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The recent six-month prison sentence handed to internet user Patrick Mengue for allegedly insulting President Paul Biya has reignited fierce discussions on the boundaries of freedom of expression in Cameroon. The legal basis for Mengue’s […]
The West African Development Bank (BOAD) has signed two financing agreements worth a total of 60.6 billion West African CFA francs—approximately $105 million—with Niger, betting on critical infrastructure projects in a country facing deep-rooted challenges. […]
The Beninese customs authorities have just achieved a major breakthrough in the fight against cross-border crime. In a targeted operation conducted in the northern region, officers intercepted nearly half a ton of high-power explosives originating […]
Cinq géants portent près de 60 % du produit intérieur brut (PIB) du continent africain. Il s’agit de l’Égypte, du Nigeria, de l’Afrique du Sud, de l’Algérie et de l’Éthiopie, qui demeurent les principaux moteurs […]
the Côte d’Ivoire makes significant strides in its digital economy according to the union internationale des télécommunications’ (uit) latest edition, the Côte d’Ivoire has made notable progress in its digital economy, with a score of […]
Dr. Mamoudou Harouna Djingarey and the IOM delegation align their strategies for Niger’s sovereignty and national progress. Niamey, July 29, 2026 — High-level diplomatic discussions unfolded in Niamey’s Council of Refoundation chambers, marking a pivotal […]
Burkina Faso is undergoing a seismic shift in how it manages its gold industry. With the establishment of the National Precious Substances Company (SONASP) in 2023 and the inauguration of domestic infrastructure projects—including the national […]
The first quarter of 2026 has exposed a severe energy crisis in Gabon, with electricity generation plummeting by 20.1% compared to the same period last year. A report from the Directorate-General for Economic and Fiscal […]
The border dispute between Niger and Benin has entered its third year, with no resolution in sight despite recent diplomatic efforts. Eight weeks after Beninese Finance Minister Romuald Wadagni’s visit to Niamey and five weeks […]
Morocco stands out as a leading global player under King’s guidance A- A+ Tweet Facebook Whatsapp Linkedin Mail Morocco has emerged as a key player not only in Africa and the Arab world but across […]
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 Law Reform Commission. This pivotal institutional step aims to […]
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 l’amont pétrolier, la Méditerranée occidentale […]