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President Romuald Wadagni sets the tone for a results-driven administration In a decisive move to establish his leadership style, President Romuald Wadagni of the Republic of Bénin convened his inaugural …
Benin’s new governance approach demands absolute alignment between words and actions Read More
The Permanent Framework for Political Dialogue (CPDP) in Tchad has broken its silence five months after its official launch. During a press briefing on June 13, 2026, its chairman, Pahimi …
Tchad: CPDP unveils roadmap for political calm Read More
Niger has enacted sweeping legal changes that redefine the country’s stance on same-sex relations and LGBTQIA+ activism. The new penal code, quietly adopted in February under the current military leadership, …
New penalties for homosexuality in Niger spark regional debate Read More
Cameroon is on track to asphalt an average of 488 kilometers of roads each year between 2020 and the end of 2025, as confirmed by government data. This accelerated pace …
Cameroon’s road paving surge: 488 km asphalted annually by 2025 Read More
In the heart of the Sahel, a troubling new reality is taking shape. A fragile security landscape, already strained by years of instability, is now witnessing the emergence of a …
Escalating jihadist threats reshaping security across west africa Read More
Gabon’s ongoing land reform initiative has reached a new milestone, with the Ministry of Housing, Urban Planning and Land Registry processing an additional 4,046 property transfer decisions. This brings the …
Gabon’s land reform accelerates with over 20,800 property transfers Read More
Gabon is set to significantly boost its defense budget in 2026, marking a pivotal moment in the country’s post-political transition strategy. On June 11, State Minister of National Defense Brigitte …
Gabon allocates 377.68 billion XAF to defense in 2026 amid transition focus Read More
The Gabon-European Union partnership is entering a pivotal phase. Libreville is signaling to its European counterparts that the era of traditional public development aid—which has shaped the relationship since independence—is …
Gabon shifts from eu aid to direct investments for economic growth Read More
In an effort to enhance fiscal responsibility, Nigerien authorities have approved the elimination of multiple administrative units directly linked to the Office of the President and the Prime Minister’s Cabinet. …
Niger implements cost-cutting measures to streamline state expenditures Read More
The Nigerien transitional authorities have revoked the citizenship of Dr. Mayra Djibrine, leader of the Alliance des Démocrates du Sahel (ADS), a Brussels-based organization. This unprecedented decision, issued through an …
Niger strips citizenship from saharan democrat alliance leader Read More
The Mobile Brigade for Economic Control and Fraud Repression (BMCRF) has intensified its efforts to curb the unjustified surge in cement prices plaguing Burkina Faso’s construction sector. The authority is …
Burkina Faso tackles cement price surge with strict controls Read More
The capital city of Mali, Bamako, is gripped by palpable unease following the release of a new video by the Support Group for Islam and Muslims (JNIM) on the evening …
Escalating tensions in Bamako after JNIM video release Read More