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Niamey is poised to become the pivotal gathering point for Nigeriens residing abroad on July 28 and 29, 2026. This significant event marks the second edition of the Nigerien Diaspora…
The transition at the helm of the Primature in the aftermath of Ousmane Sonko’s exit has ushered in a wave of strategic realignments within Senegal’s administrative machinery. Effective from May…
Sénégal has witnessed a significant shift in its administrative landscape with the recent restructuring of the Primature, following the appointment of Al Aminou Lô as Prime Minister in mid-2026. This…
Mali jihadist surge forces evacuation of Kouakourou village Local correspondent Saturday, July 25, 2026 On July 18, 2026, the Jnim jihadist group launched a coordinated assault on the military camp…
In Cameroon, opposition forces are rallying behind a critical call to uphold the electoral calendar. Joshua Osih, leader of the Social Democratic Front (SDF), has urged all opposition parties to…
Traoré Amidou officially assumed his role as the new director general of Côte d’Ivoire Énergies (CI-ENERGIES) on Friday, July 24, 2026, during a handover ceremony led by Yves Konan, the…
Inside the PDCI party turmoil: legal storm brewing around Tidjane Thiam Alain Aka Côte d’Ivoire Correspondent Tidjane Thiam Parti Démocratique de Côte d’Ivoire (PDCI) The Democratic Party of Côte d’Ivoire…
The government of Bénin has intensified its stance against employers failing to comply with the Salaire Minimum Interprofessionnel Garanti (SMIG), which is legally set at 52,000 FCFA. Despite this regulation,…
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has delivered a stark warning: Niger’s border closures have cost the state over 117 billion West African CFA francs in lost customs revenue. This financial…
While Russian military operations in the Alliance of Sahel States face significant setbacks, Moscow is strategically reorienting a portion of its focus towards the Gulf of Guinea. By welcoming vessels…
The notion of a miraculous solution through alignment with Moscow has unequivocally dissipated in Mali. While the Malian transitional government continues to espouse rhetoric of self-reliance and antagonism towards Western…
Cameroon in crisis: prolonged absence of president raises governance concerns The prolonged absence of President Paul Biya has reignited debates about constitutional governance and leadership continuity in Cameroon. During a…