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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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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Gabon’s new prison security command building marks key reform milestone
The President of Gabon, Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, officially inaugurated the new annex building for the Chief Command of the Penitentiary Security on Thursday, August 13, 2026, in Libreville. This three-story structure, named the ‘General Brigade Building Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, Commander-in-Chief of the Republican Guard,’ features 38 offices and is designed to support the […]
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Bénin unveils 2026-2033 government action plan for new political term
Bénin unveils 2026-2033 government action plan for new political term The finalization of the Government Action Program (PAG) for the 2026-2033 seven-year term is nearing completion. The strategic roadmap is set to be unveiled during the political rentrée in September, marking a pivotal moment for the country’s future development trajectory. Strategic pillars shaping the 2026-2033 […]
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Benin leads eco convergence with strong macroeconomic performance
Bénin stands out in the West African integration race As the Economic Community of West African States (CEDEAO) advances toward launching the Eco by 2027, economic realities across the region reveal divergent readiness levels among member states. Amid this uneven landscape, Bénin distinguishes itself as one of the most prepared countries to participate in an […]
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Absence of Cameroon’s president sparks uncertainty in cemac
Cameroon’s President Paul Biya departed Yaoundé on June 7, 2026, under the guise of a brief private trip. What was initially expected to be a short absence has stretched into an unprecedented 66-day silence, leaving regional stakeholders and analysts on edge. The prolonged disappearance of the head of state has ignited speculation across the Central […]
Read MoreNiger prime minister oversees kafra south-east 1 drilling launch in Agadez
In a significant diplomatic and economic move, the Prime Minister of Algeria, Sifi Ghrieb, arrived in Agadez, Niger, on a mission entrusted by President Abdelmadjid Tebboune. His presence underscores Algeria’s commitment to deepening bilateral cooperation, particularly in the energy sector. The high-level visit culminated in a joint ceremony with Niger’s Prime Minister, Ali Mahaman Lamine […]
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Tobacco tax reforms could save thousands of lives in Cameroon
Mbankomo — Over three days, policymakers, health officials, economists, and civil society representatives gathered not to discuss hospital construction or drug procurement, but to debate a single question: How can tax policy reduce tobacco use and strengthen public health financing in Cameroon? Supported by the World Health Organization, the July 2026 workshop in Mbankomo brought […]
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New giaba headquarters inaugurated in Abidjan to fight financial crime
Modern facility reinforces West Africa’s fight against money laundering Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire – A milestone in regional financial security was achieved today as Adama Coulibaly, Minister of Economy, Finance and Budget, officially opened the new headquarters of the Intergovernmental Action Group against Money Laundering in West Africa (GIABA) in the Two-Plateaux district. The handover ceremony […]
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New anti-money laundering hub opens in Abidjan to boost west african financial security
Ivory Coast hosts a landmark financial crime fighting centre On Wednesday 12 August 2026, Adama Coulibaly, Ivory Coast’s Minister of Economy, Finance and Budget, led the ribbon-cutting ceremony in Cocody to mark the handover of new facilities to the Intergovernmental Action Group against Money Laundering in Africa (GIABA). The move fulfils commitments under the Host […]
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Mali’s military claims under scrutiny: unverified war statistics spark debate
The Malian Armed Forces’ public relations arm, the Directorate of Information and Public Relations of the Armed Forces (DIRPA), recently released a striking set of figures that has left observers questioning its credibility. In a high-profile announcement, Colonel-Major Bakary Bocar Maïga declared that between June and July, 1,850 terrorists had been ‘neutralized’, alongside the destruction […]
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