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The Béninese Senate held its inaugural session this Thursday in Porto-Novo, officially ushering the nation into a bicameral parliamentary system. This newly established legislative chamber, whose creation was formalized by a constitutional revision, now joins […]
Invoking principles of audiovisual sovereignty and consumer protection, authorities in Burkina Faso have significantly escalated their efforts to control the public information landscape. The unprecedented 200 million FCFA penalty levied against Canal+ International by the […]
Accueil Bénin Addis-Abeba … Bénin Intégration Addis-Abeba Le Bénin trace les contours d’une présidence africaine attendue Par – FacebookXPinterestWhatsAppCopy URL In the hushed corridors of the African Union headquarters, a significant development unfolded. On July […]
⚡ In Brief 1Researchers at Anthropic leveraged their AI, Claude Mythos, to target a scaled-down iteration of AES encryption. 2This particular AES version is not in active use for real-world applications, ensuring no current data […]
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 […]
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 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, Bénin’s Head of State, Romuald Wadagni, hosted a pivotal meeting with Nigerian business magnate Aliko Dangote at the prestigious Palais de la Marina. This high-level engagement centered on fortifying bilateral […]