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The Director-General of Chad’s downstream petroleum regulatory authority, Hassan Adoum Younousmi, met with Algeria’s Minister of State for Hydrocarbons, Mohamed Arkab, in Algiers on June 16. The meeting took place…
Russia’s Africa Corps has altered its military approach in Mali, redeploying its forces away from the volatile northern regions to prioritize the protection of Bamako and the country’s ruling junta.…
The Beninese healthcare system has entered a new era. In critical medical situations, financial barriers are now secondary to the imperative of saving lives. Health authorities have implemented an immediate…
The political landscape in Togo has grown increasingly volatile following recent declarations attributed to groups identified as loyalist militias or paramilitary elements. In audio recordings and social media posts, individuals…
The Republic of Niger has enacted a sweeping reform of its legal framework, introducing a landmark Criminal Code that significantly amplifies the penalties for economic crimes and embezzlement of public…
The RFI interview with Ousmane Sonko wasn’t a spontaneous moment—it was the result of meticulous planning. A senior advisor to Senegal’s Prime Minister has recently revealed fresh details about how…
a paradigm shift in agricultural policy In a move that has reverberated across West African agricultural circles, the government of Bénin has unveiled a groundbreaking incentive for the 2026-2027 cotton…
The Tillabéri region remains a hotspot for armed violence in Niger. On the morning of June 12, 2026, around 7:00 AM, the village of Goungo Koré, within the Ayorou commune,…
Lire dans l’app Damien Glez Political cartoonist and editorialist Mayra Abdourahamane Tiani
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has finalized a staff-level agreement with Nigerien authorities, paving the way for a disbursement of approximately 17.8 billion West African CFA francs (26.3 million USD).…
Northern Mali now stands at a critical juncture as the Front de Libération de l’Azawad (FLA) has significantly heightened its mobilization efforts. Since late May, when its defense chief first…
Diplomacy Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Turkey and Iran challenge Morocco’s African influence Massive mosque openings, religious leader training programs, and charitable initiatives — Morocco’s rivals in Africa are leveraging substantial financial…