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Within days, Mourad Adjal, Chad’s Minister of Energy and Renewable Energies, will inaugurate the groundbreaking ceremony for a 40-megawatt power plant in N’Djamena, a project spearheaded by Sonelgaz International as …
Chad’s new 40mw power plant breaks ground in N’Djamena soon Read More
Le Premier ministre quitte Niamey au terme d’une visite officielle au Niger mercredi 03 juin 2026 17:23 NIAMEY – Le Premier ministre, M. Sifi Ghrieb, a quitté, mercredi, Niamey, au …
Le Premier ministre quitte Niamey au terme d’une visite officielle au Niger Read More
Monde en vidéo “Affaire Sonko” au Sénégal : le président Sall appelle au calme Info Le président Sénégalais, Macky Sall, a pris la parole ce lundi soir après plusieurs jours …
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Gabon is currently witnessing a significant legal development following the issuance of an Interpol red notice against two prominent figures: Sylvia Bongo Ondimba and her son, Noureddin Bongo Valentin. This …
What consequences await Sylvia and Noureddin Bongo under Interpol red notice? Read More
On June 2, 2026, Burkina Faso marked a milestone in its digital transformation journey with the official launch of Dɛmɛ Sira, a groundbreaking digital platform designed to mobilize national solidarity. …
Burkina Faso launches ‘Dɛmɛ Sira’ to boost digital solidarity Read More
The initial batch of Burkinabè pilgrims has landed in Ouagadougou, marking the start of the return phase for the Hadj 2026. On Tuesday, June 2, 2026, 342 faithful touched down …
Burkina Faso: first hadj pilgrims return from mecca with peace prayers Read More
Benin Benin appoints Claudy Siar as Special Advisor to the President for Culture The renowned media personality and former host of Couleurs Tropicales on RFI has been named Special Advisor …
Benin culture role for Claudy Siar announced Read More
In a sweeping statement released on his official Facebook page, Aldiouma Sow, a prominent member of Pastef les Patriotes’ National Political Bureau (BPN), has staunchly defended party officials who accepted …
Pastef leader dismisses secret pact allegations against Faye Read More
Morocco is set to invigorate its digital commerce landscape. The Ministry of Industry and Commerce is actively formulating a comprehensive national roadmap, designed to provide greater structure to the sector, …
Morocco’s digital trade ambition: becoming africa’s e-commerce platform Read More
In the wake of Ousmane Sonko’s recent public statements challenging President Bassirou Diomaye Faye’s policies, Aminata Touré, Coordinator of the Diomaye Président coalition, took decisive action today to address growing …
Senegal: Aminata Touré clarifies political tensions after Sonko’s remarks Read More
U.S. tightens pressure on armed groups in eastern DRC with targeted sanctions The U.S. State Department has imposed fresh sanctions on key figures leading armed rebellions in the Democratic Republic …
Us sanctions rebel leaders fueling Congo crisis Read More
Diplomatic momentum reshapes regional trade and security in West Africa The recent official visits by Benin’s President Romuald Wadagni to Abuja (Nigeria), Niamey (Niger) and Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso) signal the …
Key drivers behind the revival of trade ties between Benin, Nigeria, Niger and Burkina Faso Read More