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Abidjan — A disciplined formation of 150 soldiers marched through the streets of Abidjan, their camouflage uniforms blending seamlessly with the urban backdrop. Each wore combat gear, masks, and berets, …
Guinean special forces parade draws ovation in Abidjan Read More
Diplomatic response Burkina Faso rejects Tinubu’s Sahel security claims in diplomatic response In the wake of Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s statements linking insecurity in Nigeria to the situations in …
Burkina Faso rejects Tinubu’s Sahel security claims in diplomatic response Read More
After a multi-week hiatus following the Grand Magal de Touba festivities, the President of Pastef, Ousmane Sonko, has rekindled the vigorous pace that characterized his membership card sales campaign. The …
Ousmane Sonko reignites membership drive after Magal break Read More
The Tchad has reached a major milestone in its energy transition with the inauguration of a solar power plant in Adré, a strategic town in the Ouaddaï region. This high-profile …
Tchad launches solar plant in Adré to boost renewable energy access Read More
Spanning a substantial 5,200 square meters, the Mohammed VI Professional Training Center in Bamako delivers specialized vocational programs meticulously designed to address the evolving demands of Mali’s job market. Mamary …
Bamako’s mohammed VI professional training center empowers malian youth Read More
Bénin Benin unveils its 2026-2035 climate roadmap for a more resilient economy Presented in Cotonou on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, Benin’s third Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC 3.0) outlines plans to …
Benin’s ambitious climate roadmap 2026-2035 unveiled for a resilient economy Read More
Bénin Bénin: the interior ministry evaluates its 2026 annual work plan at mid-term Officials from Bénin’s Ministry of Interior and Public Security, alongside key stakeholders in the expenditure chain, convened …
Bénin’s interior ministry reviews its 2026 performance midway Read More
JUSTICE Migrants expelled from the US challenge Cameroon agreement in court A group of thirty-six African nationals, forcibly returned from the United States to Cameroon, has filed a lawsuit with …
Migrants expelled from the US challenge Cameroon agreement in court Read More
Saint-Louis Political Scene Heats Up Tensions in Saint-Louis have escalated following a sharp exchange between local political figures. Modou Mbène Guèye, coordinator of Pastef in Saint-Louis, responded bluntly to criticism …
Political tensions rise as modou mbène guèye fires back at abba mbaye in saint-louis Read More
escalating friction between Nigeria and the Sahel states’ alliance over counter-terrorism efforts A new wave of diplomatic friction is emerging between the member states of the Alliance of Sahel States …
Escalating friction between Nigeria and the Sahel states’ alliance over counter-terrorism efforts Read More
On Thursday, August 6, the inaugural members of the newly established Senate of Benin convened at the Palais des Gouverneurs in Porto-Novo to elect their leadership for the next five-year …
Patrice talon elected head of senate in Benin Read More