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Côte d’Ivoire launches SIFIA 2026 to boost african business growth The Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Côte d’Ivoire (CCI-CI) officially inaugurated the second edition of the International Suppliers and …
Côte d’Ivoire hosts major business networking event for african suppliers and investors Read More
After nearly a year of waiting, Malick Fofana finally stepped onto the pitch again. The 21-year-old Belgian winger, a rising star in Olympique Lyonnais’ attack, made his first start since …
Lyon’s malick fofana faces teammate’s playful jab after champions league outing Read More
Côte d’Ivoire: Laurent Gbagbo introduces new shared leadership model for PPA-CI Former Ivorian Head of State and PPA-CI leader Laurent Gbagbo has unveiled a major restructuring of his party’s leadership. …
Laurent Gbagbo restructures PPA-CI leadership with shared governance model Read More
Washington has reshuffled its diplomatic roster in Central Africa with the nomination of seasoned diplomat Keith Heffern as the next United States Ambassador to Gabon. The move, officially submitted to …
United states appoints seasoned diplomat keith heffern as ambassador to Gabon Read More
The Movement for Gabon’s Greatness (MGG), led by its President Christian Mermance N’nang Nsome, has issued a strong call for the unconditional release of Alain-Claude Bilie-By-Nzé, former Prime Minister and …
Gabonese opposition leader alain-claude bilie-by-nzé demands immediate release Read More
The controversy surrounding political funds has ignited fierce debates across Senegal’s political landscape. From television studios to social media platforms like Facebook, lawmakers, former ministers, and parliamentarians are locked in …
Senegal debates political funds amid sonko’s controversial allocations Read More
In a sharply worded address delivered in Libreville, civil society leader Geoffroy Foumboula Libeka Makosso has drawn a clear line between legitimate dissent and verbal abuse directed at state institutions. …
Gabon calls to balance free speech with respect for institutions Read More
OFNAC: Nine key figures linked to Ousmane Sonko and Bassirou Diomaye Faye identified The executive branch accounts for most of these delays, with seven positions identified within the Presidential Palace …
Senegal’s anti-corruption body, OFNAC, reveals nine top officials’ asset declaration failures Read More
Twenty-two lives lost, thirty-seven individuals injured, and a scene of twisted metal wreckage – this was the grim aftermath of the devastating collision on August 7, 2026, involving two buses …
Maradi road tragedy: beyond sanctions, a system in crisis in Niger Read More
RDC: a chinese group tasked with constructing the étienne tshisekedi boulevard Kinshasa is set to gain a vital new eight-lane thoroughfare, designed to significantly enhance traffic flow across a key …
Kinshasa’s new étienne tshisekedi boulevard construction begins Read More
Tchad Chad’s independence day: a quiet 66th anniversary in N’Djamena In N’Djamena, the 66th anniversary of independence was marked by the usual military parade. Between economic necessities and a lack …
Chad’s independence day: a quiet 66th anniversary in N’Djamena Read More
Amidst a backdrop of criticism and contention surrounding the convocation of the extraordinary parliamentary session, National Assembly President Ousmane Sonko took the floor this Monday. He aimed to clarify …
Ousmane Sonko sets legislative course at extraordinary national assembly session Read More