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The African Development Bank’s (AfDB) portfolio in Gabon, valued at a substantial $658.6 million, continues to face significant execution delays. Despite recent improvements in some performance indicators, a persistent gap …
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Kpomé, 3 août 2026 — Addressing the persistent challenge of youth employment in Togo, authorities have adopted a pragmatic strategy: transforming trained individuals into thriving rural entrepreneurs. In Kpomé, situated …
Equipping Togo’s future: 50 kpomé youth launch agropastoral ventures Read More
The Lionesses of Teranga saw their hopes for a quarter-final berth vanish after a 0-0 draw against Morocco in the final group-stage match of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of …
Senegal falls to Morocco in can 2026 women’s final group stage Read More
Football UEFA Champions League Olympique Lyonnais Fonseca’s bold preview ahead of OL’s champions league clash As Olympique Lyonnais prepares to face Sparta Prague in the third qualifying round of the …
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One in Five Sahel Inhabitants Faced Hunger in 2025 In 2025, nearly 20% of Sahel residents endured food insecurity, a figure that has risen sharply over the past 15 years. …
One in five people in Sahel faced hunger in 2025 Read More
As Union Saint-Gilloise prepares to face Bodo/Glimt in the third qualifying round of the Champions League on Tuesday at 20:00, Norwegian manager Kjetil Knutsen has outlined his team’s strategy. Speaking …
Bodo/Glimt coach targets match control against Union in Champions League clash Read More
Fichier généré le Lire dans l’app Résumer Pastef Ousmane Sonko Bassirou Diomaye Faye Macky Sall Kiiraay – Les Patriotes républicains In a surprising turn for Senegal’s dynamic political landscape, two …
Senegal’s unexpected political alignment: Pastef and APR stand united against transhumance Read More
Bénin: Political figure hails activist’s release and calls for unity Benin’s political landscape witnessed a significant moment on August 1, 2026, when Julien Kandé Kansou, a poet and member of …
Benin political leader praises release of activist and urges national unity Read More
hundreds displaced in Niger after terror attacks near Benin border Several hundred civilians have been uprooted in Niger’s southwestern region following a wave of terror attacks that struck villages in …
Hundreds displaced in Niger after terror attacks near Benin border Read More
Malian journalist handed a one-year prison sentence for voicing dissent against the transitional authorities A prominent Malian journalist, Chahana Takiou, director of the biweekly newspaper 22 Septembre, was sentenced on …
Malian journalist sentenced to one year in prison for criticizing junta Read More
Libreville has achieved its most substantial international borrowing in years, securing 920 million dollars in an Eurobond issuance that surpassed all expectations. While the operation marks a significant leap forward …
Gabon debt market regains investor confidence with $920m eurobond issuance Read More
Côme’s debut in the Champions League could turn into an unexpected challenge, not on the pitch but in the UEFA registration rules. The club may have to field a significantly …
Comeback champions league comes with roster restrictions Read More