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31/01/2026

A member of Mali’s transitional parliament, Mamadou Hawa Gassama, has been jailed for three years in Ivory Coast after making offensive comments about President Alassane Ouattara, who recently won a fourth term in power.
Gassama was arrested in Abidjan in July 2025 while visiting the country. According to prosecutors, he called the Ivorian leader a “tyrant” and an “enemy of Mali” during media appearances and in posts shared online.
Authorities said the remarks were not just political opinions but were aimed at damaging state institutions and increasing tension between the two neighboring countries. His lawyer has criticized the decision, saying the punishment is too severe.
This judgment comes at a time when relations between Mali and Ivory Coast remain fragile, following Mali’s military takeover in 2020 and several diplomatic disagreements since then.

Source:MMINews

31/01/2026

Let's give Salatiel his flowers 💪🔥🙇‍♂️

Before the rise of Salatiel and Alpha Better Records, many of us in Cameroon, especially in the Northwest and Southwest, mainly listened to Nigerian music. Then the High Man General, and a few visionary artists came along and gave us something fresh, unique, and proudly Cameroonian.
From producing hits to writing and arranging songs, Salatiel has been a driving force in shaping modern Cameroonian music and putting it on the global stage.
He worked closely with Mr Leo producing and co-writing many of his biggest hits, including E Go Betta, On Va Gérer, C’est la vie, and Jamais Jamais, helping Mr. Leo - Artist rise to national and international fame. With Daphne E.N. Salatiel produced her breakthrough tracks like Calee and Jusqu’à la gare, giving her the sound that put her on the map.
Salatiel also nurtured talents such as Blaise B and Askia, guiding them through their early music careers and producing their songs to help define their style. He produced Nar6 Pryze’s album Sassayé, helping to establish him as a rising artist. Petit Champion, Sergeo Polo, and Annie Anzouer all benefited from his production expertise, while he shaped the sounds of West Don, Kocee , Nabila , Magasco , Petit Pays, Sango, and Indira Baboke through mentorship, writing, arranging, and producing tracks that highlighted their strengths.
Salatiel also brought together big names like Blanche Bailly MiNk's Pit Baccardi, Kocee, Nabila, and Edi LeDrae for the We Need Peace all-stars project, and worked with Charlotte Dipanda officiel on Closer, showing that his work is not just about music but also meaningful messages that unite people.
Salatiel’s influence extends beyond Cameroon. He contributed to Beyoncé’s international project, co-writing and featuring on Water from The Lion King: The Gift album, collaborating with Pharrell Williams and standing among a select group of Cameroonians on the global stage. He has also influenced or worked with international artists like Rutshelle Guillaume, Teni, Stonebwoy, Amanda Black, Soul Bang’s, and more, proving that Cameroonian music can thrive worldwide.
Through hits like Fap Kolo and Ça Se Passe Ici, hundreds of productions, and countless collaborations, Salatiel has changed the way we experience Cameroonian music. Yet, modern Cameroon music is a collective achievement, many other artists, producers, and creatives contributed along the way, creating the foundation that allowed Salatiel and his contemporaries to rise.
I remember my very first encounter with the boss back in 2017 during the University's games at the The University of Bamenda. Salatiel sang Toi et Moi, and chills ran down my spine. That’s when I understood why girls cry at concerts. Salatiel is literally a MUSE in the Cameroonian music scene.
🙏🏾 To the producer, mentor, songwriter, and artist who gave us a sound we can truly call our own, thank you, Sir Salatiel. Cameroon is proud. 🇨🇲🎵

30/01/2026

Beloved father in law. Your daughter is in safe hands

30/01/2026

Shocking News from Paris
Do you remember Ehud Arye Laniado, a 65-year-old Belgian-Israeli billionaire and diamond trader, who tragically died during a p***s enlargement procedure at a private clinic in Paris in March 2019?
Investigations revealed serious irregularities at the clinic, including the use of banned substances and failure to provide proper emergency care.
In January 2026, a Paris court handed down its ruling. The two surgeons involved were permanently banned from practicing medicine. The lead surgeon received a 15-month suspended sentence and a fine of 50,000 euros, while his assistant got a 12-month suspended sentence and a 20,000 euro fine. The court found them guilty of practising medicine without proper authorization and failing to assist a person in danger.
This tragic case highlights the risks of cosmetic procedures and the importance of proper medical oversight.

30/01/2026

Women, Pregnancy and Prison in Cameroon: The Silent Crisis

Women make up a small percentage of Cameroon’s prison population, but their suffering is often invisible. Most incarcerated women are mothers. Some enter prison while pregnant. Yet the prison system remains largely designed for men.
Cameroonian law provides a basic protection: the ex*****on of a prison sentence for a pregnant woman can be deferred until after childbirth. In theory, this is meant to protect both the mother and the unborn child. In practice, however, this protection is inconsistently applied. Pregnant women are still detained, and some even give birth while in custody.
The shortcomings are clear.
First, there are no proper maternity facilities in most prisons. Prenatal care depends on external hospitals, family support, or NGOs. This makes access uneven and sometimes delayed, especially in overcrowded urban prisons.
Second, healthcare in prisons is generally weak. There is a shortage of qualified medical staff, limited prenatal follow-up, and little post-natal care. Pregnancy in detention becomes a health risk rather than a protected condition.
Third, there is no clear national policy for mothers and infants in detention. Babies are often separated from their mothers shortly after birth and handed over to relatives or social services. This separation is traumatic and poorly managed.
Finally, pre-trial detention worsens the problem. Many women are not yet convicted, yet they endure harsh conditions, pregnancy included, while waiting for justice to take its course.
The way forward
Cameroon does not need new laws first, it needs better implementation and political will.
Pregnant women should systematically benefit from sentence deferral or non-custodial measures, especially for minor offences.
Prisons must develop minimum standards for maternal healthcare, including regular antenatal visits and post-natal follow-up.
Strong partnerships should be built with public hospitals, social services, and civil society, not as charity, but as policy.
Cameroon should align prison practice with international standards on women prisoners, which emphasize dignity, health, and the best interest of the child.
A justice system is judged not only by how it punishes, but by how it protects the most vulnerable.
Pregnancy should never become an additional sentence.

30/01/2026

30/01/2026

30/01/2026

I recently took time to reflect on my classmates from secondary school, the ones we all knew as the “tough guys”, the fearless ones, the constant headaches for teachers. Many of them were used to breaking rules, jumping the school fence even hours before closing time, always proving something.
Today, when you look around, the outcomes are painful to see. Some ended up in armed separatist groups, others in gambling, smoking, theft, prison. Some lost their lives in very disturbing ways. A few are doing well, yes, but many are still struggling, paying the price of choices made very early in life.
We, the quiet ones, the scared ones, the unnoticed, we may not all be rich today. But many of us are living purposeful lives. And if God blesses us in the long run, amen.
This isn’t to mock or criticize anyone. It’s simply a reflection on how decisions made at a young age can shape an entire future. Life is already tough. No parent wants to bury a child because of a war that promises nothing, lose one to street violence, see another rot in prison, or watch a child become a drug addict. These paths don’t lead to real happiness.
The toughest guy we knew in Class Six was shot dead. Another in Form Five lost a leg to an explosive. Even if you don’t become the rich or famous person you dreamed of, your choices still determine how you live your average life.
To those who left that dangerous path along the way, cheers 🥂
Let’s guide our children better. There is nothing to prove by being tough. No point carrying knives in school, they eventually make their way to the streets, and that’s often how everything ends.
Just my thoughts.

30/01/2026

30/01/2026

Was Senegal’s coach venting tournament-long frustration or just reacting to the final?
Senegal coach Pape Thiaw’s brief walk-off yesterday after the controversial late penalty for Morocco wasn’t just about the final.
On the surface, it was a reaction to the specific match situation, as the penalty threatened their chance to win.
But the action also fits a broader pattern of frustration over the tournament prior matches saw perceived refereeing biases, including Morocco benefiting from controversial calls, which were widely reported in the media.
So, the walk-off was both:
A protest against the referee’s decision in the final.
A symbolic expression of accumulated frustration over tournament-long officiating controversies.
Actions like this are risky and highly visible, but they reflect how high tensions were and how seriously coaches take fairness in CAF competitions.