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Cameroon’s 92-year-old President, Paul Biya has been declared the winner of the country’s disputed presidential election by the Constitutional Council. Official results show Biya won 53.7% of the vote, defeating his main challenger, Issa Tchiroma Bakary, who secured 35.2%. The victory extends Biya’s rule, making it his eighth consecutive term…
Germany has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening bilateral relations with Nigeria through enhanced economic cooperation, job creation, security support, and energy transition partnerships. Speaking at a news conference to mark Germany’s National Day and 65 years of Nigeria–Germany diplomatic relations in Abuja, the German Ambassador to Nigeria, Annette Günther, described…
Tensions are running high in Cameroon as security forces have detained several opposition figures and activists ahead of Monday’s official announcement of the presidential election results. According to local media reports, partial tallies indicate President Paul Biya may be leading, sparking widespread protests in major cities and prompting a heavy…
China has rolled out new regulations to tighten control over social media influencers, mandating that anyone who discusses professional topics such as medicine, finance, law, or education, must first prove their qualifications. According to the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC), content creators will now need to present evidence of formal…
French authorities have arrested two suspects linked to the theft of crown jewels worth €88 million (£76 million; $102 million) from the Louvre Museum in Paris. According to reports from French media, Paris prosecutor’s office confirmed that one of the suspects was apprehended at Charles de Gaulle Airport while attempting…
Eight days after Cameroon’s presidential election, the National Vote Counting Commission released provisional results pointing to the victory of incumbent president Paul Biya. The Commission said Biya came first with over 53% of the votes, overtaking his main opponent, Issa Tchiroma Bakary at 35%. In a statement, Issa Tchiroma says…
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), on Monday, formalized a renewed commitment to regional cooperation and sustainable growth by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Paris. The agreement was signed by the President of the ECOWAS Commission, Dr.…
Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy left his home on Tuesday to begin serving a prison sentence after being convicted of illegally seeking campaign funding from Libya for his 2007 presidential campaign. According to reports, Sarkozy, who held office from 2007 to 2012, was seen departing hand-in-hand with his wife, singer…
World Trade Organization (WTO) Director General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has expressed deep concern over renewed trade tensions between the United States and China, warning that a prolonged dispute could slash global GDP by up to 7% in the long term. U.S.-China Trade Conflict Poses Global Risk, WTO Says Speaking in an…
As the U.S. government shutdown enters its fourth week, the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) has begun furloughing most of its federal workforce — a move without precedent in the agency’s 23-year history. Majority of NNSA Staff Placed on Unpaid Leave Approximately 1,400 employees at the National Nuclear Security Administration…
