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The recent six-month prison sentence handed to internet user Patrick Mengue for insulting President Paul Biya has reignited discussions about the boundaries of free speech in Cameroon. Human rights advocates …
Paul Biya’s health fuels debate on Cameroon’s freedom of speech Read More
The West African Development Bank (BOAD) has committed a bold financial package of 105 million dollars to Niger, aiming to bolster critical infrastructure while navigating one of the region’s most …
Niger’s 105 million dollar gamble: infrastructure bets on shaky ground Read More
In a decisive strike against illicit networks operating across West Africa, Beninese customs authorities executed a targeted operation in the northern region, seizing nearly half a ton of high-grade explosives …
Bénin security: customs dismantle explosive trafficking ring with half-ton haul Read More
Fresh data reveals that just five African nations contribute nearly 60% of the continent’s total economic output. The powerhouse economies of Egypt, Nigeria, South Africa, Algeria and Ethiopia continue to …
African economic powerhouses drive nearly 60% of continent’s gdp Read More
Côte d’Ivoire’s digital leap: a 4% climb in global ICT index The Côte d’Ivoire has made remarkable strides in its digital economy, climbing 4% in the latest edition of the …
Ivory coast digital economy gains ground in global ranking Read More
Dr. Mamoudou Harouna Djingarey and the IOM delegation align their efforts to bolster Niger’s sovereignty and accelerate development. Niamey, July 29, 2026 — Strategic alignment and renewed national pride marked …
Niger: CCR and IOM unite to drive national development forward Read More
Le Burkina Faso connaît une transformation profonde de la gestion de son secteur aurifère. Porté par la création en 2023 de la Société Nationale des Substances Précieuses (SONASP) et le …
Filière Or au Burkina Faso : impératif de souveraineté ou péril géopolitique ? Read More
The production of electricity in Gabon has plummeted by 20.1% over the past year, with a staggering 13.2% drop in the first quarter of 2026 alone. This alarming trend, highlighted …
Gabon’s Electricity Crisis Deepens, Threatening Water Supply Read More
The border dispute between Niger and Benin, initially perceived as a temporary challenge, has evolved into a protracted stalemate with no clear resolution in sight. Following high-level discussions and diplomatic …
Niger and Benin border impasse: political leverage over practical solutions Read More
Morocco’s strategic role under King Mohammed VI’s leadership A- A+ Tweet Facebook Whatsapp Linkedin Mail Morocco has risen to prominence as a leading political, economic, and social force, not just …
Morocco’s strategic role under King Mohammed VI’s leadership Read More
On Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at the esteemed Palais de la Marina, President Romuald Wadagni officially inaugurated the members of the Permanent Committee of the National Legal Reform Commission. This …
Bénin: president Wadagni inaugurates legal reform committee for modern governance Read More
Pétrole : Shell ouvre une nouvelle frontière en Méditerranée avec sa découverte au large de l’EgypteAlors que l’Égypte cherche à renforcer ses capacités énergétiques et à attirer davantage d’investissements dans …
Ferroviaire : au Sénégal, l’AFD et l’Europe financent l’extension du Train express régional Dakar Read More