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Udo Bullmann, a leading socialist member of the European Parliament, stated that Senegal’s authorities ought to spend EU development funds on Chinese buses if the move benefits Senegalese workers. A …
Chinese buses a good deal for Senegal if local jobs are created, says MEP Bullmann Read More
The partnership between Gabon’s Constitutional Court and its Togolese counterpart is set to deepen through joint efforts and the exchange of expertise. The presidents of both high courts, Dieudonné Aba’a …
Gabon and Togo strengthen constitutional court ties through shared experience Read More
Kétou taxi-moto operators in Bénin face mandatory uniform requirement In Kétou, Bénin, taxi-moto drivers will soon be required to wear official uniforms while on duty. The local municipality is launching …
Kétou taxi-moto drivers in Bénin to adopt mandatory uniforms Read More
PSG has officially announced its first major transfer of the summer. After three seasons in Paris, Gonçalo Ramos is moving to AC Milan. The Portuguese forward has signed a contract …
PSG seals first major summer transfer as Gonçalo Ramos joins AC Milan Read More
When school holidays become a classroom for resilience In N’Djamena, the summer break isn’t just about relaxation for many students—it’s a practical lesson in resilience and financial independence. Among them …
N’Djamena: students turn to cassava sales during school breaks to fund education Read More
In a globalised economy where trust has become the most valuable currency, Africa is accelerating its regulatory transformation. The Togolese capital will host the third edition of the ‘Compliance and …
Lomé to host 1,000 compliance and risk officers in July 2026 Read More
President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has announced his intention to put the proposed constitutional revision to a referendum, should it be approved by parliament. The reform, championed by the ruling majority, …
Senegal’s constitutional reform set for referendum vote Read More
Seven years since the devastating blaze that ravaged Sonara, the managing director stepped before the world’s media on Monday, 29 June 2026, to solemnly announce the company’s rebirth. Observers, however, …
Sonara’s 700 billion FCFA bluff: a strategy to mislead President Paul Biya? Read More
As of 29 June 2026, the construction of access roads to the bridge over the Nyong River at Malombo in the Nyong-et-Kellé department is in its final stages. Following the …
Malombo bridge approaches near completion in Nyong-et-Kellé Read More
The Youth House of Natitingou hosted the official events for World Refugee Day 2026 on Saturday, June 20, bringing together government officials, international partners, and refugee representatives to reaffirm Benin’s …
Bénin marks 2026 world refugee day with renewed commitment to protection Read More
Dozens of students were taken during a raid by Boko Haram insurgents on a secondary school in Lassa, Borno State, northeastern Nigeria, according to local authorities. The assault began early …
Boko haram abducts dozens of students in northeast Nigeria attack Read Morepolitics Cabral Libii advocates progressive abolition of death penalty in Cameroon At the 9th World Congress Against the Death Penalty in Paris, the Cameroonian lawmaker is championing a phased approach …
Cabral Libii advocates progressive abolition of death penalty in Cameroon Read More