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The small coastal nation of Benin is emerging as a new hotspot in West Africa’s tourism sector, thanks to bold government investments in culture, heritage sites, and luxury accommodations. With …
Benin’s tourism boom: how investments are drawing visitors from across west africa Read More
The Benin passport has rapidly climbed the ranks in continental mobility rankings, emerging as a symbol of the country’s progressive diplomatic strategy and cutting-edge technological advancements. Over recent years, the …
Benin’s passport ranks second in africa for continental mobility Read MoreAgadez — The Algerian Prime Minister, Mr. Sifi Ghrieb, arrived in Niger on Thursday for a working visit. Tasked by President Abdelmadjid Tebboune, he is set to co-chair with Niger’s …
Niger exploration well launch: algerian prime minister oversees kafra south project Read More
In a landmark move for energy collaboration between North and West Africa, the ceremonial launch of the Kafra Sud-Est 1 oil exploration well drilling took place this week in northern …
Algeria and Niger launch major oil exploration in Kafra basin Read More
The opening match of Celta Vigo’s 2026-27 LaLiga season, scheduled against Osasuna at Estadio Balaídos, hangs in the balance following a sudden fungal outbreak on the pitch. League officials are …
Celta’s season opener at risk as LaLiga inspects fungal outbreak on Balaídos pitch Read More
The Spanish football league has formally announced the postponement of the highly anticipated Celta Vigo versus Osasuna fixture, originally slated for this coming Sunday at 21:30 CET during the opening …
Spanish football league postpones celta v osasuna clash over pitch issues Read More
Mbankomo, July 24, 2026 – For three intense days, policymakers, health experts, and economists gathered in Mbankomo didn’t debate hospital construction or drug procurement. Instead, they focused on numbers—percentages, tax …
Tobacco tax reforms could save thousands of lives in Cameroon Read More
Algeria and Mali revive diplomatic ties amid regional security concerns Tensions between Algeria and Mali escalated in April 2025 after Algerian forces shot down a Malian drone, accusing Bamako of …
Algeria and Mali revive diplomatic ties amid regional security concerns Read More
Summarize Undocumented migration Morocco has activated all available measures to manage the surge of undocumented migrants arriving in Ceuta, a Spanish enclave on the northern coast. Authorities confirmed the deployment …
Morocco tightens border control amid rising Ceuta migrant influx Read More
Politics Gabon: Keith Heffern tipped for US ambassador role in Libreville By Editor-in-Chief August 13, 2026 116 No comment Libreville, August 13, 2026 — The appointment of Keith Heffern as …
Gabon: Keith Heffern tipped for US ambassador role in Libreville Read More
Modern facility unveiled in Abidjan to bolster anti-money laundering efforts Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire — A new era in the fight against financial crime in West Africa has begun with the …
New giaba headquarters launched in Abidjan to combat financial crime Read More
Morocco maintains claims on Ceuta amid Spain’s migration crisis A former Spanish ambassador to Morocco has warned that Morocco will not abandon its long-standing territorial claims over Ceuta and Melilla, …
Morocco maintains claims on ceuta amid spain’s migration crisis Read More