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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
Ivory Coast and Ghana unite to reinforce cocoa sector sustainability The Presidents of Ivory Coast and Ghana have jointly reaffirmed their commitment to fostering a more sustainable and equitable cocoa …
Ivory coast and Ghana strengthen cocoa sustainability efforts Read More
International Russia-Tchad Day: Moscow praises deepening bilateral ties Russia’s embassy in N’Djamena marked Russia Day by highlighting the strengthening of bilateral cooperation across education, security, and political dialogue. Alwihda Info …
Russia-Tchad day: Moscow praises deepening bilateral ties Read More
During a high-level diplomatic engagement in Algiers, the Director-General of Chad’s downstream petroleum regulatory authority, Hassan Adoum Younousmi, held a strategic meeting with Algeria’s Minister of State for Hydrocarbons, Mohamed …
Chad-Algeria oil partnership advances with Algiers meeting Read More
Russian-backed Africa Corps pivots focus to Bamako after setbacks in northern Mali Russia’s Africa Corps has shifted its operational focus away from Mali’s northern regions, prioritizing the protection of the …
Russia’s africa corps shifts strategy in Mali amid battlefield losses 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 Prime Minister of Niger, Ali Mahamane Lamine Zeine, arrived in Tripoli on Monday, June 15, 2026, at the helm of a high-level government delegation. The aim? To bolster bilateral …
Niger and Libya strengthen strategic ties during Tripoli visit 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
N’Djamena, June 2026 — In the face of mounting climatic and economic challenges, the Republic of China has reaffirmed its commitment to Chad by delivering a substantial donation of 1,770 …
China donates 1,770 tons of rice to bolster Chad’s food security 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 agricultural landscape in West Africa has been transformed by a bold initiative from the Beninese government. Ahead of the 2026-2027 cotton farming season, authorities announced an unprecedented incentive: a …
Benin’s performance-driven strategy boosts cotton sector growth Read More
Togo launches elite agronomy program with French agricultural school Lomé witnessed a landmark agreement on June 15, 2026, as Togo’s Groupe Scientifique SIGMA joined forces with France’s École Supérieure des …
Togo partners with french agri-school to launch elite agronomy program Read More