting on the passionate support of their home crowd to make their European debut unforgettable. Tickets are now available starting at just €10, offering fans an affordable way to witness the Olympique Lyonnais in action during their Champions League campaign. By Aïcha Abdou — Senior correspondent

The future of Ferran Torres at FC Barcelone is hanging by a thread as the club faces a desperate bid from Paris Saint-Germain. Though Blaugrana executives acknowledge the difficulty of retaining the Spanish forward, they remain steadfast in their valuation, reportedly demanding €50 million to finalize any transfer deal. Ferran Torres, whose contract expires in June 2027, has emerged as a prime target for PSG as they seek to replace Gonçalo Ramos and intensify competition for Ousmane Dembélé’s future. The young forward’s stock soared after scoring the decisive goal in…

Cameroun: ruling party dismisses claims over president’s prolonged absence Cameroon Tribune Addressing the controversy surrounding the head of state’s extended absence, Jacques Fame Ndongo, Cameroon’s Minister of State, dismissed such claims as legal and political absurdities. He emphasized that no national law or regulation stipulates a maximum duration for a president’s absence from the country. According to the minister, any attempt to apply a non-existent constitutional provision to President Paul Biya would amount to legal manipulation and a gross distortion of facts. He described such arguments as fantastical inventions by…

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…