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Omer Mbadi Jean-Claude Mimran Castel Compagnie sucrière sénégalaise Somdia Ownership shake-up at Cameroon’s leading sugar producer Cameroon’s Sosucam, the nation’s flagship sugar manufacturer, has entered a new chapter following a…
After covering nearly 3,000 km through five West African nations, the Motards du Faso wrapped up their 2026 Grand Tour Regional on August 11 in Ouagadougou. The 20-member delegation departed…
President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema officially unveiled the new annex building of the General Command of Prison Security in Libreville. The structure, named General Brigade Building Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema,…
Military logistics in the Sahel have entered a new phase. Reports confirm that Moscow is deploying a dedicated air transport fleet to ferry troops, equipment, and supplies to allied governments…
The Government Action Plan (PAG) for the 2026-2033 period is set to be finalized soon, with its unveiling scheduled for the political rentrée in September, according to official announcements. Strategic…
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is grappling with its most devastating Ebola outbreak to date, now spreading to a sixth province in the north and posing a growing threat…
West Africa’s monetary union faces uneven progress The Economic Community of West African States (CEDEAO) maintains its target of launching the Eco by 2027, yet regional economic realities reveal stark…
The Cameroonian Head of State, Paul Biya, departed Yaoundé on June 7, 2026, reportedly for what was described in the civil cabinet’s statement as a brief private stay. Instead of…
Benin’s bold tourism strategy is transforming the West African nation into a regional destination, drawing crowds from across the continent with a blend of cultural heritage and modern hospitality. Over…
The Beninese passport has surged to the top tiers of Africa’s travel freedom rankings, reflecting a bold diplomatic strategy and cutting-edge technological adoption. Over recent years, this travel document has…
Algeria’s Prime Minister supervises launch of key Niger drilling project The Prime Minister of Algeria, Sifi Ghrieb, arrived in Niger on a high-level visit Thursday, mandated by President Abdelmadjid Tebboune…
Algeria and Niger launch Kafra South oil exploration project Official drilling operations for the Kafra South-East 1 exploratory well have commenced in the Nigerien desert, marking a significant milestone in…