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In a significant shift within Cameroon’s sugar sector, the Sosucam conglomerate has undergone a major change in ownership. The restructuring marks a turning point for one of the country’s most …
Cameroon: how the Sosucam ownership reshuffle unfolded Read More
After ten days on the road, a team of twenty members from Motards du Faso triumphantly concluded their 2026 Grand Regional Tour in Ouagadougou. The journey, which spanned approximately 3,000 …
Motard du Faso completes 3000 km regional tour promoting road safety Read More
Gabon advances prison security modernization with new administrative hub The President of Gabon, Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, officially commissioned the new annex building of the Chief Command of the Penitentiary …
Gabon inaugurates new prison security headquarters building Read More
Moscow’s stealthy supply line reshapes Sahel security The skies over West Africa’s Sahel are witnessing an unprecedented surge in military and logistical activity, with Moscow at the helm. A fleet …
Russia’s shadow air bridge to West Africa’s Sahel Read More
Bénin unveils vision 2026-2033 government action plan for september political rollout The finalization of the Government Action Plan (PAG) for the 2026-2033 seven-year term is nearing completion, with an official …
Benin unveils vision 2026-2033 government action plan Read More
The deadly Ebola virus has escalated its reach into a sixth province in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), raising alarms about a potential cross-border spread into neighboring South Sudan. …
Ebola outbreak spreads to sixth province in Democratic Republic of Congo Read More
The Economic Community of West African States (CEDEAO) remains committed to launching the Eco, a proposed regional currency, by 2027. However, the economic disparities across member states suggest an uneven …
Bénin leads the way in West African Eco integration plans Read More
Cameroon’s president, Paul Biya, left Yaoundé on June 7, 2026, under the guise of a private visit, according to an official statement. However, what was initially framed as a brief …
Paul Biya’s prolonged absence sparks uncertainty in CEMAC economies Read More
The small coastal nation of Benin is emerging as a new hotspot in West Africa’s tourism sector, thanks to bold government investments in culture, heritage sites, and luxury accommodations. With …
Benin’s tourism boom: how investments are drawing visitors from across west africa Read More
The Benin passport has rapidly climbed the ranks in continental mobility rankings, emerging as a symbol of the country’s progressive diplomatic strategy and cutting-edge technological advancements. Over recent years, the …
Benin’s passport ranks second in africa for continental mobility Read MoreAgadez — The Algerian Prime Minister, Mr. Sifi Ghrieb, arrived in Niger on Thursday for a working visit. Tasked by President Abdelmadjid Tebboune, he is set to co-chair with Niger’s …
Niger exploration well launch: algerian prime minister oversees kafra south project Read More
In a landmark move for energy collaboration between North and West Africa, the ceremonial launch of the Kafra Sud-Est 1 oil exploration well drilling took place this week in northern …
Algeria and Niger launch major oil exploration in Kafra basin Read More