Chad’s transport transformation: 66 years on, a new era for mobility
Tchad Chad’s transport transformation: 66 years on, a new era for mobility Sixty-six years after gaining independence, Chad faces a critical challenge: developing its interurban transport network to boost the economy and ensure safe citizen mobility. Partager Sixty-six years following its independence, Chad finds itself at a crossroads. Despite its immense territory and strategic position […]
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Sénégal: key updates from friday, august 14 2026
Sénégal: key updates from friday, august 14 2026 Key developments shaping Sénégal today include leadership changes at the Port autonome de Dakar, pending weather alerts in southern regions, and decisions impacting both sports and transportation. These stories are driving headlines as the nation moves through friday’s events. Former Port director Waly Diouf Bodiang exits office […]
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Mali telecom prices lag far behind Senegal’s affordable data plans
Telecom pricing in Mali has sparked growing frustration among users and regional digital sector observers. For the same expenditure, a subscriber in Bamako receives only a fraction of the data volume available to counterparts in Dakar, highlighting stark disparities in mobile data costs across the West African Economic and Monetary Union (UEMOA). Independent analyses reveal […]
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Cameroon cuts EU import tariffs by 70% under APE deal
Cameroon has slashed import duties on European goods by 70%, as confirmed by a communiqué from Finance Minister Louis Paul Motazé. This bold move aligns with the Economic Partnership Agreement (APE) involving Cameroon, the European Union, and the United Kingdom. The reduction targets a critical third category of products, deemed vital for public revenue due […]
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Can Cameroon return to its federal structure?
The notion of reintroducing a federal system in Cameroon has resurfaced as a potential solution to the persistent tensions plaguing the nation’s English-speaking regions. This debate gained momentum during a national dialogue initiated by President Paul Biya in 2019, which sought to resolve the crisis that has divided the country for years. However, the absence […]
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Ivory coast secures cashew supply for local processors with groundbreaking funding deal
Government and industry players join forces to boost local cashew processing The Groupement des transformateurs de cajou ivoiriens (GTCI), representing national processors handling 100,000 tons of raw cashew nuts annually, has applauded a landmark financing agreement signed on June 11, 2026. The deal was struck between the Banque nationale d’investissement (BNI), the Conseil du Coton […]
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West Africa sets course for pharmaceutical independence at Lomé summit
Lomé, August 13, 2026 — The West African region stands at a pivotal juncture: either continue importing medicines in bulk or build a homegrown pharmaceutical industry. This stark reality brought together medical and academic leaders across the subregion on August 12 at the Agora Senghor in Lomé, laying the groundwork for a sweeping overhaul of […]
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Akliouche’s stunning PSG debut under Luis Enrique’s guidance
Just days after completing his transfer, Maghnes Akliouche found himself thrust into the spotlight in a manner neither he nor many expected. The French international, fresh from signing with Paris Saint-Germain, made a bold statement by starting in the club’s Super Cup triumph over Aston Villa, a match that also marked his competitive debut in […]
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Lyon faces high-risk champions league playoff against fenerbahçe
ol’s champions league playoff clash with fenerbahçe deemed high-risk Anticipated electrifying atmosphere as Lyon prepares to host Fenerbahçe. The UEFA Champions League playoff rematch between Olympique Lyonnais and Fenerbahçe on August 26 has been classified as high-risk. A total of 2,220 Turkish supporters are expected at Groupama Stadium, with no tickets available for purchase at […]
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Gabon voices outrage over attacks targeting the president’s mother
Gabonese politician and women’s rights advocate Daisy Léance Akinikoussou has sharply condemned escalating verbal attacks against the mother of President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema. In a forceful statement titled “Time to say enough is enough”, the deputy representing the Plateaux region drew a clear line between legitimate political criticism and unacceptable assaults on personal dignity. […]
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Tchad: president of Borkou provincial council arrested in N’Djamena over defamation case
Ahmat Bedei Toullomi, the head of the Borkou Provincial Council, was taken into custody Thursday late afternoon in N’Djamena and escorted to the General Coordination of the Judicial Police, local security sources confirmed. Arrest following public defamation complaint The arrest occurred at the premises of Hotel La Résidence just before 5:00 PM. It follows a […]
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Burkina Faso motorcyclists complete 3,000km regional tour promoting road safety
After a grueling 10-day journey, a dedicated team of Motards du Faso returned to Ouagadougou on August 11, 2026, successfully completing their Grand Tour Régional 2026. The expedition covered nearly 3,000 kilometers across five West African nations: Burkina Faso, Ghana, Togo, Benin, and Nigeria. While the ride itself was a testament to endurance and skill, […]
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