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An unusual alert has emerged from the Ligue de Football Professionnel (LFP) following a Ligue 1 match that concluded with an unremarkable scoreline. On May 17, 2026, OGC Nice and …
Suspicion of match-fixing involving Wahi at Nice Read More
Elye Wahi questioned by French police ahead of world cup amid match-fixing suspicions Ahead of his debut at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Ivorian striker Elye Wahi was questioned by …
Elye Wahi questioned by French police ahead of world cup amid match-fixing suspicions Read More
Established by Burkina Faso’s transitional authorities as a cornerstone of national recovery and restored sovereignty, the Faso Mêbo agency—spearheaded by Captain Ibrahim Traoré—has become a focal point of scrutiny. While …
Investigation into Faso Mêbo agency’s operations reveals concerns over transparency Read MoreBanjul, Gambia – In a bid to future-proof West Africa’s economic landscape, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Regional Competition Authority (ERCA) and the Competition and Consumer Product …
West Africa strengthens competition culture to secure digital economy Read More
In the face of escalating terrorist violence across the Sahel, Abidjan has underscored the urgent need for collective action. The recent surge in attacks has exposed the vulnerabilities of coastal …
Côte d’Ivoire calls for regional unity against Sahel terrorism Read More
Economy Gabon takes bold step to reclaim its maritime wealth By Editor-in-Chief June 17, 2026 208 No comment Libreville, June 17, 2026 – With the expiry of its sustainable fishing …
Gabon takes bold step to reclaim its maritime wealth Read More
The economic hub of Cotonou is hosting a pivotal gathering from June 17 to 19, 2026, as West Africa’s top justice officials convene for the second meeting of the National …
High-level ECOWAS justice meeting in Cotonou strengthens regional legal compliance Read More
Government targets widespread use of harmful cosmetics In a decisive move to safeguard public health, the government of Bénin has imposed a blanket ban on the sale and distribution of …
Benin launches crackdown on skin-lightening products Read More
Border patrol operations in northern Benin have yielded a significant result. On Tuesday, June 16, 2026, police officers stationed at the Okpara bridge checkpoint in the Kassouala district intercepted a …
Border security breakthrough as 24 migrants stopped in Kassouala Read More
In a decisive move to safeguard the national supply of seafood, the Gabonese government has imposed a temporary ban on the export of sardine (Ethmalosa fimbriata) and the locally known …
Gabon bans sardine and ‘sans nom’ fish exports to protect local supply Read More
After nearly two years of near-total closure, the border between Niger and Bénin may soon reopen, easing restrictions that have disrupted trade between the two nations. Insiders in Cotonou and …
Niger and Bénin edge closer to reopening shared border Read More
Bénin overhauls emergency care: immediate treatment, billing later In a landmark shift for Bénin’s healthcare system, financial barriers have been dismantled in favor of saving lives. Emergency care is now …
Benin’s healthcare revolution: priority to life over bills in emergencies Read More