April 21, 2017
Cameroon: Internet Restored! #BringBackOurInternet
Internet connection has been re-established in the North West and South West regions of Cameroon after almost three months of blackouts. President Paul Biya ordered Minister of… Read more »
March 24, 2017
Cameroon: Colonial Solutions to the Anglophone Problem Misguided
The so called Anglophone problem in Cameroon is proving to be the biggest challenge to President Paul Biya's 34 years in power. The government is battling with with the use of… Read more »
March 20, 2017
Africa: World Bank Commits to 'Next Level of Economic Transformation'
The G20 finance ministers met last week in Germany to discuss critical challenges facing the global economy, from climate change to migration to humanitarian emergencies like the… Read more »
February 12, 2017
Equatorial Guinea: New U.S. Secretary of State Linked to 'Petro-Kleptocrat' Obiang
The recent hearing in the United States Senate over the confirmation of President Donald J. Trump's nomination of former oil company chief executive Rex Tillerson as secretary of… Read more »
February 07, 2017
Africa: Five Key Takeaways from AFCON2017
The 2017 African Nations Cup finals are a thing of the past, and Cameroon were crowned worthy winners with their final victory over Egypt on Sunday. Read more »
February 06, 2017
Cameroon/Egypt: Finally, Sweet Revenge for Young Lions #AFCON2017
Hugo Broos has gone from being criticised at almost every turn to national hero in Cameroon after masterminding a most unlikely victory for the country at the 2017 African Nations… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Tshisekedi's Death Highlights Obstacles and Opportunities for Peace
The death in Brussels of Etienne Tshisekedi wa Mulumba, the iconic figure of democracy in the Democratic Republic of Congo, combined with a stalemate in the implementation of the… Read more »
February 05, 2017
Cameroon/Egypt: The Extra Prize for the Winner of #AFCON2017
The prize for the winners of Sunday night’s African Nations Cup is much more than the continental crown and a $4-million cheque. Read more »
February 04, 2017
Cameroon: Will #AFCON2017 Final Give Coach Hugo Broos the Last Laugh?
For Cameroon coach Hugo Broos, the African Nations Cup final is about more than just lifting a continental title – it is a chance for him to prove his critics wrong and have… Read more »
Cameroon/Egypt: It's West vs North As Indomitable Lions Face Pharaohs in #AFCON2017 Showdown
The 2017 African Nations Cup final in Libreville on Sunday pits Egypt’s technical excellence against the all-action, unlikely heroes of Cameroon in a fixture to decide the… Read more »
February 03, 2017
Cameroon/Egypt: Fairytale Run Takes Indomitable Lions to #AFCON2017 Final
Cameroon's fairytale run to the final of the 2017 African Nations Cup continues after a 2-0 victory over fancied Ghana sealed a date with Egypt in the decider in Libreville on… Read more »
February 01, 2017
Ghana/Cameroon: Ghana Favourites, But Young Lions Have Spirit #AFCON2017
Ghana will hope to take another step towards ending their agonising wait for another African Nations Cup crown when they take on Cameroon in the semifinals of the 2017 tournament… Read more »
January 31, 2017
Cameroon: Ahmed Abba is a Victim of Cameroon's War on Terror
Cameroon has remained in a protracted battle with the Boko Haram Islamist militant sect since 2014 when the group began attacking the government. The International Crisis Group… Read more »
January 30, 2017
Africa: Chad's Moussa Faki Mahamat to Head AU Commission
It is being reported that Chad's foreign minister Moussa Faki Mahamat has been elected the new AU Commission Chairperson. He won by 28 votes to Amina Mohamed of Kenya's 25. Read more »
Africa: Will History Help #AFCON2017 Semifinalists?
The semifinal line-up at the 2017 African Nations Cup finals is complete as Burkina Faso take on Egypt on Wednesday and Ghana tackle Cameroon a day later in what is sure to be two… Read more »
January 26, 2017
Ghana/Congo-Kinshasa: Ghana Send DRC Home in Resurgent Second Half #AFCON2017
Ghana put a poor first half performance behind them to storm into the African Nations Cup semifinals for the sixth tournament in a row on Sunday, ending the hopes of DR Congo in… Read more »
January 29, 2017
Cameroon/Senegal: Senegal's #AFCON2017 Dream Ends With Dramatic Penalties
Senegal's dream of a first continental title is over for another two years despite a dominant performance over Cameroon in their African Nations Cup quarterfinal in Franceville on… Read more »
January 27, 2017
Ghana/Congo-Kinshasa: Black Stars Sweat Over Gyan Fitness #AFCON2017
Ghana are sweating on the fitness of veteran striker Asamoah Gyan as they look ahead to Sunday’s African Nations Cup quarter-final against DR Congo in Oyem. Read more »
Senegal/Cameroon: Will Group Spirit Carry Senegal to Win Over Cameroon? #AFCON2017
Senegal are hoping to turn their first round promise into knockout stage success when they take on Cameroon in the quarterfinals of the African Nations Cup finals in Franceville on… Read more »
January 26, 2017
Equatorial Guinea: Why Poverty Plagues a High-Income Nation
The African Union's discussions about poverty have never focused on Equatorial Guinea, a small but oil-rich country boasting the highest per capita income on the continent. But… Read more »
Togo/Congo-Kinshasa: Adebayor Fights Back Tears As Togo Exits
Emmanuel Adebayor was biting his bottom lip as he left the pitch at the end of the Tuesday's African Nations Cup match against the Democratic Republic of Congo in Port Gentil, his… Read more »
January 24, 2017
Africa: Woeful Football Pitches Lead to #AFCON2017 Controversy
The relatively high number of injuries at this year's African Nations Cup finals has coaches fretting and Ghana's Avram Grant says he knows what is to blame - the poor pitches in… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa/Togo: DR Congo Powers Through as Togo Blames the Pitch
The Democratic Republic of Congo's excellent performances in the African Nations Cup finals have opened the question of whether they can go all the way in this year's tournament… Read more »
January 20, 2017
Gabon/Cameroon: Cameroon Shatters Host Gabon's #AFCON2017 Dream
Hosts Gabon's worst fears came true on Sunday night when the country was bundled out of the 2017 African Nations Cup following a 0-0 draw with Cameroon in Libreville. Read more »
January 23, 2017
Congo-Kinshasa/Togo: Leopards Face Tricky Game On Woeful Pitch
DR Congo need just a point from their final Group C clash against Togo in Port Gentil on Tuesday to book a place in the quarterfinals of the African Nations Cup in Gabon and will… Read more »