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The newly appointed Governor for Lions Club International District 403-A2, Mr. Jean Pierre HILLAH, has commenced his official regional tour, choosing Côte d’Ivoire as the initial destination among the four nations within his district. On […]
“Banks no longer support us.” This recurring sentiment from local entrepreneurs engaged in public procurement in Togo highlights a significant challenge for the nation’s private sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and other companies providing […]
Calm has returned to the streets of Niamey this Monday, August 31. However, beneath the surface of the capital’s restored tranquility, tensions remain palpable within the city’s military installations following a weekend of unprecedented violence […]
Niamey in turmoil: a military rebellion shakes the Tiani regime The attempted coup d’état that rocked Niamey on August 29–30, 2026, did more than challenge the authority of General Abdourahamane Tiani—it laid bare the deep […]
Senegal’s institutional crossroads: the unfolding dynamic between Ousmane Sonko and Bassirou Diomaye Faye This parliamentary influence over the executive inevitably raises a crucial question: how far can legislative power extend when it seeks to sway […]
Cameroon’s domestic gas market is set to undergo a significant development with the launch of a competitive tender on September 1, 2026, for the acquisition of 60,000 metric tonnes of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG). This […]
The political journey of Niger over the past five decades reads like a tragic cycle of recurring setbacks. From the overthrow of Hamani Diori in 1974 to the gunfire that erupted in Niamey on August […]
Togolese President Faure Gnassingbé on Monday commended the warm reception he received in Bishkek from Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov. President Gnassingbé is currently in Kyrgyzstan to attend the 26th Summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation […]
Cameroon: driving electoral list registrations with strategic incentives Boosting Cameroon’s voter registration: a call for innovative incentives As the annual revision of electoral rolls concluded on August 31, 2026, a critical assessment of voter engagement […]
The regime’s final betrayal: mercenaries replace national sovereignty What was meant to be a triumph of Niger’s self-proclaimed sovereignty has instead revealed the depths of political cynicism. The National Council for the Safeguarding of the […]
Recent events in Niamey have sent shockwaves across West Africa, exposing vulnerabilities in neighboring regimes. The heavy gunfire and upheaval that shook Niger’s capital were not just a domestic crisis—they served as a stark warning […]
The highly anticipated 2026-2027 coffee and cocoa marketing season in Côte d’Ivoire is set to commence officially on Tuesday, September 1, 2026. This pivotal launch coincides with the 10th annual National Cocoa and Chocolate Days […]