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The President of the Republic of Benin, Romuald Wadagni, convened a pivotal meeting this past Friday, marking his inaugural gathering with the Council of Ministerial Advisors. This strategic session underscored the administration’s commitment to tangible […]
Chad’s CPDP unveils plan to stabilize political climate The Permanent Framework for Political Dialogue (CPDP) in Chad has officially presented its strategic roadmap aimed at restoring public trust and fostering a peaceful political environment. This […]
Niger has entered a new legal era with the criminalization of same-sex relationships and LGBTQIA+ advocacy, marking a significant departure from its previously ambiguous legal stance. The sweeping reforms, quietly enacted by the ruling military […]
Between 2020 and the end of 2025, Cameroon is paving an average of 488 kilometers of roads annually, according to official figures. This pace reflects a deliberate strategy to address the country’s long-standing infrastructure deficit, […]
The future of Ayyoub Bouaddi, the promising 18-year-old midfielder developed by LOSC, is shaping up to be one of the most talked-about transfer sagas of the upcoming summer window. Despite Lille’s determination to retain the […]
Bakary Sambe Director of the Timbuktu Institute and Professor at Gaston-Berger University in Saint-Louis (Senegal) Terrorism The Sahel region is witnessing a troubling escalation in militant activities, with violent groups expanding their reach from Mali […]
Gabon’s sweeping land reform initiative has reached a new milestone, with authorities processing 4,046 additional property transfer decisions. This latest batch brings the total to 20,857 cases finalized within just half a year—a pace that […]
The Gabonese Ministry of National Defense has earmarked a record 377.68 billion FCFA for the 2026 fiscal year, marking a significant leap in the country’s defense investment. Minister Brigitte Onkanowa unveiled the allocation during a […]
Gabon’s agricultural ambitions are once again in the spotlight following the announcement of a major foreign investment project. The arrival of Guinean agribusiness giant SONOCO, which plans to produce 15 million chickens annually, has reignited […]
Radical restructuring targets state expenditure reduction In a decisive move to curtail public expenditure, Nigerien authorities have approved the dissolution of multiple entities linked to the Office of the President and the Prime Minister’s cabinet. […]
The Olympique Lyonnais have completed the permanent signing of 19-year-old defender Noham Kamara, finalizing his move from Paris Saint-Germain during the winter transfer window. The young international, standing at 1.85 meters, has inked a long-term […]
Niger’s authorities revoke citizenship of Alliance des démocrates du Sahel leader The Nigerien transitional government has officially withdrawn the citizenship of Dr. Mayra Djibrine, chair of the Alliance des démocrates du Sahel (ADS), an organisation […]