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The constitutional court’s endorsement of the referendum law has reignited fierce debates over whether the Constitution could be altered, prompting the opposition to vow renewed resistance. The coalition behind Article…
The West African Development Bank (BOAD) has taken a bold financial gamble by approving two loans totaling 60.6 billion West African CFA francs—roughly 105 million dollars—for Niger’s most vital sectors.…
In a decisive operation that has sent shockwaves through regional security circles, Beninese customs authorities have intercepted nearly half a ton of explosives originating from neighboring Togo. The bold seizure,…
Côte d’Ivoire has achieved remarkable strides in its digital economy, as revealed by the 2026 edition of the ICT Development Index (IDI) published by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). Over…
Initial optimism for a swift resolution to the border crisis between Niger and Bénin has waned, despite recent diplomatic efforts. Hopes had been buoyed by a visit from Béninese President…
On Tuesday, July 28, 2026, a pivotal moment unfolded at the Palais de la Marina as President Romuald Wadagni officially inaugurated the members of the Permanent Committee of the National…
Pétrole : Shell ouvre une nouvelle frontière en Méditerranée avec sa découverte au large de l’EgypteAlors que l’Égypte cherche à renforcer ses capacités énergétiques et à attirer davantage d’investissements dans…
Appels sur l’actualité Cameroun : où est le président Paul Biya? Publié le : 29/07/2026 – 10:55 Écouter – 03:25 Paul Biya n’est plus apparu publiquement depuis le 7 juin,…
On Tuesday, July 28, 2026, President Romuald Wadagni of Bénin welcomed Nigerian business magnate Aliko Dangote for a high-level discussion at the Palais de la Marina. This pivotal encounter centered…
NIAMEY, July 28, 2026 – A significant stride has been made in Niger’s public administration reform. During its first ordinary session of 2026, the Consultative Council for Refoundation (CCR) dedicated…
A Cameroon court has handed down a six-month prison sentence to a local man for allegedly insulting President Paul Biya in a Facebook post. The case has sparked debate about…
After more than eighteen months since a foundational agreement was signed in Paris, the Nigerian financial powerhouse, United Bank for Africa (UBA), is on the cusp of a significant achievement.…