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The Regulatory Dispute Resolution Committee (CRD) of Togo’s Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (ARCOP Togo) delivered its final ruling on June 19, 2026, dismissing all allegations of irregularities surrounding the international tender (Ref. 003/DPI/PRMP/DG/CEET/2026) for the […]
Despite the vast 1.4 billion-consumer market unlocked by the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), Gabon continues to grapple with limited success in exporting its goods to neighboring African nations. Recent economic data reveals that […]
Hopeful signs emerge from expert talks on Bénin-Niger border closure A joint expert committee has presented promising findings that could pave the way for reopening the closed Bénin-Niger border. While progress has been made on […]
EconomyNiger Benin and Niger edge closer to reopening border as talks advance A joint committee’s recommendations offer fresh hope for resolving a three-year trade stalemate between Benin and Niger. Regis Hounkpe explains why progress matters. […]
The President of Senegal, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, made a strong case for his nation’s economic strengths during a high-profile visit to Berlin. On Monday, he took part in a German-Senegalese economic forum, setting the stage […]
Anne-Claire Legendre’s official visit to Morocco: a leap forward for cultural cooperation The president of the Institut du monde arabe (IMA), Anne-Claire Legendre, has just wrapped up an official visit to the Kingdom of Morocco, […]
football World Cup France-Iraq showdown on hold as thunder roars over Philadelphia As forecasted, a thunderstorm alert blared across the Philadelphia stadium hosting the second World Cup group stage clash between France and Iraq on […]
Bénin’s GDP revised upward by 25.2% after national accounts rebasing The National Institute of Statistics and Demography (INStaD) has completed the rebasing of Benin’s national accounts, shifting the reference year from 2015 to 2023. This […]
The head of the National Episcopal Conference of Congo (Cenco) has sharply criticized the proposed constitutional referendum, calling it untimely in a nation gripped by persistent conflict. In a candid interview, Bishop Fulgence Muteba underscored […]
After three years of strained relations that led to a complete border blockade, Niger and Benin have signaled a historic shift toward reopening their shared frontier. The breakthrough follows intensive negotiations in Cotonou over the […]
Senegal’s economic landscape has been under intense scrutiny as the International Monetary Fund (IMF) wrapped up a critical review of the country’s debt strategy. The discussions, held in Dakar, centered on managing the nation’s financial […]
Egyptian official Amin Mohamed has been selected to oversee the highly anticipated World Cup 2026 second-round fixture between Argentina and Austria, scheduled for June 22, 2026, at 5:00 PM at the Dallas stadium in Arlington. […]