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The summer transfer window has kicked off with a major headline. Marc Cucurella, the Spanish left-back, has left Chelsea to return to his homeland in a blockbuster deal reportedly worth €60 million, including bonuses, with […]
The escalating threat of terrorism across the Sahel has prompted Abidjan to underscore the urgency of collective action. As armed groups continue to destabilize the region, Côte d’Ivoire is calling on its neighbors—Mali and Burkina […]
During the Eurosatory 2026 international defense exhibition in France, a pivotal meeting took place between Côte d’Ivoire’s Vice-Premier Minister and Minister of Defense, Téné Birahima Ouattara, and French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu. Held on June […]
Economy Gabon asserts control over its marine resources in bold fishing deal move Editorial Staff June 17, 2026 208 No comment Libreville, June 17, 2026 – With the impending expiration of Gabon’s sustainable fishing partnership […]
The economic hub of Benin is hosting a pivotal gathering from June 17 to 19, 2026, as high-level officials from West Africa converge in Cotonou for the second meeting of the National Competent Authorities (NCA) […]
West Africa’s cocoa powerhouses, Côte d’Ivoire and Ghana, have reinforced their alliance to drive a sustainable cocoa economy amid mounting global and climate pressures. At a high-level summit on the joint Cocoa Initiative, held in […]
Podor’s political landscape shifts as Ibrahima Diam Sow leaves Pastef A major political realignment unfolds in Podor as Ibrahima Diam Sow, a founding member of Pastef, joins forces with the Diomaye-Président coalition. His departure signals […]
The Government of Bénin has initiated a decisive campaign against the widespread use of skin-lightening products. Effective May 5th, the sale of certain creams, lotions, and other skin-whitening substances is now prohibited nationwide. This stringent […]
Routine border check uncovers clandestine crossing near Kassouala A routine security operation at the Okpara bridge checkpoint in Kassouala, northeastern Bénin, has led to the interception of a 24-person migrant group attempting to cross into […]
The Gabonese government has taken decisive action to safeguard its domestic seafood supply. Since March 26, 2026, the export of sardines (Ethmalosa fimbriata) and the locally known “sans nom” fish (Heterotis niloticus) has been temporarily […]
Leaders of Côte d’Ivoire and Ghana chart course for a sustainable cocoa future In a landmark summit held at the presidential palace in Abidjan-Plateau, the Presidents of Côte d’Ivoire and Ghana reaffirmed their commitment to […]
The long-awaited reopening of the Bénin-Niger border is drawing closer after nearly two years of near-total shutdown. Insiders in Cotonou and Niamey report that both governments are finalizing technical negotiations to restore the flow of […]