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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
The President of Gabon has reaffirmed his commitment to addressing the persistent challenges of water and electricity shortages, emphasizing the need for transparency in ongoing efforts. While progress has been …
Gabon faces urgent reforms for water and electricity access Read More
As political tensions escalate in Togo, recent declarations from groups identified as loyalist paramilitaries or militias have ignited sharp reactions from civil society and opposition figures. Audio recordings and social …
Togo faces growing concerns over unconditional loyalty pledges to Gnassingbé family Read More
The Republic of Niger has enacted sweeping reforms to its legal framework, introducing a groundbreaking Penal Code designed to intensify the fight against corruption and financial malfeasance. This legislative overhaul …
Niger adopts stricter penalties to combat corruption Read More
The Cour des Comptes is taking decisive action to tackle public revenue challenges by launching an intensive masterclass for its auditors and financial magistrates. Held in Libreville on June 10, …
Gabon’s supreme audit institution strengthens oversight of extractive industries Read More
The Centre des Libéraux Réformateurs (CLR) has taken a decisive step forward by relaunching its operations this weekend in Libreville. With Gabon’s political landscape evolving rapidly, party leaders gathered at …
Gabon CLR rallying for 2027 congress with renewed vigor Read More
At a landmark session of Parliament convened in Congress at the Palais Léon Mba on Monday, June 15, 2026, President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema publicly declared Gabon’s candidacy to host …
Gabon advances bold bid to host 2027 African Union summit Read More
The Gabonese energy landscape is undergoing significant transformation under the leadership of transitional President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema. A bold restructuring initiative has been launched at the Société d’énergie et …
Oligui Nguema restructures Gabon’s SEEG energy firm Read More
Mali targets 6.5% average economic growth by 2029 The Malian government has unveiled ambitious plans to accelerate economic growth through 2029. During a recent Council of Ministers meeting, officials adopted …
Mali sets ambitious 6.5% growth target for 2027-2029 Read More