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A significant milestone in Algero-Nigerien cooperation has been reached with the inauguration of their first joint solidarity power plant in Gorou Banda, on the outskirts of Niamey. The ceremony saw …
Algeria and Niger launch new power plant near Niamey Read More
Burundi urges stronger international involvement in eastern RDC amid persistent violence Échange entre Édouard Bizimana et Floribert Anzuluni Security Situation Burundi, currently holding the rotating chairmanship of the African Union …
Burundi urges stronger international involvement in eastern RDC amid persistent violence Read More
This Wednesday, June 3, 2026, President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema held a pivotal meeting with the newly appointed Director General of Taxes, Edith Laure Mbiguidi Oyaya. She was accompanied by …
Gabon’s president outlines ambitious performance goals for new tax directorate Read More
The United States has escalated pressure on key figures driving the conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), targeting two individuals directly linked to the ongoing violence in …
US sanctions congolese rebels and rwandan armed groups amid escalating violence Read More
President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema of Gabon has disclosed that he turned down a proposal from the Trump administration to host migrants expelled from the United States. The statement, shared …
Gabon rejects US migrant deal amid diplomatic tensions Read More
Behind the scenes: Akliouche’s potential move to Paris As Maghnes Akliouche prepares to represent France at the World Cup, whispers in the football world suggest his next club could be …
Maghnes Akliouche transfer saga: could PSG swap Kang-in Lee? Read More
In Mali, a month has passed since Mountaga Tall, a prominent lawyer, former minister, and staunch advocate for democracy, was unlawfully seized by State Security and held incommunicado. His son …
Mali: former justice minister speaks on state abductions and judicial integrity Read More
Diplomatie 03/06/2026 – 16:48 Le Premier ministre, M. Sifi Ghrieb, a été reçu, mercredi à Niamey, par le président de la République du Niger, chef de l’Etat, le Général d’Armée …
Le Premier ministre reçu à Niamey par le président de la République du Niger Read More
The Front for the Defense of the Republic (FDR) has formally called for the immediate removal of Ousmane Sonko from the National Assembly, labeling his parliamentary seat as illegal and …
Senegal assembly demands removal of Ousmane Sonko amid legal disputes Read More
The leadership at Togo’s state-run power utility, the Compagnie Énergie Électrique du Togo (CEET), has undergone a significant change. Débo-K’mba Barandao, the outgoing Director General, has been relieved of his …
Togo energy sector shake-up: ceet director general dismissed amid power sector challenges Read More
A severe traffic incident unfolded this Wednesday on National Road 1, involving a public transport bus and a heavy-duty truck. The impact, characterized by its extreme force, caused extensive material …
Tragic collision on Togo’s national road 1 leaves multiple casualties Read More
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) witnessed a dramatic slowdown on June 3 as citizens heeded calls for a nationwide shutdown to protest President Félix Tshisekédi’s potential constitutional amendment allowing …
Third term bid sparks mass protests in democratic republic of Congo Read More