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Lomé is rapidly emerging as a leading technology hub in West Africa. The city’s growing digital ecosystem, combined with initiatives like École 42 and the Data Lab, is making cutting-edge …
Free digital skills training in Lomé for tech careers in 2026 Read More
Who is Hippolyte Ebaka, Cameroon’s top military commander? Hippolyte Ebaka stands at the helm of Cameroon’s military apparatus. His appointment as Major General marks a pivotal moment in the nation’s …
Cameroon military leadership: uncovering Hippolyte Ebaka’s rise to power Read More
The Senegalese judiciary has delivered a landmark ruling in favor of the General Delegation for Urban Growth Poles (DGPU) against Atos, a major European digital services provider. The Dakar Commercial …
Senegal court backs government in dispute with atos over urban projects Read More
Since the transition period began in August 2023, the Burkinabè construction giant EBOMAF has risen to become Gabon’s leading public contract holder. In under three years, the company founded by …
Ebomaf’s 700 billion FCFA public contracts in Gabon spark scrutiny Read More
Political party leaders gathered in Libreville on August 12 to address a growing concern: the rising tide of personal insults targeting President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema and his family. The …
Gabonese leaders condemn personal attacks on president’s family Read More
Landmark initiative to strengthen victim assistance services in N’Djamena An important step is being taken in Chad’s capital to combat gender-based violence (GBV) more effectively. From August 12 to 13, …
Chad tackles gender-based violence with new victim support mapping Read More
Ivory Coast hosts regional hub for financial crime prevention The Ivory Coast’s Minister of Economy, Finance and Budget, Adama Coulibaly, inaugurated new premises for the GIABA Information Centre in Cocody, …
Giaba opens advanced anti-money laundering center in Abidjan to boost regional security Read More
In Mali, military communication has evolved into a finely tuned performance. On August 12, 2026, the Direction de l’Information et des Relations Publiques des Armées (DIRPA) once again showcased its …
Mali’s military reports: inflated claims or battlefield reality? Read More
Hull City secures defensive coup with Nobel Mendy acquisition Hull City has made a statement of intent ahead of their Premier League return by completing the signing of 21-year-old Senegalese …
Hull city smashes transfer record with Senegal defender noble mendy signing Read More
Cameroon media scandal: man detained for presenting forged presidential decrees A dramatic turn of events unfolded in Yaoundé on June 12, 2026, when an individual arrived at the headquarters of …
Cameroon media scandal: man detained for presenting forged presidential decrees Read More
Politics DRC’s CNSA initiative: easing tensions ahead of inclusive talks? The National Council for Monitoring the Agreement and Electoral Process is compiling a list of political and opinion prisoners in …
DRC’s CNSA initiative: easing tensions ahead of inclusive talks? Read More
The Democratic Republic of the Congo has taken a significant step toward easing political tensions ahead of an anticipated national dialogue. The National Council for Monitoring the Agreement and Electoral …
CNSA’s prisoner census: a step toward peace in DRC? Read More