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The Steering Committee for Côte d’Ivoire’s National Energy Compact convened its inaugural session on August 4, 2026, at the SCIAM building in Abidjan. The meeting, led by Dr. Souleymane DIARRASSOUBA, …
Ivory coast launches energy pact steering committee to accelerate electrification goals Read More
World Bank delegation led by Ousmane Diagana visits Senegal to deepen strategic partnership Senegal’s ongoing economic transformation agenda takes center stage as the World Bank delegation arrives in Dakar to …
World bank official visit to Senegal to boost economic ties Read More
Benin’s Senate convenes to elect first executive bureau The Republic of Benin is poised to mark a significant milestone in its democratic evolution tomorrow, as the 25 members of the …
Benin senate votes for first executive bureau on thursday Read More
The political landscape in Senegal is currently animated by a significant public statement that resonates far beyond activist circles. Lansana Gagny Sakho, a seasoned technocrat long affiliated with the movement …
Senegal: lansana gagny sakho expresses regrets over past support for sonko’s economic policies Read More
Un mémorandum confidentiel de l’AIEA datant de 2009 révélait que l’uranium congolais partait vers la Chine via les exportations de cobalt. Quinze ans plus tard, aucune mesure diplomatique n’a été …
RDC : l’AIEA savait depuis 2009 que l’uranium partait vers la Chine Read More
Parliamentary activity is set to resume within the National Assembly. The bureau of this prominent legislative institution has been called to assemble this Wednesday, with proceedings scheduled to commence at …
Ousmane Sonko convenes national assembly bureau, signaling political tensions Read More
Ceuta border crisis: spain urges eu to avoid blaming Morocco EU shifts focus to disinformation campaigns instead of confronting Rabat on migration surge Politics Spanish authorities have privately urged European …
Spain urges eu allies to avoid criticizing Morocco over ceuta border crisis Read More
The Gabonese public debt continues its upward trend, with projections indicating it will reach 94.3% of the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) by 2027, according to budgetary forecasts discussed in …
Gabon’s rising debt: 94.3% of GDP by 2027 amid fiscal challenges Read More
Politics in Africa Gabon’s president Oligui Nguema in Abidjan for strategic economic talks By Editor-in-Chief August 5, 2026 81 No comment Libreville, August 5, 2026 – President Brice Clotaire Oligui …
Gabon’s president Oligui Nguema in Abidjan for strategic economic talks Read More
Franck Foute Journalist specializing in Cameroon Paul Biya The latest military reshuffle in Cameroon has sent ripples through the defense establishment. On August 3, 2026, President Paul Biya approved significant …
Cameroon military reshuffle: key promotions and strategic shifts Read More
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has adopted a firmer diplomatic stance toward the Alliance of Sahel States (AES). During the recent ordinary summit held in Lungi, Sierra …
West african leaders lock horns with Sahel alliance over unified stance Read More
The mining industry in Gabon started 2026 with mixed results, as overall extractive activity contracted by 2.9%, primarily dragged down by a downturn in oil production. Meanwhile, the manganese sector …
Gabon’s mining sector faces decline in early 2026 as manganese rises Read More