Aldiouma Sow of Pastef defends President Faye’s dialogue, refutes Cap Manuel ‘secret pact’ claims
In a comprehensive statement released on his official Facebook page, Aldiouma Sow, a prominent member of Pastef les Patriotes’ National Political Bureau (BPN), has come forward to advocate for party executives who accepted President Bassirou Diomaye Faye’s invitation. This defense emerges as the growing estrangement between the head of state and his former Prime Minister, […]
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E-commerce : comment le Maroc veut devenir une plateforme africaine
E-commerce : comment le Maroc veut devenir une plateforme africaine El Mehdi El AzharyPublié le 03/06/2026 à 16:20 Temps de lecture : favoris Les revenus du commerce électronique en Afrique dépasseront 46 MM$ en 2025 © DR A A A A A × Le Maroc veut donner un nouvel élan à son commerce électronique. Le […]
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Key drivers behind revived trade ties between Benin, Nigeria, Niger and Burkina Faso
Restoring regional stability through economic and security cooperation Recent high-level diplomatic engagements led by Benin’s President Romuald Wadagni in Abuja, Niamey, and Ouagadougou signal a concerted effort to revitalize cross-border relations in West Africa. This renewed push is driven by pressing economic imperatives and shared security concerns, re-establishing direct diplomatic channels that have been crucial […]
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Côte d’Ivoire’s cocoa export boom faces el niño and input cost challenges
Côte d’Ivoire’s promising start to its cocoa export season, with an impressive 1 million tonnes already secured through contracts for the 2026-27 harvest, could be significantly hampered by the impending El Niño weather phenomenon. Expected to manifest in July, this climatic event is a major concern for professionals across the cocoa sector and agricultural commodity […]
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Benin and Niger advance toward border reopening and strengthened ties
An unprecedented step toward economic and diplomatic rapprochement in West Africa is taking shape. Within just 24 hours of a pivotal working visit by Benin’s President, Romuald Wadagni, to Niamey on June 2, tangible progress has been made regarding the reopening of Niger’s border with Benin. A joint Benin-Niger committee has been formally tasked with […]
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Algerian premier meets Niger’s president to boost energy and security ties
Algeria’s Prime Minister, Sifi Ghrieb, paid an official visit to Niamey on Wednesday, where he was received by Niger’s Head of State, General Abdourahamane Tiani. During the meeting, Ghrieb conveyed warm greetings from Algeria’s President, Abdelmadjid Tebboune, emphasizing Algeria’s unwavering commitment to strengthening fraternal bonds and deepening solidarity and cooperation ties with Niger. landmark electricity […]
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Bénin and Niger leaders commit to border reopening
A significant step towards regional reconciliation has been taken as key figures from Bénin and Niger, Romuald Wadagni and Abdourahamane Tiani, publicly committed to reopening the vital border between their nations. This pivotal agreement emerged following a high-level meeting held in Niamey on June 2, 2026. During the visit, Romuald Wadagni, Bénin’s representative, received a […]
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Paul Biya reshuffles Cameroon’s top judicial body after six years
Cameroon is poised for a judicial revival as President Paul Biya appoints fourteen new members to the Supreme Council of the Judiciary, an institution that has been dormant for nearly six years. This long-awaited move promises to unblock a stalled justice system and reignite the careers of hundreds of trained magistrates awaiting integration. The newly […]
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Cameroon’s Chad pipeline transit fees surge to 12.2 billion fcfa
Cameroon has seen its transit fee revenue from Chadian oil, transported through the crucial Chad-Cameroon pipeline, climb to 12.2 billion FCFA during the initial four months of 2026. Data released by the Pipeline Steering and Monitoring Committee (CPSP) indicates a substantial year-on-year increase of 1.2 billion FCFA, marking an 11% rise compared to the same […]
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Benin Niger leaders deepen ties on security and trade
International Bénin and Niger leaders strengthen bilateral ties in Niamey The presidents of Bénin and Niger reaffirmed their commitment to deepen cooperation, focusing on security and economic growth during a bilateral meeting in Niamey. Editorial Team June 3, 2026 — 2 minute read Share On June 2, 2026, Romuald Wadagni, President of the Republic of […]
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Algeria delivers 40 MW power plant to Niger in diplomatic milestone
During an official visit to Niger this Wednesday, Algerian Prime Minister Sami Grieb and his Nigerien counterpart Ali Mahaman Lamine Zeine jointly inaugurated a 40-megawatt power plant gifted by Algeria. The milestone visit marked the second high-level Algerian delegation to Niamey within months, underscoring the deepening energy and diplomatic ties between the two nations. The […]
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Diplomatic visit strengthens Burkina Faso and Benin ties
On June 2, 2026, Benin’s President Romuald Wadagni paid an official visit to Ouagadougou, where he was warmly received by Burkina Faso’s transitional leader, Captain Ibrahim Traoré. The two-day engagement underscored a shared commitment to deepen historical ties and explore fresh avenues for cooperation between their nations. Bilateral relations take center stage in high-level talks […]
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