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Burkina Faso is rolling out an ambitious urban greening initiative to combat scorching temperatures and relentless dust storms in its cities. The national landscaping program aims to create 80 green…
The military leadership in Niger has announced the suspension of ten international media outlets, citing concerns that their coverage could threaten public order. This decision comes just days before the…
The Côte d’Ivoire is steadily advancing its ambition to become a leading continental hub for space technology, recognizing its potential as a catalyst for economic growth and strategic autonomy. By…
The first-ever Africa Space Expo (ASPEX), a groundbreaking continental event focused on space economy and satellite technologies, will take place in Abidjan from September 24 to 26, 2026, at the…
Le traitement chinois du tarif douanier zéro « arrive à point nommé » pour les pays africains en quête d’équité commerciale, selon un expert nigérien à la Chambre de commerce…
Ecobank Côte d’Ivoire is no longer just a financial institution—it’s positioning itself as a key partner in driving the nation’s economic progress. During a recent press briefing, the bank’s leadership…
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is sounding an urgent alarm regarding the alarming escalation of the humanitarian crisis in Mali. Ongoing insecurity is severely obstructing communication routes, pushing millions of…
With fewer than six months remaining until the first-ever Olympic event on African soil, Dakar is under intense pressure to deliver a flawless 2026 Youth Olympic Games. The city’s preparations…
Dakar 2026: the Senegal youth olympics under the spotlight The upcoming youth olympics in Dakar face global attention as the first olympic event ever hosted in Africa. With international stakeholders…
Togo is currently navigating an unparalleled juncture in its political narrative. While the administration of Faure Gnassingbé has finalized its institutional transformation towards a Fifth Parliamentary Republic, a palpable weariness…
Addressing the diplomatic corps in his nation, the Malian Foreign Minister, Abdoulaye Diop, firmly responded to a faction of local politicians advocating for dialogue with jihadist groups controlling parts of…
The political trajectory of Togo is indelibly marked by a pivotal year, 2005, which continues to reverberate in the collective consciousness and foster national division. While some interpret this period…