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The Government of Bénin has reached a pivotal milestone in its pursuit of social inclusion and women’s empowerment. Following the Council of Ministers’ session on June 3, 2026, the executive formally adopted a groundbreaking policy: […]
Persistent vulnerabilities in energy supply from external partners have pushed Bénin and Togo to deepen their political and economic ties. Both nations now recognize that securing reliable electricity is essential to sustain their industrial growth […]
Persistent reliance on foreign energy suppliers has pushed Bénin and Togo to deepen their political and economic cooperation. Both nations now recognize the urgent need to pool resources and investments to establish a robust, self-sufficient […]
The Democratic Republic of the Congo is currently witnessing an unprecedented legal battle that is sending shockwaves through its political landscape. At the heart of the controversy is retired army general Christian Tshiwewe Songesa, whose […]
Senegal’s National Assembly Speaker Hosts African Parliamentary Union Chair Against a backdrop of mounting challenges across Africa, Senegal’s National Assembly Speaker, Ousmane Sonko, held a pivotal meeting with Jean-Michel Sama Lukonde Kyenge, Chair of the […]
The President of the Republic of Gabon received Libreville’s Mayor, Eugène Mba, for a working meeting focused on evaluating local governance performance, municipal action plans, and strengthening state-local partnerships to better serve citizens. ADVERTISING […]
Senegal’s top lawmaker pushes for African parliamentary union modernization The Speaker of Senegal’s National Assembly, Ousmane Sonko, held a high-level meeting on June 4 with Jean-Michel Sama Lukonde Kyenge, part of the 85th executive committee […]
The grand inauguration of the Tchad-China Friendship Park was held yesterday, marking a significant milestone in environmental and urban development for N’Djamena. Under the high patronage of Prime Minister and Head of Government, Ambassador Allah […]
The Mali national football team is fine-tuning its strategy in Antalya, Turkey, ahead of today’s high-stakes international friendly against Iran at 16:30 GMT. Under the guidance of their coaching staff, the Eagles of Mali have […]
The Trump administration has announced a major shift in its visa issuance policy, with significant consequences for travelers from Gabon and other African nations. Starting in June 2026, the United States will no longer process […]
Niamey, June 4, 2026 — The Prytanée Militaire de Niamey (PMN) gathered on Thursday to celebrate its top-performing cadets during an awards ceremony marking the close of the 2025-2026 academic year. Under the distinguished patronage […]
Maurice Kamto, leader of Cameroon’s Movement for the Renaissance of Cameroon (MRC), has escalated his legal battle against the government’s decision to extend the terms of municipal councillors. The move follows a presidential decree issued […]