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Africa’s Longest-Serving Leader Boosts Security for Eighth Term Quest

Shifting Tides in Cameroon: The Political Landscape Under Paul Biya The recent political upheaval in Cameroon emerges against a backdrop of heightened scrutiny and unease regarding President Paul Biya's enduring reign. With growing public discontent regarding his prolonged grip on power, health concerns, and increasingly uncertain succession plans, the stage is set for change. Questions loom large: How will these shifts impact the nation’s future? Will they catalyze the democratic change many Cameroonians yearn for?…

At 92, Cameroon’s Paul Biya Aims for an Eighth Presidential Term

President Paul Biya has officially declared his intention to run for another term in the upcoming presidential elections. This announcement, which surfaced on social media, has ignited discussions and concerns regarding his advancing age and health. Biya, who has been at the helm of Cameroon since 1982, took over President Paul Biya has officially announced his candidacy for the upcoming presidential elections. This declaration, made through social media, has rekindled ongoing concerns about his advancing age and health.…

Cameroon’s Longest-Serving President Seeks Eighth Term in Office

President Paul Biya: Commitment or Controversy? As Cameroon gears up for its presidential election on October 12, a familiar figure has resurfaced in the headlines. President Paul Biya, the world's oldest serving head of state at 92, has publicly affirmed his intention to seek re-election. The announcement, made via a post on his official X (formerly Twitter) account, has reignited discussions about his lengthy tenure and the implications it holds for the future of the nation. Biya first stepped into leadership in 1982,…

Nigeria Joins EBRD as Africa’s Eighth Shareholder

The announcement that Nigeria has become a member of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) marks a pivotal moment in its economic journey. This welcome news was shared by Nigeria's Finance Minister and Economic Coordinator, Wale Edun, as he accepted the country's membership certificate from the EBRD delegation led by Heike Harmgart in Abuja. Entering this new chapter, one can't help but wonder how this might reshape Nigeria's economic landscape — can this membership stir the growth needed to…

AC Milan Secures Eighth Supercoppa Italiana with Thrilling Derby Triumph

In a thrilling clash of Italian giants, AC Milan snatched its eighth Supercoppa Italiana by astonishingly overturning a two-goal deficit to clinch a 3-2 victory against city rival Inter Milan on a nail-biting Monday night.For the third year running, the sun-drenched deserts of Saudi Arabia played host to this prestigious tournament. This time, just like the last, the event featured a quartet of top-tier teams vying for glory. Inter Milan, through Denzel Dumfries' two strikes, comfortably saw off Atalanta with a 2-0 win in…

Russia and Ukraine Conduct Eighth Prisoner Exchange, Swapping 206 Captives with UAE Mediation

A Ukrainian captivated soldier rejoices over the swap. (AFP: Ukrainian Presidential Press Service)The United Arab Emirates has brokered a trade involving 206 prisoners of war between Russia and Ukraine, as reported by Emirati state news agency WAM on Saturday.President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, and Russia's defense ministry both acknowledged that each nation retrieved 103 POWs in this exchange.“Our people are home,” Mr. Zelenskyy conveyed on the Telegram messaging platform. “We successfully liberated another 103…

8th week of mobilization towards a 6th

In Chad, dozens of party leaders and members of civil society were arrested this Saturday, March 27, while protesting against a sixth term by the head of state, Idriss Deby Itno, before being released at the end of the day. This eighth week of demonstration responded to the call for general dissatisfaction launched by the opposition and civil society associations. Some districts in N'Djamena were upset this Saturday morning and then in the late afternoon by protesters with clear slogans: "No to the sixth term!" No to the…

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