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In response to soaring cement prices and reported shortages across multiple regions, the Nigerien government has taken decisive administrative action. On July 13, 2026, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry…
Following the landmark success of an initial wave of repatriations, Bénin is embarking on another pivotal phase. By officially establishing a National Scientific Committee on July 14, 2026, Cotonou is…
As the shadow of terrorism looms over the fragile borderlands of West Africa, Benin and Burkina Faso have taken a decisive step forward. The long-awaited military cooperation between the two…
A brief but significant return for Macky Sall to Dakar is set to mark an unparalleled political moment since the transfer of power in April 2024. The former Senegalese head…
In a high-stakes diplomatic engagement, Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé, Togo’s Council of Ministers President and African Union mediator for the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) conflict, met with Floribert Anzuluni, DRC’s…
Diplomatic talks in Lomé address eastern DRC security crisis Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé meets with Floribert Anzuluni in Lomé Diplomatic negotiations July 15, 2026 Togolese Prime Minister and African Union mediator…
Le 14 juillet 2026, l’OMS a révélé que l’épidémie d’Ebola en RDC pourrait être deux à quatre fois plus importante que les 1 926 cas officiels annoncés par Kinshasa. Une…
End of Moroccan scholarships for Burkinabè students reflects military regime’s hostility toward education The abrupt cancellation of scholarships for Burkinabè students pursuing higher education in Morocco marks a new low…
Joint anti-terrorism push by Bénin and Burkina Faso forces at koualou border In response to the escalating terrorist threat jeopardizing sub-regional stability, the Béninois Armed Forces and the Burkinabè army…
France vs Spain: referee controversy sparks post-match debate The French national team’s World Cup journey came to an abrupt end on Tuesday as they suffered a 0-2 defeat to Spain…
The Senegalese political and diplomatic landscape anticipates a significant event this Friday, July 17, 2026. Former President Macky Sall revealed on Tuesday, July 14, through his social media platforms, that…
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has emerged as a linchpin in the global supply chain for critical minerals. With vast deposits of cobalt, copper, lithium, coltan, and rare…