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Economy Côte d’Ivoire establishes shea kernel farm-gate price at 250 F/Kg In a significant move for the agricultural sector, authorities in Côte d’Ivoire have officially set the farm-gate price for shea kernels. This critical commodity […]
The latest figures on Benin’s public debt balance, which reached 9,122.2 billion West African CFA francs, have sparked alarmist reactions claiming the country is over-indebted. Yet, a closer look at macroeconomic indicators reveals a financial […]
Fresh militant assault underscores Niger’s growing security dilemma Niger’s military leadership faces mounting pressure as the latest attack by the Movement for the Justice and Freedom of Peoples (MPLJ) in the northern region leaves at […]
LOMÉ, August 17, 2026 — Effective local governance hinges on the capacity of municipal authorities to secure and manage financial resources adeptly. Recognizing this critical need, officials from Golfe 2, Golfe 3, Agoè-Nyivé 5, and […]
Military Drills Disguised as Civic Training An unsettling scene has emerged near Ouagadougou, where more than forty journalists from Burkina Faso recently completed what was officially labeled a patriotism training session. Beneath the polished rhetoric […]
Sunday, August 16, 2026, saw a mix of significant events unfold across Senegal. A gathering of the Kiiraay movement in Mbacké descended into chaos, prompting law enforcement intervention. Concurrently, both the Senegalese and Ivorian presidents […]
In Gabon, the recent liberation of a journalist, held for nearly four months over publications deemed critical of the authorities, has reignited crucial discussions surrounding press protection during the nation’s ongoing transitional period. This widely […]
In a nation grappling with persistent inflation, the stark reality of living costs in Senegal continues to spark intense debate. A revealing video, initially shared by French content creator Simon Labas in December 2025, has […]
Politique Présidentielle américaine. Les démocrates démarreront les primaires 2028 en Caroline du Sud Exit l’Iowa et le New Hampshire, le Parti démocrate a choisi samedi de désigner la Caroline du Sud comme premier Etat à […]
Long lines of trucks stretching nearly 15 kilometers from Moussala in Sénégal to the border with Mali are becoming a common sight. The congestion at this critical trade junction is not only delaying shipments but […]
Fenerbahçe stumbles in season opener ahead of champions league clash with Lyon Fenerbahçe affronte l’OL ce mardi (coup d’envoi à 21 heures). (AFP) Just three days before hosting Lyon in the first leg of their […]
African Politics Gabon and Democratic Republic of Congo elevate partnership during presidential visit By Editor-in-Chief August 15, 2026 116 No comment Libreville, Saturday, August 15, 2026 – President Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo’s visit to Libreville transcended […]