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The Minister of Small and Medium Enterprises and Employment Promotion in Bénin, Awaou Baco, conducted a two-day working visit to the Alibori and Borgou departments on July 28 and 29, 2026. The purpose of the […]
Benin launches historic plan for open government transparency Eighteen months after joining the Open Government Partnership (OGP), Benin convened a five-day national workshop in Cotonou from July 27 to July 31, 2026. The gathering brought […]
Politics in Africa Gabon’s new diplomacy: turning promises into economic gains Editor-in-chief August 8, 2026 153 No comment Libreville, August 8, 2026 — From July 27 to August 7, Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema embarked on […]
Abidjan – A contingent of one hundred and fifty elite soldiers, clad in combat fatigues and camouflage gear, arms at the ready, with masks, balaclavas, and berets defining their distinctive look, commanded attention. Led by […]
politics Burkina Faso challenges Nigeria on Sahel security claims Following Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s remarks linking the country’s insecurity to the situations in Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger, Ouagadougou has issued an official response. […]
Sahel alliance challenges nigerian president’s security claims The Alliance of Sahel States (AES), comprising Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger, has voiced strong disapproval regarding recent statements by Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. His remarks linked […]
Following a hiatus of several weeks for the Grand Magal de Touba celebrations, Ousmane Sonko, the leader of Pastef, has recommenced his vigorous membership card sales campaign. The initiative, initially inaugurated in Touba during the […]
The Tchad has reached a pivotal moment in its energy transition with the official inauguration of a solar power plant in Adré, a town in the Ouaddaï province. The event, held on August 7, 2026, […]
Recent political discourse in Senegal has been marked by swirling speculation regarding the duration of the Senegal presidential term. With President Bassirou Diomaye Faye at the helm, and his predecessor Macky Sall still a prominent […]
Spanning an impressive 5,200 square meters, the Mohammed VI Vocational Training Center stands as a beacon of professional education, meticulously designed to meet the evolving demands of Mali’s job market. Mamary Diarra, the National Director […]
Benin’s third Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC 3.0), a comprehensive climate action plan, was officially launched in Cotonou on Tuesday, August 4, 2026. This strategic document outlines the nation’s commitment to mobilize a substantial $14.5 billion […]
Officials from Bénin’s Ministry of Interior and Public Security, alongside key stakeholders in the expenditure chain, convened in Cotonou from August 4 to 6, 2026. The crucial gathering aimed to scrutinize the advancement of the […]