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Julian Alvarez signals desire to leave Atlético Madrid during World Cup Argentinian striker Julian Alvarez has indicated his intention to depart Atlético Madrid, following Argentina’s 2-0 World Cup victory over …
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The Togolese Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (ARCOP Togo) has officially closed the controversy surrounding the PEREL PLUS international tender on June 19, 2026, with Decision No. 024-2026 rejecting all allegations …
Togo’s public procurement regulator clears Lomé power grid expansion tender Read More
Despite the vast consumer market of 1.4 billion people offered by the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), Gabon continues to face challenges in expanding its exports to neighboring countries. …
Gabon’s struggle to boost trade with African peers Read More
EconomieNiger Dégel Bénin-Niger… jusqu’à rouvrir la frontière ? Sandrine Blanchard 22/06/202622 juin 2026 Le comité conjoint d’experts suscite un espoir de déblocage dans la crise entre le Niger et le …
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The joint expert committee tasked with evaluating the reopening of the Benin-Niger border has delivered its findings, sparking cautious optimism. A preliminary agreement has been reached on security protocols, transit …
Bénin and Niger edge closer to reopening border Read More
Senegal’s President Bassirou Diomaye Faye concluded a high-profile visit to Berlin by highlighting the West African nation’s growing appeal to international investors. His agenda included a keynote speech at a …
Senegal’s president in Berlin to boost foreign investments and partnerships Read More
From the outset of her press conference at the French Institute in Casablanca on 22 June, Anne-Claire Legendre made one thing clear: this was her first official visit to Morocco …
IMA president Anne-Claire Legendre strengthens Morocco cultural ties with Rabat visit Read More
Storm alert delays France-Iraq World Cup kickoff in Philadelphia Football World Cup Thunderstorm alerts echoed across Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia as the French national team prepared for their high-stakes …
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Bénin revises national accounts base, GDP 2023 jumps by 25.2% The National Institute of Statistics and Demography (INStaD) has completed the rebasing of Benin’s national accounts, adopting 2023 as the …
Bénin revises national accounts base, GDP 2023 jumps by 25.2% Read More
In a frank assessment of the current political climate, the President of the National Episcopal Conference of Congo (Cenco), Bishop Fulgence Muteba, has expressed strong reservations about the proposed constitutional …
Catholic bishop warns against referendum amid ongoing conflict in eastern DRC Read More
Niger and Benin edge closer to reopening borders after three-year standoff After three years of strained relations culminating in a complete border closure, Niger and Benin have signaled a potential …
Niger Benin border reopening talks reach breakthrough Read More
In a significant move to bolster global security, Morocco and India held a high-level anti-terrorism meeting in New Delhi on June 22, expanding their joint efforts to include shadowy financial …
Morocco and india strengthen counterterrorism ties in new delhi talks Read More