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As Gabon’s oil production gradually declines, the nation is shifting its economic focus toward expanding its mining sector. This strategic pivot aims to bolster growth while diminishing reliance on hydrocarbon…
Bénin 2060 education roadmap prioritizes science and vocational training Cotonou — From August 5 to 7, 2026, the National Council for Education (CNE) will convene its third consultative assembly in…
In Togo, the erosion of informational freedom extends beyond official reports from NGOs or regulatory statements. It is now a lived reality on street corners, where the simple act of…
The Grand Tortue Ahmeyim (GTA) gas project, jointly operated by American firm Kosmos Energy across the maritime border of Senegal and Mauritania, is once again drawing significant attention. The Texas-based…
Thursday, August 6, 2026, ushers in a significant institutional shift for Bénin. Following the election of the very first executive bureau of the nation’s new upper parliamentary chamber, former President…
Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara has firmly reiterated his commitment to steering Côte d’Ivoire towards rapid advancement, urging all vibrant sectors of the nation to actively participate in forging what he…
The contentious matter involving the Senegalese Rural Electrification Agency (ASER) and the Spanish firm AEE Power has once again seized the spotlight in Dakar’s political discourse. Thierno Alassane Sall, who…
The board of directors of the Caisse des pensions et des prestations familiales des agents de l’État (CPPF) convened in Libreville on July 31 for its first ordinary session of…
Following a constitutional amendment passed in November 2025, Bénin has established its inaugural senate—a body designed to enhance political regulation and governance across the nation. The senate comprises 25 members…
The Bureau of Senegal’s National Assembly has made public an official decree convoking an extraordinary session, marking the opening of legislative work this coming Monday at 10:00 AM. The document,…
From Republic to Senate: Patrice Talon’s Strategic Transition The political landscape of Bénin has witnessed a significant shift this week as Patrice Talon, former President of the Republic, assumed the…
Former Bénin President Patrice Talon has been sworn in as the first-ever leader of the country’s newly established Senate, a landmark institution following years of legislative reform. Speaking before a…