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Bénin and World Bank launch decade-long plan for jobs and human capital A landmark partnership between Bénin and the World Bank Group (WBG) officially kicked off in Cotonou last Friday,…
Politics Gabon’s political courage recognized internationally By Editor-in-Chief July 20, 2026 119 No comment Libreville, July 20, 2026 — The 2026 Political Courage Prize awarded to Gabonese President Brice Clotaire…
Thiès is abuzz with anticipation as preparations intensify for Ousmane Sonko’s highly anticipated arrival this Sunday. Local leaders of his party, Pastef, are working tirelessly to orchestrate a memorable reception,…
Félix Tshisekedi cancels New York trip amid domestic priorities The President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Félix Tshisekedi, has decided not to travel to New York as previously…
In any functioning democracy, matters related to national defense are inherently sensitive. Military operations, intelligence activities, and strategic partnerships cannot be fully disclosed to the public. However, excessive secrecy—especially when…
Senegal’s National Assembly is gearing up for a pivotal legislative session, with a sharp focus on institutional reforms, accountability, and public transparency. At the heart of this agenda lies Ousmane…
The Burkina Faso of yesterday: stability overshadowed by later crises For decades, Burkina Faso was known not for its tragedies, but for its relative political stability. While critics argued that…
The Constitutional Court of Benin concluded a five-day seminar in Agoué on Friday, July 17, dedicated to evaluating the presidential election held on April 12, 2026. Comprehensive assessment of the…
Politics Cameroun parliament sessions: journalist questions national assembly effectiveness The current duration of parliamentary sessions in Cameroun has raised concerns from journalist Guibai Gatama, who questions whether the National Assembly…
Politics Cameroon’s parliament sessions: journalist challenges the Assembly’s effectiveness The limited duration of Cameroon’s parliamentary sessions has sparked concerns from journalist Guibai Gatama. He questions whether the National Assembly can…
A significant assault unfolded on Friday, July 17, 2026, in Niger’s Téra department, a critical area within the Tillabéri region known as the «three borders» zone. The Nigerien Ministry of…
Mankono recently hosted a significant political re-entry for the Rassemblement des Houphouëtistes pour la démocratie et la paix (RHDP) departmental secretariat, covering both the Mankono commune and sub-prefecture. Held on…