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The West African Development Bank (BOAD) has committed a bold financial package of 105 million dollars to Niger, aiming to bolster critical infrastructure while navigating one of the region’s most …
Niger’s 105 million dollar gamble: infrastructure bets on shaky ground Read More
In a decisive strike against illicit networks operating across West Africa, Beninese customs authorities executed a targeted operation in the northern region, seizing nearly half a ton of high-grade explosives …
Bénin security: customs dismantle explosive trafficking ring with half-ton haul Read More
Fresh data reveals that just five African nations contribute nearly 60% of the continent’s total economic output. The powerhouse economies of Egypt, Nigeria, South Africa, Algeria and Ethiopia continue to …
African economic powerhouses drive nearly 60% of continent’s gdp Read More
Dr. Mamoudou Harouna Djingarey and the IOM delegation align their efforts to bolster Niger’s sovereignty and accelerate development. Niamey, July 29, 2026 — Strategic alignment and renewed national pride marked …
Niger: CCR and IOM unite to drive national development forward Read More
The production of electricity in Gabon has plummeted by 20.1% over the past year, with a staggering 13.2% drop in the first quarter of 2026 alone. This alarming trend, highlighted …
Gabon’s Electricity Crisis Deepens, Threatening Water Supply Read More
The border dispute between Niger and Benin, initially perceived as a temporary challenge, has evolved into a protracted stalemate with no clear resolution in sight. Following high-level discussions and diplomatic …
Niger and Benin border impasse: political leverage over practical solutions Read More
On Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at the esteemed Palais de la Marina, President Romuald Wadagni officially inaugurated the members of the Permanent Committee of the National Legal Reform Commission. This …
Bénin: president Wadagni inaugurates legal reform committee for modern governance Read More
Pétrole : Shell ouvre une nouvelle frontière en Méditerranée avec sa découverte au large de l’EgypteAlors que l’Égypte cherche à renforcer ses capacités énergétiques et à attirer davantage d’investissements dans …
Ferroviaire : au Sénégal, l’AFD et l’Europe financent l’extension du Train express régional Dakar Read More
An unprecedented meeting at the heart of Cotonou’s power corridors Tension and anticipation filled the air at the Palais de la Marina in Cotonou this past Tuesday. In a regional …
Benin and Nigeria strengthen economic ties with Dangote meeting Read More
In the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), a significant development has emerged from the Constitutional Court concerning the proposed referendum law. This pivotal ruling, which has drawn national attention, is …
The democratic republic of Congo’s constitutional court decision on referendum law clarified Read More
The suspense surrounding the Democratic Republic of Congo’s political future has intensified following a crucial decision by the Constitutional Court in Kinshasa. The court recently declared the law pertaining to …
Democratic Republic of Congo: Félix Tshisekedi’s potential third term ignites fierce constitutional debate Read More
burkinabe journalists in Côte d’Ivoire detail flight from ibrahim traoré’s regime Actus. In Côte d’Ivoire, a group of Burkinabe journalists and a legal professional have recounted their harrowing departures from …
Burkinabe journalists in Côte d’Ivoire detail flight from ibrahim traoré’s regime Read More