Benin’s president wadagni demands absolute alignment between policies and actions
The Head of State has set a decisive tone to conclude the week. The President of the Republic of Bénin, Romuald Wadagni, convened his first working session this Friday with his team of ministerial advisors. This institutional gathering served as a pivotal moment, emphasizing strategic recalibration and a clearly defined roadmap centered on efficiency and […]
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Niger tightens laws against LGBTQIA+ individuals with harsh new penalties
Niger formally criminalizes same-sex relations under revised penal code The Nigerien government has enacted sweeping legal reforms that introduce severe penalties for homosexuality and LGBTQIA+ activism, marking a significant departure from the country’s previous legal ambiguity on the issue. Signed into law in February by the military-led administration, the revised penal code imposes unprecedented prison […]
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Gabon’s land reform accelerates with over 20,800 property transfers in six months
The Gabonese government’s sweeping land reform initiative has reached a critical milestone, with the Ministry of Housing, Urban Planning, and Land Registry processing over 20,857 property transfer decisions in just half a year. A recent batch of 4,046 additional files submitted to the Land and Mortgage Registry pushes the total count to this unprecedented figure. […]
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Gabon’s 2026 defense budget hits 377.68 billion FCFA amid transition
Gabon’s defense budget for 2026 marks a significant milestone, reflecting the country’s commitment to strengthening its armed forces amid a period of political transition and shifting security dynamics in Central Africa. On June 11, the Minister of State for National Defense, Brigitte Onkanowa, unveiled a defense allocation of 377.68 billion FCFA as part of the […]
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Niger streamlines presidential and prime ministerial structures to curb state spending
In a sweeping initiative aimed at fiscal prudence, Nigerien authorities have approved the dissolution of multiple entities directly linked to the Office of the President and the Prime Minister’s Cabinet. The primary objective: to drastically curtail state expenditures and eliminate redundant administrative functions. A sweeping structural overhaul The government’s decision marks a bold reorganization within […]
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Niger strips activist of citizenship amid political tensions
The Nigerien transitional authorities have taken a bold and controversial step by revoking the citizenship of Dr. Mayra Djibrine, a prominent political figure and president of the Sahel Democrats Alliance (SDA), an organization headquartered in Brussels. This unprecedented decision has ignited fierce debates across Niamey, where citizens and civil society groups are sharply divided over […]
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Burkina Faso tackles cement price surge with strict new measures
The Burkina Faso Mobile Brigade for Economic Control and Fraud Prevention (BMCRF) has launched a decisive crackdown on the unrelenting and unjustified rise in cement prices sweeping the domestic market. This bold initiative aims to safeguard consumer interests and restore stability to the construction sector. The construction industry in Burkina Faso is currently navigating turbulent […]
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Escalating tensions in Bamako following JNIM video release
The capital of Mali, Bamako, is experiencing heightened anxiety following the release of a video by the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM) on the evening of June 11, 2026. The footage, disseminated by the Sahelian branch of Al-Qaeda, depicts intensified military and logistical preparations, accompanied by explicit threats of imminent operations […]
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Benin’s budget transparency rises to global francophone leader and second in africa
Over a decade, Bénin has undergone a remarkable transformation in financial governance. Recent findings from the Open Budget Survey place the nation at an unprecedented score of 79 out of 100, securing its position as Africa’s second-best performer—just behind South Africa—and the undisputed leader among francophone countries worldwide. This achievement underscores a decade-long commitment to […]
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Toko: strike threat looms over Lomé autonomous port amid stalled negotiations
The economic heartbeat of Togo is facing imminent disruption as the Port Autonome de Lomé (PAL) braces for potential paralysis. Workers represented by the PAL employees’ union have issued a formal strike notice spanning three consecutive days, scheduled from June 25 to 27, 2026. The action aims to escalate pressure over unresolved social demands that […]
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DRC senate begins second reading of referendum law proposal
The Senate of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has officially launched the second reading of a landmark bill that outlines the framework for organizing a national referendum. This legislative milestone comes just weeks after the National Assembly adopted the proposal with overwhelming support. During a plenary session on Wednesday, Senate President Sama Lukonde […]
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Gabon launches massive kobé deep-water port project to boost industrial growth
The Gabonese Republic is laying the groundwork for a post-oil industrial future with the inauguration of the Kobé-Kobé deep-water port. Spearheaded by President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, this ambitious initiative marks a turning point in the nation’s economic trajectory, aiming to reshape its growth model by 2030. Transforming Gabon into a regional logistics hub The […]
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