Gabon to adopt high-tech excise stamps to curb fraud
The Gabonese government is on the verge of enhancing its anti-fraud measures by implementing cutting-edge high-tech excise stamps. This development was at the heart of a meeting held on June…
Beninese cabinet reshuffle demands strict alignment between policy and action
The newly elected President of Benin, Romuald Wadagni, convened his inaugural ministerial advisory council meeting this past Friday, signaling a decisive shift in governance priorities. The session, held in the…
Tchad’s political dialogue framework unveils reform roadmap
The Permanent Framework for Political Dialogue (CPDP) in Chad has stepped into the spotlight five months after its official launch. During a press briefing held on Saturday, June 13, 2026,…
Cameroon ramps up road paving with 488 km asphalted annually through 2025
Cameroon has maintained an annual average of 488 kilometers of asphalt-paved roads from 2020 through the end of 2025, according to official figures. This accelerated pace underscores the government’s commitment…
Niger tightens laws against homosexuality with harsh penalties
Niger has entered a new legal era with the formal criminalization of same-sex relations and LGBTQIA+ activism. The military-led government enacted sweeping changes to the Penal Code, introducing unprecedented penalties…
Gabon allocates 377.68 billion XAF to defense in 2026
The defense budget in Gabon has reached a historic high for 2026. During a presentation to the Finance, Budget, and Public Accounting Commission of the National Assembly on June 11,…
Niger streamlines government structures to cut state expenditures
The Nigerien authorities have taken decisive action to streamline public spending by abolishing multiple services attached to the Office of the President and the Prime Minister’s Cabinet. This bold initiative…
Morocco argentina boost bilateral ties with joint commission meeting
The Kingdom of Morocco and the Argentine Republic have strengthened their economic alliance and political alignment on key regional and global matters during the eighth session of their joint commission,…
Niger withdraws citizenship of opposition leader mayra djibrine
The Nigerien transitional authorities have issued an official decree stripping Dr. Mayra Djibrine, president of the Alliance des démocrates du Sahel (ADS), of her Nigerien nationality. The decision, taken in…
Burkina Faso tackles cement price surge with decisive measures
National authorities intensify crackdown on cement market manipulation The Mobile Brigade for Economic Control and Fraud Prevention (BMCRF) has launched a sweeping campaign to address the alarming and unjustified surge…
Escalation in Bamako after JNIM threat video
In a rapidly deteriorating security landscape, the dissemination of a new video by the Support Group for Islam and Muslims (JNIM) on the evening of June 11, 2026, has intensified…
Ivory coast strengthens ties with world bank and sea-invest for economic growth
In a strategic move to bolster Côte d’Ivoire’s economic trajectory, President Alassane Ouattara welcomed two key figures in Abidjan: Ousmane Diagana, Vice-President of the World Bank for West and Central…