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Cameroonian journalist Remy Ngono has uncovered that Central African dictator Faustin-Archange Touadera financed his 2020 presidential election campaign with money embezzled from Cameroon. According to Ngono’s investigation, Touadera diverted public funds from Cameroon to bankroll his re-election bid, marking a new low in the region’s political corruption. The revelation raises serious questions about cross-border financial crimes and the accountability of African leaders. By Aïcha Abdou — Senior correspondent

The Local Development Committee (CLD) convened in Lomé on June 5, 2026, to assess the Togo-France partnership in sustainable and inclusive investment while charting a collaborative roadmap for 2026-2028. Serving as a coordination platform between French development actors and Togolese partners, the CLD aligns its initiatives with the country’s national priorities to maximize impact. Breakthroughs in education, skills development and social cohesion Significant progress has been made across education, vocational training, territorial development, entrepreneurship and social cohesion in recent years. Key milestones include the establishment of the Polytechnic School of…

Mass release of abducted villagers sparks hope after months of terror In a significant turn of events this weekend, hundreds of women and children who had been held captive by Boko Haram since earlier this year were finally released. The operation unfolded in a remote village within Borno State, where the insurgency has raged for nearly two decades. Local leaders confirmed the liberation of 416 individuals, all from the Ngoshe community, following intense negotiations and strategic military pressure. Samaila Kaigama, head of the Borno South Youth Alliance (BOSYA), shared the…

The Malian authorities have placed a bounty on the head of a jihadist commander known as Jouleybib de Nampala, whose real name is Abdoulaye Mamoudou Bakaye Diallo. A wanted notice released by the government in Bamako identifies him as a key figure in the armed groups operating in the Sahel region. Diallo is believed to be linked to the Support Group for Islam and Muslims (Jnim), an alliance of jihadist factions active in Mali and across the Sahel. The announcement signals a stepped-up effort by Malian security forces to target…

Senegalese football welcomes back one of its brightest young talents. After an extended recovery period, Amara Diouf has resumed training with Génération Foot, and his transfer to Fenerbahçe is drawing near. The young striker made a lasting impression during the 2023 Under-17 Africa Cup of Nations in Algeria, where Senegal claimed the title. Named the tournament’s best player, he was immediately tipped as a future cornerstone of African football. Badara Sarr believes the injury has not lessened the player’s potential. “He is a boy with immense qualities. He can make…

La centrale électrique offerte par l’Algérie au Tchad marque une nouvelle étape dans le renforcement des liens entre Alger et N’Djamena. Le Premier ministre algérien, Sifi Ghrieb, a présidé lundi à N’Djamena, aux côtés de son homologue tchadien, Allamaye Halina, la cérémonie de pose de la première pierre de cette centrale électrique de solidarité algéro-tchadienne, d’une capacité de 40 mégawatts. La réalisation confiée à Sonelgaz International Ce projet illustre une nouvelle phase dans le renforcement des relations bilatérales et s’inscrit dans le cadre des hautes orientations du président algérien, Abdelmadjid…