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Core Challenge How can Cotonou’s bustling port area support street food vendors while ensuring strict hygiene and safety for both sellers and customers? Innovation in Action The Port Autonome de …
Cotonou’s food vendors thrive with new port-side hygiene initiative Read More
When General Abdourahamane Tiani seized power from President Mohamed Bazoum on July 26, 2023, his justification rested on three pillars: restoring national sovereignty, eradicating extremism, and ending foreign interference in …
Niger under Tiani: promises vs harsh realities three years after coup Read More
In Senegal, the vibrant spiritual energy of the annual Grand Magal de Touba has recently subsided, leaving in its wake a distinct feeling of disappointment among the nation’s civil servants. …
Senegal’s civil servants face bitter magal aftermath Read More
The World Health Organization (WHO) issued a stark warning on Saturday, highlighting that the current Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is “intensifying at an exceptional pace” …
Ebola intensifies in DR Congo as WHO chief visits Read More
For over two months, the whereabouts of President Paul Biya have sparked widespread speculation across Cameroon. Civil society groups and opposition parties are openly questioning whether Africa’s oldest serving leader …
Cameroon leadership questioned after president paul biya’s prolonged absence Read More
The Republic of Benin has taken a decisive step in addressing critical challenges along its coastline and the Gulf of Guinea. Through the OPERA project (Ocean Prediction Enhancement in Regions …
Bénin leads global ocean forecasting with OPERA project success Read More
Global Health Leader Concludes Talks With DRC Authorities The head of the World Health Organization (WHO), Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, landed in Kinshasa to hold critical discussions with President Félix Tshisekedi …
Who chief visits Congo amid latest ebola surge Read More
The Bénin and Canada have formalized a long-term political and diplomatic dialogue framework to streamline consultations between Cotonou and Ottawa and ensure consistent follow-up on their shared commitments. The announcement …
Benin and canada strengthen diplomatic ties with permanent dialogue framework Read More
Crédit photo, AFP via Getty Images Cameroonian President Paul Biya, a longstanding national figure and the world’s oldest head of state, has initiated a significant military reshuffle. This move comes …
Cameroon’s biya reshuffles military amid public concern over prolonged swiss stay Read More
The race to secure the signature of Ivorian winger Yan Diomande is entering its final stages, with Real Madrid poised to finalize a deal that will rewrite Bundesliga transfer history. …
Yan diomande transfer fee set to smash bundesliga records at real madrid Read More
Cameroon military reshuffle amid president’s prolonged absence A historic decree signed on August 3 has reshaped Cameroon’s military leadership, with four generals appointed to key security roles, including Raymond Jean …
Cameroon military reshuffle amid president’s prolonged absence Read More
Benin’s bold climate resilience strategy to protect economy and environment Benin has announced a groundbreaking $14.5 billion investment plan—equivalent to approximately 8,004.38 billion FCFA—to fortify its economy against climate risks …
Benin unveils $14.5 billion plan to battle climate threats and boost green economy Read More