Exclusive: Longuè Longuè switches sides and joins the 'Biyaïstes'

Author: lebledparle.comPublished on: June 18, 2026Country: Cameroon

PoliticsCrime & Law

Exclusive: Longuè Longuè switches sides and joins the 'Biyaïstes'

Artist Longuè Longuè, wanted for insulting the head of state, announces his membership in the pro-Paul Biya movement led by Senator Françoise Puene. This turnaround comes just hours before his expected arrival in Douala after his expulsion from France. He is subject to an arrest warrant for insulting the head of state under article 153 of the Penal Code.

Stay informed with NewsBoulevard

Get the latest news summaries delivered to your inbox

Related News

MoU’s $300bn Iran reconstruction fund becomes US political flashpoint | US-Israel war on Iran News | Al Jazeera

PoliticsWorld / InternationalUnited States

Al Jazeera Staff•23m ago

MoU’s $300bn Iran reconstruction fund becomes US political flashpoint | US-Israel war on Iran News | Al Jazeera

US President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance on Thursday defended a commitment to create a $300 billion reconstruction plan for Iran, part of a memorandum of understanding signed on Wednesday with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian. Trump denied any direct US funding, calling the idea 'Fake News', while Vance stated 'not a cent of American money goes to Iran'. Several Democrats and a handful of Republicans have criticized the fund amid an electoral climate dominated by economic populism. The implementation mechanism is to be decided over a 60-day negotiation period, with potential funding from regional Arab countries and outside investors.

Benin: Candide Azannaï returns to prison after his appearance at the CRIET

PoliticsBenin

Armel TOGNON•24m ago

Benin: Candide Azannaï returns to prison after his appearance at the CRIET

Candide Azannaï, president of the Restaurer l’Espoir party, appeared on 18 June 2026 before the investigative commission of the CRIET in Cotonou for his first substantive interrogation in the case of the failed coup attempt of 7 December 2025. He was heard from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., facing charges of endangering state security and incitement to rebellion. His lawyer expressed confidence. He returned to prison after the hearing.

NewsBoulevard

PoliticsBusiness & EconomyZambia

lusakatimes.com•24m ago

Zambia: Government Applauds Kansanshi–Education Partnership

The Zambian government has praised the partnership between Kansanshi Mining and the education sector. The collaboration aims to improve school infrastructure and provide scholarships to underprivileged students. The Minister of Education emphasized the importance of this partnership for human capital development in Zambia.

Stay Updated with NewsBoulevard

Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest news summaries delivered to your inbox

Learn more