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DRC: The public prosecutor’s office demands the death penalty against Joseph Kabila
In Kinshasa, the repercussion of the former Congolese president Joseph Kabila’s trial, which is being conducted in absentia, was spectacular. General Lucien René Likulia, a representative of the… -
Nazih Case: Arrest in Lebanon of the influencer accused of blackmailing the Gabonese president
The activist and influencer Nazih Marwan Al-Azzi, better known as “Nazih” on social media, has been arrested in Lebanon by the country’s General Security Directorate. 25 years old,… -
Pastor Marcelo Tunasi remarries a year after the death of his wife Blanche
Congolese pastor Marcello Jeremiah Tunasi is getting remarried this Wednesday, July 23, 2025, in Brussels to Esther Aicha, a faithful member of his church “The Compassion”. This decision,… -
Cameroon: Paul Biya appoints Vice-Admiral Joseph Fouda as Special Advisor to the Presidency
With less than three months to go before the presidential election scheduled for October 12, 2025, Cameroonian President Paul Biya signed, on Tuesday, July 15, a decree appointing… -
Kenaya gets her law degree: her father Koffi Olimidé reacts in tears
Koffi Olomide emotionally celebrated the academic success of his daughter Kenaya, who now holds a degree in law. The famous Congolese artist expressed his pride in a stirring… -
CAN 2025 (W): Zambia topples Senegal, Morocco rallies
Zambia defeated Senegal (3-2) on Wednesday evening in the second round of group stages of the 2025 Women’s African Cup of Nations. Host of the tournament, Morocco rallied… -
Cameroon: Paul Biya’s opinion on his candidacy is awaited to put an end to the cacophony within the RDPC
With only three months left before the presidential election set to occur in October in Cameroon, there is still confusion about whether the current head of state, Paul… -
Manchester United: André Onana’s price set
André Onana could be leaving Manchester United this summer, as the Manchester club has set the selling price for the Cameroonian goalkeeper. Manchester United would be willing to… -
DRC: The latest UN report reignites accusations against Rwanda
The United Nations Group of Experts on the situation in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) published a new alarming report on Wednesday, July 2, pointing to Rwanda’s… -
Equatorial Guinea: 18 years in prison requested for Baltasar Ebang Engonga
On Monday, June 30, 2025, in Malabo, Baltasar Ebang Engonga, former director of the National Financial Investigation Agency (ANIF), appeared alongside several codefendants, including multiple women, in a… -
Cameroon: Paul Biya officially announces his candidacy for the October 2025 presidential election
The suspense is lifted. Cameroonian President Paul Biya announced his candidacy for the next presidential election to be held this coming October on Sunday, July 13, 2025. The… -
In Equatorial Guinea, the trial of Baltasar Ebang Engonga begins
On June 30th, 2025, Baltasar Ebang Engonga, the former General Director of the National Agency for Financial Investigation (ANIF) and an influential figure in the regime, appeared before… -
“I will never let you go, you belong to me,” Gims strikes back at DemDem’s divorce announcement
While DemDem, wife of famous rapper Gims, announced over the weekend that she was “single” and “divorced” on social media, an unexpected reaction from the singer has cast… -
Indira Baboke: the singer defends her medical doctorate thesis
Indira Baboke, a Cameroonian gospel singer, defended her doctoral thesis in medicine on 16 June 2025 at the University of Yaoundé 1, in Cameroon. Known for her powerful… -
Tripartite Mining Agreement USA-DRC-Rwanda: An Imperialist Maneuver to Better Legitimize the Plundering of the Congo
Kinshasa and Washington are finalizing discussions around a strategic mining agreement aimed at attracting American investments in the critical minerals of the DRC, notably cobalt, lithium, and tantalum.… -
Cameroon: Strong reactions in Yaoundé after Maurice Kamto’s meeting in Paris
The meeting of Maurice Kamto, the leader of the Cameroonian opposition and president of the MRC, held on May 31, 2025, at the Place de la République in… -
Cameroon: father of singer Lydol jailed for murder of a child
Dagobert Nwafo, father of renowned Cameroonian slam artist Lydol, has been formally charged with the premeditated murder of a 6-year-old child and placed in pre-trial detention at Kondengui… -
DR Congo: National Assembly authorizes judicial investigation into Justice Minister Constant Mutamba
On Thursday, May 29, 2025, the National Assembly of the Democratic Republic of Congo authorized the opening of a judicial investigation against Justice Minister Constant Mutamba. The decision… -
Cameroon: Boko Haram attack leaves one dead in Far North region
A deadly attack attributed to the jihadist group Boko Haram claimed one life and left several people injured on the night of Monday, May 12, in Cameroon’s Far… -
Chad: brigade commander killed in shootout with suspected arms traffickers
Tragedy struck in eastern Chad at dawn on May 10, when the commander of the Haraze-Mangueigne territorial brigade—a chief warrant officer who was also serving as acting sub-prefect—was… -
Central African Republic: military orders ceasefire to revive peace process
The Central African Armed Forces (FACA) have issued a nationwide ceasefire order, instructing all national units and their allies to rigorously observe a cessation of hostilities. The measure,… -
“There can be no promising democratic regime without a vibrant civil society,” says Paul Biya
Cameroonian President Paul Biya has publicly praised, via a statement on the social media platform X, the crucial role played by civil society in the political, social, and… -
DR Congo: Maxime Prévot urges caution following agreements in principle
After visiting Uganda and Burundi, Belgium’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Maxime Prévot, concluded his diplomatic tour of the Great Lakes region with a visit… -
Cameroon and Chad inaugurate bridge over the Logone River
The bridge spanning the Logone River, linking the Cameroonian town of Yagoua (in the Far North region) to the Chadian city of Bongor, was officially inaugurated on Monday… -
17th Headies Awards: Inoss’B Wins Best Central African Artist
Congolese singer Inoss’B has added another prestigious accolade to his career by winning the “Best Central African Artist” award at the 17th edition of the Headies Awards, held… -
“There Is More Wickedness in the Church Than in Bars,” Says Pastor Moise Mbiye
Pastor Moise Mbiye has sparked a major controversy by addressing the reality of human relationships within religious communities. In a recent media appearance, the man of God did… -
Manchester United: André Onana set to leave, transfer fee revealed
André Onana could leave Manchester United this summer, with the club reportedly setting his transfer fee at £20 million. According to the Mirror, the Red Devils are willing… -
DR Congo: first compromise signed between the government and M23 in Doha
In a surprising development, a first compromise was signed on Wednesday evening in Doha between the Congolese government and the M23 rebel movement. This turning point comes after… -
DRC: residence of Joseph Kabila searched amid suspicions of ties to AFC/M23
A property belonging to former President Joseph Kabila was searched by security services. The operation took place on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at a site housing offices, warehouses,… -
Cameroon: 70 kg of drugs hidden in air compressors intercepted at the airport
Cameroonian customs authorities seized 70 kilograms of drugs at Douala International Airport on Tuesday, according to an official statement dated April 16 and signed by Minister Delegate for…
