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Gaya, June 5, 2026 — The urban commune of Gaya has initiated restoration efforts on 500 hectares of severely degraded pastoral land, backed by funding from the Integrated Urban Development and Multisectoral Resilience Project (PIDUREM). […]
Romuald Wadagni, Benin’s Minister of Economy and Finance, concluded his maiden diplomatic tour of West Africa with a pivotal visit to Côte d’Ivoire. The week-long journey spanned five nations—Nigeria, Burkina Faso, Niger, Togo, and Côte […]
Mali unveils bounty program to dismantle Sahel terror networks In an intensified effort to cripple terrorist operations across the Sahel, authorities in Mali have launched a high-stakes bounty initiative targeting seven notorious extremist commanders. The […]
From 15 to 19 June 2026, Lomé will become the center of African aviation’s future as the host of the African Air Transport Convention and Exhibition. This landmark event, organized by the African Civil Aviation […]
The government of Burkina Faso has officially updated the criteria for recognizing a locality as a town or city, following a Council of Ministers meeting presided over by Captain Ibrahim Traoré, Head of State, on […]
The Malian government has unveiled a sweeping financial incentive, offering between 500 million and 2 billion FCFA for credible information leading to the capture or elimination of seven high-profile suspects accused of terrorism-related activities. This […]
Côte d’Ivoire targets carbon-neutral economy by 2035 Abidjan — On World Environment Day, Côte d’Ivoire reaffirmed its commitment to building a resilient, low-carbon economy that prioritizes environmental protection. This year’s global theme, “Air: Action for […]
Since its launch in November 2021, Cameroon’s systematic verification of disability and survivor pensions has uncovered irregularities that free up approximately 12 billion FCFA annually. The announcement from Finance Minister Louis Paul Motaze highlights the […]
The provisional detention of Cameroonian opposition figure Djeukam Tchameni has been extended for another six months, a decision swiftly challenged by his legal team. A vocal supporter of Issa Tchiroma Bakary in the October 2025 […]
The Gabonese Ministry of National Education is at the center of a major financial scandal after nearly two dozen officials from the Central Directorate of Financial Affairs (DCAF) were arrested in connection with an alleged […]
Politics Senegal’s Sonko set to attend major Francophonie assembly in Yaoundé Newly elected President of Senegal’s National Assembly confirmed for July 2026 event in Cameroon July 5, 20263 min read Diplomatic debut for Senegal’s new […]
National OHADA Law Excellence Competition 2026: Niamey to host elite student contest June 5, 2026 OHADA Club UAM / FSJP 64 No comments 🇳🇪 Niger OHADA ClubCNEDOcompetitionNiamey Announcement from the OHADA Club at Abdou Moumouni […]