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The transitional government of Burkina Faso has officially halted the importation of wheat flour, semolina, and couscous. This decisive action is presented as a strong statement of economic sovereignty, directly supporting the nation’s “Offensive Agropastorale” […]
New details have emerged regarding an opaque transaction involving Nigerien uranium. A significant stock of yellowcake, belonging to the Société du Patrimoine des Mines du Niger (SOPAMIN), was reportedly transferred with utmost discretion to the […]
Tchad N’Djamena: RADEC and Moov Money Tchad empower youth through professional training On Wednesday, August 5, 2026, the Réseau des Acteurs de Développement Chrétiens (RADEC) officially inaugurated a professional training session specifically designed for young […]
A vision of Youth Olympic Games free from plastic pollution is now a firm commitment from Dakar 2026, in collaboration with Senegal’s Ministry of Environment and Ecological Transition, backed by the United Nations Development Programme […]
Two years after General Abdourahamane Tiani orchestrated the overthrow of democratically elected President Mohamed Bazoum, purportedly to restore national security, the reality on the ground is starkly undermining the foundational narrative of his regime. The […]
Senegal national assembly: ousmane sonko’s bureau sets extraordinary session agenda The institution’s internal regulations stipulate that the session’s agenda will be precisely timed and cannot extend beyond the legal limit of fifteen (15) days. During […]
The World Bank has committed a significant financial package totaling 340 billion FCFA to Senegal, with the details of this support recently outlined by the Presidency. This announcement, made public in Dakar, is part of […]
Home Diplomacy women’s digital empowerment: Canada-Benin partnership drives economic growth Diplomacy women’s digital empowerment: Canada-Benin partnership drives economic growth By Reporter – August 6, 2026 147 0 FacebookXPinterestWhatsAppCopy URL While official handshakes and investment commitments […]
A significant stride in modernizing Togo’s judicial framework was made this Tuesday, August 4, 2026. During a Council of Ministers meeting held in Lomé, the executive body officially endorsed two draft decrees, confirming the appointment […]
Facing a steep decline in oil revenues, the Gabon is making a strategic pivot toward a mining-powered economic future. Over the past several months, the government has unveiled ambitious mining initiatives backed by investments totaling […]
AfriquePolitique 🇨🇲 Cameroon: presidential decrees spark questions amid biya’s public absence In Cameroon, the recent issuance of presidential decrees, which notably appointed five new brigade generals, has ignited intense discussions regarding the prolonged public absence […]
Political stalemate stifles economic momentum Nearly three years after Senegal’s political turbulence peaked during the 2024 presidential election, citizens had pinned their hopes on a fresh economic revival under the new administration. The launch of […]