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A joint expert committee has breathed new life into stalled negotiations between Bénin and Niger, raising hopes of a long-awaited border reopening. The panel’s findings address critical issues of security, …
Benin Niger border thaw sparks hope for economic revival Read More
Human trafficking Cameroun dismantles human trafficking ring promising fake jobs abroad A sophisticated network lured young people with promises of lucrative overseas employment before trapping them in a brutal reality. …
Cameroun dismantles human trafficking ring promising fake jobs abroad Read More
Morocco’s 2024 census exposes electoral map flaws ahead of 2026 vote The rapid urbanization revealed by Morocco’s 2024 population census is reshaping the country’s electoral landscape, raising critical questions about …
Morocco’s 2024 census exposes electoral map flaws ahead of 2026 vote Read More
Since assuming leadership, Captain Ibrahim Traoré has emerged as a prominent figure in Africa’s sovereignist movement. Through aggressive public relations campaigns and a dominant online presence, Burkina Faso’s authorities are …
Burkina Faso’s economic narrative under Traoré: propaganda or progress? Read More
In Togo, the case of Marguerite Gnakadé has emerged as a defining example of the political tensions gripping the nation. Once a prominent figure in the government as the country’s …
Togo: Marguerite Gnakadé’s prolonged detention highlights opposition crackdown Read More
JNIM takes credit for assault on Niamey International Airport in Niger The Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM) has formally acknowledged responsibility for the daring raid on …
Jnih claims responsibility for Niamey airport attack in Niger Read More
Politics Gabon: public pressure mounts over SEEG’s performance after 1 trillion CFA investment By Editor-in-Chief June 22, 2026 139 No comment Libreville, June 22, 2026 — Gabon’s water and electricity …
Gabon: public pressure mounts over SEEG’s performance after 1 trillion CFA investment Read More
In a strategic move to enhance evidence-based decision-making, Cameroun is developing comprehensive energy accounts. This initiative, supported by the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa and its regional office, aligns …
Cameroun builds energy accounts to boost smart energy policies Read More
World Cup 2026 – New Zealand coach insists his team is one win away from making history june 22 2026 New Zealand’s head coach Darren Bazeley remained resolute after his …
New zealand football team eyes world cup 2026 knockout stage Read More
The National Assembly’s Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation, National Defense, and Regional Integration Committee recently reviewed a groundbreaking draft law proposing the establishment of a facility dedicated to producing uniforms for …
Gabon to manufacture military uniforms locally with new industrial facility Read More
The National Agency for Vocational Training (AGEFOP), Côte d’Ivoire’s state-run vocational training engineering body, unveiled a groundbreaking skills-needs assessment report on June 18, 2026, in Abidjan. The study, conducted under …
Côte d’Ivoire launches skills passport program to align youth training with job market needs Read More
Cameroon’s legal community champions democratic governance at Founders Museum launch in Yaoundé The Cameroon Bar Association made a significant contribution to the launch of the Founders Museum in Yaoundé, an …
Cameroon bar association highlights rule of law at foundational values exhibition Read More