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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 […]
The Russian Embassy in N’Djaména marked Russia Day, emphasizing the deepening bilateral cooperation between the two nations, particularly in education and security sectors. Diplomatic momentum builds between Moscow and N’Djaména Vladimir Sokolenko, Russia’s Ambassador to […]
On June 16, Chad’s top official in oil sector regulation, Hassan Adoum Younousmi, Director-General of the ARSAT, met with Algeria’s Minister of State for Hydrocarbons, Mohamed Arkab, at the Algerian Ministry headquarters. The meeting brought […]
electric vehicles gaining ground in ivory coast’s vtc sector The VTC sector in Côte d’Ivoire is witnessing a quiet revolution. Over a thousand electric vehicles now navigate the streets of Abidjan, offering drivers a cleaner, […]
Since departing from the Prime Minister’s office, Ousmane Sonko has fundamentally altered his public communication approach. The leader of Pastef has adopted a more measured, nuanced, and conciliatory tone, deliberately moving away from his previous […]
In a bold move to position Gabon as a leading medical hub in Central Africa, transitional leader Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to comprehensive healthcare reform. The strategy encompasses three core […]