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The third edition of “Visa Fintech Day” recently convened in Rabat at the iconic Mohammed VI Tower, bringing together key stakeholders from Morocco’s financial ecosystem. The event focused on critical …
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inside MSF treatment centers during the Ebola outbreak in DRC Weeks after Ebola resurfaced in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has ramped up efforts …
Inside MSF treatment centers during the Ebola outbreak in DRC Read More
N’DJAMENA – The Prime Minister, Head of Government of the Republic of Chad, Mr. Allamaye Halina, recently emphasized in N’Djamena that the groundbreaking ceremony for a new power plant represents …
Chad and Algeria advance cooperation with N’Djamena power plant project Read More
Chad and Algeria inaugurate 40 MW power plant in N’Djamena, boosting energy and cooperation N’Djamena witnessed a significant milestone on Monday as Chad and Algeria officially broke ground on a …
Chad and Algeria inaugurate 40 MW power plant in N’Djamena, boosting energy and cooperation Read More
Since Captain Ibrahim Traoré assumed power, Burkina Faso has undergone a profound transformation marked by increasingly centralised governance. While official rhetoric emphasises sovereignty and strategic reorganisation, the socio-economic reality on …
Burkina Faso tightens grip on motorcycle trade as economic control deepens Read More
Under the leadership of Romuald Wadagni, the Ministry of Economy and Finance has initiated a significant effort to unblock career advancements and settle outstanding salary payments for state employees. This …
Bénin’s government fast-tracks civil servant career and salary regularization Read More
In Ouagadougou, stakeholders in Burkina Faso’s aquaculture industry have endorsed a series of strategic documents aimed at long-term development of the sector. Finalized on June 8, these documents include a …
Burkina Faso launches strategic plan to boost aquaculture sector Read More
Niamey, June 8, 2026 – Residents across Dosso, Niamey, and Tillabéri experienced significant electricity disruptions this Monday, as the Nigerien Electricity Company (NIGELEC) confirmed a technical incident within the Zone …
Major electricity cuts hit Niamey, Dosso, and Tillabéri Read More
A week of significant developments unfolded across Burkina Faso from June 1 to 7, 2026, spanning environmental, economic, security, diplomatic, social, and cultural domains. Environmental crisis at Ouagadougou’s dam A …
Weekly highlights in Burkina Faso june 2026 Read More
Screenshot from a Boko Haram video dated October 31, 2014, showing leader Abubakar Shekau at center. On Sunday, June 7, a local senator and a youth organization leader confirmed that …
Boko Haram frees over 400 hostages in Nigeria’s Borno state Read More
Prime Minister Sifi Ghrieb, entrusted by President Abdelmadjid Tebboune, embarked on an official visit to the Republic of Chad this Monday. The trip aims to strengthen fraternal bonds and deepen …
Algerian prime minister begins official visit to Chad, launches 40mw power plant project Read More
Kpalimé is reeling from the sudden loss of a bright young student from Lycée de Zomayi, whose life ended tragically following the release of the BAC 1 2026 examination results. …
Togo student tragedy after BAC 1 results sparks mental health concerns Read More