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As attacks attributed to Boko Haram persist in the Lake Chad Basin, populations in Cameroon’s Far North Region see the strengthening of the security apparatus as a concrete response to their concerns. The growing presence of the BIR in the Lake Chad area is being welcomed as a strong signal of the State’s determination to protect people and property. In the Far North Region, security remains a major concern. Recent attacks attributed to Boko Haram have heightened fears among populations in Logone-et-Chari and triggered further displacement. It is against this particularly sensitive backdrop that the Cameroonian government announced the strengthening…

The Central Bank keeps its key rates unchanged despite slowing growth. With inflation under control, deteriorating public finances and pressure on foreign-exchange reserves, BEAC’s room for maneuver remains limited. YAOUNDÉ — The Bank of Central African States (BEAC) has chosen to stay the course. Meeting on Monday, September 28, 2026, in Yaoundé under the chairmanship of its Governor, Yvon Sana Bangui, the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) decided to leave all of its main monetary policy instruments unchanged. The Tender Interest Rate (TIAO) remains at 4.50%, while the marginal lending facility remains at 5.75% and the deposit facility at 0%. Reserve…

Zurich, September 30, 2026 — The symbolism is particularly powerful. The Swiss Football Association (SFA), the federation of the country where Gianni Infantino was born and which had endorsed his candidacy in June, has now reversed course. At its meeting on September 25, 2026, the SFA Central Committee decided to officially withdraw its support for Infantino’s bid for another term as FIFA president. The decision, announced on September 30, comes just months before the election scheduled for March 2027. :chatgpt-content-reference{index=”1″} A Rejection Focused on Governance The SFA says its decision follows a reassessment of developments within FIFA in recent months.…

Far North Region, Cameroon — Faced with the persistent threat posed by terrorism in Cameroon’s Far North Region, the authorities are stepping up efforts to strengthen the security response. During a field visit to the region, the Minister Delegate at the Presidency in charge of Defence held several working sessions focusing on the evolving security situation and measures to reinforce the fight against armed groups operating in the area. The visit comes amid continued concerns over incursions, attacks and infiltration attempts by armed groups in communities along the border areas of the Lake Chad Basin. Adapting the Response to an…

With the 20th Francophonie Summit just weeks away, outgoing Secretary-General Louise Mushikiwabo, seeking a third term, is projecting confidence and defending a vision of the OIF built around stability, institutional neutrality and keeping rivalries between member states at arm’s length. As the election that could extend her tenure at the helm of the International Organisation of La Francophonie (OIF) approaches, Louise Mushikiwabo is determined to project the image of a composed leader, far removed from the tensions of an electoral campaign. “Serene” is how she describes herself in an interview with Africa 24 and Afrique Média TV during her stay…

Bujumbura — African diplomacy sometimes advances away from the spotlight, through quiet meetings, carefully delivered messages and discreet contacts between opposing sides. In Sudan, Burundian President Évariste Ndayishimiye, the current Chairperson of the African Union, appears to have chosen precisely this approach. On September 14, 2026, he received in Bujumbura a delegation from Khartoum led by Lieutenant General Mohammed Ali Siber, special envoy of General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, head of the Sudanese army. According to the Burundian presidency, the discussions focused on the peace process and reaffirmed the commitment to finding a political settlement to the conflict. Bujumbura, a new…

New York, September 23, 2026 In the name of God the Almighty, the Most Merciful, Mr. President of the General Assembly, Mr. Secretary-General, Your Excellencies Heads of State and Government, Ladies and Gentlemen, As President of the Republic of Burundi and current Chairperson of the African Union, I would like, first of all, on behalf of the Burundian people and of Africa, to congratulate His Excellency Dr Khalilur Rahman, President of the United Nations General Assembly, on his election and to wish him every success in the fulfilment of his mandate. I would like, on this occasion, to extend my…

New York, September 24, 2026 — African diplomacy has entered a closely watched phase in New York this week. On the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly, the foreign ministers of the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) held a series of consultations before being received on Wednesday, September 23, by Évariste Ndayishimiye, President of Burundi and current Chairperson of the African Union. The meeting went beyond a simple protocol event. At a time when relations between the AES and some regional institutions remain marked by disagreements, the meeting with the current Chairperson of the African Union sends an…

A strong African voice at the UN podium The President of the Republic of Burundi and current Chairperson of the African Union, His Excellency Évariste Ndayishimiye, took the floor on September 23, 2026 before the United Nations General Assembly, at its 81st session. In a statement of rare density, the Burundian Head of State carried the voice of Africa, calling for a renewed multilateralism, a more equitable global governance and greater representation of the continent within international bodies. Held under the theme "Restoring trust, managing transformation: a United Nations at the service of all", this session comes in a global…

Bernd Neuendorf breaks with Gianni Infantino and calls for major FIFA reform Thessaloniki, September 15, 2026 — Tensions surrounding FIFA governance are intensifying. German Football Association (DFB) President Bernd Neuendorf has publicly distanced himself from FIFA President Gianni Infantino, calling for an end to what he describes as the “Infantino system.” In an interview with RTL/ntv, Neuendorf said it was “important that this Infantino system also comes to an end,” describing such a development as “absolutely necessary.” A clear breakdown in trust The DFB president also said that the relationship of trust with Gianni Infantino and the current FIFA leadership…