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This week in Abidjan, Dr. Souleymane DIARRASSOUBA, Minister of Planning and Development, led a pivotal national workshop to validate the study for Côte d’Ivoire’s National Territorial Planning Framework (SNAT CI-2045). The gathering brought together officials […]
In a landmark moment for Bénin’s diplomatic influence, the country is set to assume the rotating presidency of the African Union’s Peace and Security Council (PSC) for the entire month of September 2026. This leadership […]
The coastal city of Grand-Bassam played host to a pivotal workshop on Thursday, where stakeholders gathered to validate and refine four thematic reports on the blue economy. Organized by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), […]
On Wednesday evening, viewers of ORTM were presented with a spectacle: the unveiling of Mali’s new presidential Boeing 737, intended for the official travel of interim leader Colonel Assimi Goïta and senior regime officials. Authorities […]
Bénin inaugurates its first senate, marking a new bicameral era Bénin officially embraced a new bicameral parliamentary system on Thursday, July 30, with the formal installation of its inaugural Senate. This new legislative chamber, established […]
Since assuming power, the military administrations in Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger have anchored their political discourse on a decisive break from the established regional order and a sharp denunciation of traditional partners. The formation […]
30 juil. 2026 11:13+02:00 Méga-deal sans une seule minute en Bundesliga : un record de transfert du Bayern Munich sera bientôt de l’histoire ancienne Bundesliga FEATURES K. Alajbegovic Chelsea Juventus FC Bayer Leverkusen Bayern Munich […]
Moroccan throne speech outlines bold economic vision for global competition Royal address highlights Morocco’s long-term economic roadmap The address delivered by His Majesty King Mohammed VI on the 27th anniversary of His accession to the […]
The inauguration of the Bénin Senate this Thursday marks a historic milestone in the country’s democratic evolution. The second parliamentary chamber, composed of 25 members including former heads of state, will begin operations in Porto-Novo […]
The Béninese Senate held its inaugural session this Thursday in Porto-Novo, officially ushering the nation into a bicameral parliamentary system. This newly established legislative chamber, whose creation was formalized by a constitutional revision, now joins […]
In the Democratic Republic of Congo, the C64 opposition coalition is intensifying its pressure against the presidential camp’s proposed constitutional overhaul. From Kinshasa, its leaders have reiterated an ultimatum to Head of State Félix Tshisekedi, […]
AMBITION Cameroon secures $23.5 million for enhanced epidemic prevention Cameroon has launched its participation in the Pandemic Fund, a crucial international mechanism designed to elevate global epidemic prevention and management strategies. With a substantial allocation […]