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The Minister of Small and Medium Enterprises and Employment Promotion in Bénin, Awaou Baco, conducted a two-day working visit to the Alibori and Borgou departments on July 28 and 29, 2026. The purpose of the […]
Benin launches historic plan for open government transparency Eighteen months after joining the Open Government Partnership (OGP), Benin convened a five-day national workshop in Cotonou from July 27 to July 31, 2026. The gathering brought […]
politics Burkina Faso challenges Nigeria on Sahel security claims Following Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s remarks linking the country’s insecurity to the situations in Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger, Ouagadougou has issued an official response. […]
Sahel alliance challenges nigerian president’s security claims The Alliance of Sahel States (AES), comprising Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger, has voiced strong disapproval regarding recent statements by Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. His remarks linked […]
Spanning an impressive 5,200 square meters, the Mohammed VI Vocational Training Center stands as a beacon of professional education, meticulously designed to meet the evolving demands of Mali’s job market. Mamary Diarra, the National Director […]
Officials from Bénin’s Ministry of Interior and Public Security, alongside key stakeholders in the expenditure chain, convened in Cotonou from August 4 to 6, 2026. The crucial gathering aimed to scrutinize the advancement of the […]
Political tensions escalate in Saint-Louis as allies accuse each other of betrayal In a sharp televised exchange, Modou Mbène Guèye, coordinator of Pastef in Saint-Louis, fired back at Abba Mbaye, a former deputy, accusing him […]
rising tensions between Nigeria and the Sahel states alliance over counter-terrorism Ajoutez Yahoo comme source préférée pour voir nos articles sur Google. The diplomatic atmosphere between Nigeria and the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) is […]
Senegal influencers sentenced to prison for criticizing the president Three Senegalese social media personalities, once aligned with the former ruling party Pastef, have been handed firm prison sentences following the publication of a controversial video […]
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) faces a severe escalation of the Ebola virus outbreak, which began on May 15 in Ituri Province. The rare Bundibugyo Ebola strain, for which no approved vaccine or targeted […]
Mali’s urgent health projects gain momentum with new Bamako hospitals The Malian government has reported significant progress in the construction of two critical health facilities in Bamako’s Commune III and Commune VI. These hospitals are […]
With oil output steadily declining, Gabon is shifting its economic strategy toward mining to fuel growth and reduce reliance on hydrocarbons. The government plans to open eight new mines by 2030, tapping into the country’s […]