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In a bold move to place Benin on the global culinary map, the « Les Nouveaux Chefs » initiative was unveiled in Cotonou on July 2, 2026. The project, spearheaded by Bénin Tourisme, EuroCham and […]
The Gabonese government has launched the Compagnie Nationale de Transport (CNT), a strategic merger between Trans’Urb and SOGATRA, marking a major overhaul of the country’s public transport system. Spearheaded by President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, […]
In Burkina Faso, the political landscape continues to evolve, with particular attention being paid to the inner workings of the most critical decision-making circles. The recent prolonged absence of Commandant Oumarou Yabré, who leads the […]
Libreville is grappling with an unprecedented water shortage, forcing authorities to declare an emergency as dry taps and long queues at distribution points become the norm. Residents describe the situation as dire, with water now […]
UN mission in eastern DRC ready to enforce ceasefire monitoring James Swan, UN Special Representative and MONUSCO chief Security Friday, 3 July 2026 – 09:52 In the face of ongoing hostilities between government forces and […]
N’Djamena — The release of the 2026 baccalaureate results has stirred mixed emotions across Chad. While some students celebrate their hard-earned success, others face the bitter disappointment of seeing their academic dreams deferred. For these […]
Cotonou cracks down on Vodjè drug den linked to rogue soldier A sweeping operation by the Republic Police this week dealt a severe blow to organized crime in Cotonou’s Vodjè district, dismantling a notorious urban […]
university of Yaoundé hosts global mother tongue day celebrations In a vibrant display of cultural unity, the University of Yaoundé served as the epicenter for the 2026 edition of International Mother Language Day, culminating a […]
Algeria election observers election results Algeria politics voter turnout Historic low turnout shakes Algeria’s legislative elections Algeria’s latest parliamentary elections recorded a provisional voter turnout of just 20.79%, marking one of the lowest participation rates […]
AFD funding in Cameroon: where do the 622.8 billion FCFA go? The French Development Agency (AFD) remains Cameroon’s top bilateral donor, with an active portfolio exceeding 622.8 billion FCFA spread across 51 projects. Yet, beneath […]
The Gabonese government is making a bold move to boost local steel production with the launch of a new rebar plant. On July 1st in Nkok, the Minister of Industry and Local Processing, Lubin Ntoutoume, […]
CPI verifies withdrawal notices from Sahel alliance nations The International Criminal Court (ICC) has officially confirmed the submission of withdrawal notifications by Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger—the three West African nations forming the Alliance of […]