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During an official visit to Niger this Wednesday, Algerian Prime Minister Sami Grieb and his Nigerien counterpart, Ali Mahaman Lamine Zeine, inaugurated a 40-megawatt power plant gifted by Algeria. This …
Algeria strengthens ties with Niger through 40 MW solar plant donation Read More
On June 2, 2026, Bénin‘s President Romuald Wadagni arrived in Ouagadougou for an official state visit, where he was welcomed by Burkina Faso’s transitional leader, Captain Ibrahim Traoré. The visit …
Diplomatic visit strengthens Burkina Faso and Bénin ties Read More
Morocco and UAE strengthen Atlantic-Gulf axis amid Middle East crisis The meeting between King Mohammed VI and UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed in Rabat underscores a deepening partnership rooted in …
Morocco and uae deepen strategic alliance amid middle east tensions Read More
The political landscape in Senegal is currently marked by a striking paradox. What appears on the surface as an institutional crisis may, in reality, reveal deeper fractures within the dominant …
Senegal’s political crossroads: harmony or discord within power structures Read More
Senegal’s government shake-up raises eyebrows as Sonko questions justice minister appointment Senegal’s political landscape is witnessing fresh turbulence as Ousmane Sonko, leader of the Pastef party, voices serious concerns over …
Senegal government shake-up: sonko’s concerns over justice minister pick Read More
Lomé, Togo, has been the focal point of a significant regional dialogue since Tuesday, June 3, 2026, dedicated to bolstering the prevention agenda across the Gulf of Guinea. This …
Lomé hosts crucial dialogue on gulf of Guinea security, emphasizing prevention over pure force Read More
The recent Korea-Africa ministerial meeting held in Seoul on June 1 and 2 provided a platform for Togo’s top diplomat to reinforce bilateral ties with Egypt. Robert Dussey, Togo’s Minister …
Togo-Egypt relations boosted at Korea-Africa ministerial talks Read More
Bénin and Niger lift barriers to boost bilateral ties Cotonou and Niamey have reaffirmed their shared commitment to deepen collaboration across multiple spheres during President Romuald Wadagni’s official visit to …
Bénin and Niger lift barriers to boost bilateral ties Read More
The long-awaited government reshuffle in Cameroon has faced unexpected delays, largely due to a series of high-profile construction projects currently underway across the country. While officials remain tight-lipped, insiders reveal …
Cameroon’s hidden construction projects stall government reshuffle Read More
In a landmark initiative to bolster water security, Morocco and the European Union have unveiled a 3.7 billion Moroccan dirham (348 million euros) program dedicated to advancing the country’s National …
Morocco eu water partnership secures 3.7 billion dirham deal Read More
Politics Gabon renames historic military base to assert sovereignty By Editor-in-Chief June 3, 2026 109 No comment Libreville, June 3, 2026 — When President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema announced the …
Gabon renames historic military base to assert sovereignty Read More
Niger prime minister inaugurates solidarity power plant in Niamey Diplomacy The Prime Minister of Algeria, Mr. Sifi Ghrieb, arrived this Wednesday in the Gorou Banda district of Niamey, the capital …
Niger prime minister inaugurates solidarity power plant in Niamey Read More