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Economy Gabon takes bold step to reclaim its maritime wealth By Editor-in-Chief June 17, 2026 208 No comment Libreville, June 17, 2026 – With the expiry of its sustainable fishing …
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The economic hub of Cotonou is hosting a pivotal gathering from June 17 to 19, 2026, as West Africa’s top justice officials convene for the second meeting of the National …
High-level ECOWAS justice meeting in Cotonou strengthens regional legal compliance Read More
united nations backs Morocco’s Sahara sovereignty with global support Forty nations reaffirmed their backing for Morocco’s territorial integrity in the Sahara region during the 62nd session of the UN Human …
United nations backs Morocco’s Sahara sovereignty with global support Read More
At a high-level summit focused on the Ivory Coast-Ghana Cocoa Initiative, held on June 16, 2026, the leaders of both nations reaffirmed their shared commitment to fostering a sustainable cocoa …
Ivory Coast and Ghana join forces for sustainable cocoa economy Read More
A significant shift has emerged in Senegal’s political landscape following Ibrahima Diam Sow’s departure from Pastef, the party led by Ousmane Sonko. The move, centered in the Podor region, underscores …
Political shake-up as pastef loses key member in Senegal Read More
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
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
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
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
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 …
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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