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On 3 June 2026, President Romuald Wadagni implemented a landmark initiative by releasing an unprecedented one billion FCFA allocation to public health facilities. The fund is designed to ensure that …
Breaking the cycle of paid emergencies in Benin’s public health system Read More
Following the successful inauguration of the Gorou Banda power plant in Niamey, Niger, Sonelgaz-International is now setting its sights on Chad. The Algerian energy giant’s subsidiary is preparing to launch …
Sonelgaz-International to launch 40 MW power plant in Chad after Niger success Read More
The Kingdom of Morocco and the Republic of Colombia have reaffirmed their dedication to deepening collaboration between the United Nations Peacebuilding Commission and the UN Security Council, placing peacekeeping at …
Morocco and Colombia strengthen un peacebuilding ties Read More
The dismissal of Ousmane Sonko by Bassirou Diomaye Faye on May 23, 2026, was not merely a clash of personalities. It marked the collapse of an untenable alliance built upon …
Senegal’s economic divide: Sonko’s stance vs Faye’s pragmatism Read More
Senegal’s economic divide: Sonko vs Faye’s clashing visions Cherif Salif Sy The dismissal of Ousmane Sonko as Prime Minister by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye on May 23, 2026, marks more …
Senegal’s economic divide: Sonko vs Faye’s clashing visions Read More
Public health minister initiates critical polio vaccination drive in N’Djamena The Minister of Public Health and Prevention, Dr. Abdelmadjid Abderahim, officially launched the nationwide polio vaccination campaign on Thursday at …
Chad launches nationwide polio vaccination campaign with vitamin A and deworming Read More
Nassirou Bodo has been remanded in custody at Niamey’s main detention center following his presentation to prosecutors, local sources confirm. The activist’s detention comes after a period of police custody, …
Niger activist arrested amid rising dissent against military rule Read More
The Groupement des Écoles Militaires Interarmées (GEMIA) in N’Djamena celebrated a significant milestone today, marking the induction of its sixth cohort of Enfants de Troupe while honoring academic and leadership …
Tchad honors new generation of GEMIA military school cadets Read More
Economy How mobile phone taxes are slowing digital progress in Cameroon Countries that have successfully embraced digital transformation didn’t begin by imposing heavy taxes on essential tools. Instead, they prioritized …
How mobile phone taxes are slowing digital progress in Cameroon Read More
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has released a comprehensive study examining the autonomy of central banks across the Middle East, North Africa, Central Asia, and the Caucasus. Findings indicate a …
How central bank independence impacts inflation control in north africa Read More
Politics France and Gabon forge a strategic partnership Report by Staff June 4, 2026 81 No comment Libreville, June 4, 2026 – President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema’s upcoming state visit …
Strategic ties between France and Gabon reshaped Read More
Once a Tuareg rebel and former Malian diplomat, Iyad Ag Ghaly now leads the Group for Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM), an alliance formed in 2017 that has become …
Mali offers rewards for top jihadist leaders amid escalating threats Read More