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The escalating threat posed by armed groups in West Africa has prompted Benin and Nigeria to deepen their military cooperation. On August 4, 2026, a high-level Nigerian military delegation led by Defense Minister General Christopher […]
The President of Gabon, Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, touched down in Abidjan on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, to attend the 66th anniversary of Côte d’Ivoire’s Independence celebrations. His presence underscores the deep-rooted cooperation and fraternal […]
Amidst significant geopolitical shifts across West Africa, Bénin is embracing a pragmatic and assertive diplomatic approach. Recently, the Béninese ambassador to Russia engaged with authorities in Saint-Pétersbourg to invigorate bilateral cooperation across vital sectors such […]
RDC : comment un officier expulsé a paralysé le mécanisme de vérification du cessez-le-feu? The Expanded Joint Verification Mechanism (MCVE+), established approximately four months ago in Montreux with the crucial mandate of overseeing the ceasefire […]
The National Energy Pact Steering Committee convened its inaugural session this Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at Abidjan’s SCIAM building under the leadership of Dr. Souleymane DIARRASSOUBA, Minister of Planning and Development. In attendance were key […]
Bénin senate gears up for historic leadership vote thursday As the Bénin transitions into a bicameral system, a pivotal moment awaits. On Thursday, August 6, 2026, the 25 members of the newly established Senate will […]
Un mémorandum confidentiel de l’AIEA datant de 2009 révélait que l’uranium congolais partait vers la Chine via les exportations de cobalt. Quinze ans plus tard, aucune mesure diplomatique n’a été prise. Entre 2000 et 2024, […]
The National Assembly is set to resume its operations with renewed vigor. The bureau of the parliamentary institution has been summoned to a critical meeting this Wednesday, commencing at 4 PM. This gathering is widely […]
President Paul Biya has announced a significant military appointment in Cameroon, elevating Raymond Jean Charles Beko’o Abondo, the distinguished commander of the presidential guard, to the rank of Brigadier General. This strategic promotion was officially […]
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has significantly reinforced its diplomatic strategy concerning the Alliance of Sahel States (AES). During the recent ordinary summit held in Lungi, Sierra Leone, West African heads of […]
Union Saint-Gilloise battled Bodo/Glimt to a thrilling 3-3 draw in their Champions League third qualifying round match on Tuesday in Belgium, notably conceding three goals from set-pieces. The Brussels-based club, Union Saint-Gilloise, played out an […]
The Sénégal has long been viewed as a beacon of economic opportunity in West Africa, yet recent figures reveal a stark reality: foreign direct investments (FDI) plummeted to just $37 million in 2025—a dramatic drop […]