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Border patrol operations in northern Benin have yielded a significant result. On Tuesday, June 16, 2026, police officers stationed at the Okpara bridge checkpoint in the Kassouala district intercepted a …
Border security breakthrough as 24 migrants stopped in Kassouala Read More
In a decisive move to safeguard the national supply of seafood, the Gabonese government has imposed a temporary ban on the export of sardine (Ethmalosa fimbriata) and the locally known …
Gabon bans sardine and ‘sans nom’ fish exports to protect local supply Read More
Ivory Coast and Ghana unite to reinforce cocoa sector sustainability The Presidents of Ivory Coast and Ghana have jointly reaffirmed their commitment to fostering a more sustainable and equitable cocoa …
Ivory coast and Ghana strengthen cocoa sustainability efforts Read More
After nearly two years of near-total closure, the border between Niger and Bénin may soon reopen, easing restrictions that have disrupted trade between the two nations. Insiders in Cotonou and …
Niger and Bénin edge closer to reopening shared border Read More
International Russia-Tchad Day: Moscow praises deepening bilateral ties Russia’s embassy in N’Djamena marked Russia Day by highlighting the strengthening of bilateral cooperation across education, security, and political dialogue. Alwihda Info …
Russia-Tchad day: Moscow praises deepening bilateral ties Read More
During a high-level diplomatic engagement in Algiers, the Director-General of Chad’s downstream petroleum regulatory authority, Hassan Adoum Younousmi, held a strategic meeting with Algeria’s Minister of State for Hydrocarbons, Mohamed …
Chad-Algeria oil partnership advances with Algiers meeting Read More
Over a thousand electric vehicles are now plying the roads of Côte d’Ivoire. These silent, fuel-free cars have found a particularly strong foothold in the ride-hailing sector, where their reduced …
Electric vehicles gaining ground in Ivory Coast’s ride-hailing sector Read More
From fiery orator to statesman: the transformation of Ousmane Sonko Since departing from the Prime Minister’s office, Ousmane Sonko has undergone a remarkable shift in his public communication style. Once …
Ousmane Sonko’s shifting political narrative: a calculated evolution Read More
Gabon is charting an ambitious course to establish itself as a premier medical destination in Central Africa. President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema has reaffirmed the nation’s commitment to a sweeping …
Gabon aims to become central Africa’s leading medical hub Read More
Russian-backed Africa Corps pivots focus to Bamako after setbacks in northern Mali Russia’s Africa Corps has shifted its operational focus away from Mali’s northern regions, prioritizing the protection of the …
Russia’s africa corps shifts strategy in Mali amid battlefield losses Read More
Bénin overhauls emergency care: immediate treatment, billing later In a landmark shift for Bénin’s healthcare system, financial barriers have been dismantled in favor of saving lives. Emergency care is now …
Benin’s healthcare revolution: priority to life over bills in emergencies Read More
The day after President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema delivered his State of the Nation address, Pierre-Claver Maganga Moussavou, leader of the Social Democratic Party (PSD), shared his insights in an …
Maganga Moussavou pledges support to president Oligui Nguema’s reforms Read More