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At the helm of a high-powered government delegation, Niger’s Prime Minister Ali Mahamane Lamine Zeine arrived in Tripoli on Monday, June 15, 2026, for an official visit aimed at deepening…
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…
Leaders of Gabon’s Centre des Libéraux Réformateurs (CLR) gathered in Libreville this weekend to officially kickstart the party’s revitalization ahead of next year’s highly anticipated congress. Founded by Jean-Boniface Assélé,…
On Monday, June 15, 2026, during a joint session of Parliament at the Léon Mba Palace in Libreville, President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema officially announced Gabon’s bid to host the…
energy sector Gabon utilities Oligui Nguema SEEG restructuring Gabon’s transitional leadership has initiated a sweeping transformation of the Société d’Énergie et d’Eau du Gabon (SEEG), the nation’s primary provider of…
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…
In a landmark move for higher education in Togo, the SIGMA Scientific Group and France’s École Supérieure des Agricultures (ESA) have forged a strategic academic alliance. The partnership was formally…
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,…
During a recent interview, Ousmane Sonko, leader of Senegal’s Pastef party and current Speaker of the National Assembly, addressed speculation about his potential run in the 2029 presidential election. His…
A recent controversy has erupted, shaking the foundations of what many assumed was a solid alliance. At the heart of the debate lies a leaked letter from Juan Branco, essayist…
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).…