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Following the landmark success of an initial wave of repatriations, Bénin is embarking on another pivotal phase. By officially establishing a National Scientific Committee on July 14, 2026, Cotonou is…
As the shadow of terrorism looms over the fragile borderlands of West Africa, Benin and Burkina Faso have taken a decisive step forward. The long-awaited military cooperation between the two…
End of Moroccan scholarships for Burkinabè students reflects military regime’s hostility toward education The abrupt cancellation of scholarships for Burkinabè students pursuing higher education in Morocco marks a new low…
Gabon’s government has officially inaugurated budget conferences in Libreville this week, marking a critical phase in drafting the 2027 Finance Bill (PLF). The move aligns with the national budget preparation…
Joint anti-terrorism push by Bénin and Burkina Faso forces at koualou border In response to the escalating terrorist threat jeopardizing sub-regional stability, the Béninois Armed Forces and the Burkinabè army…
In one of his first major diplomatic moves as Prime Minister, Sébastien Lecornu has embarked on a carefully planned trip to two key allies: the State of Qatar and the…
France vs Spain: referee controversy sparks post-match debate The French national team’s World Cup journey came to an abrupt end on Tuesday as they suffered a 0-2 defeat to Spain…
The Senegalese political and diplomatic landscape anticipates a significant event this Friday, July 17, 2026. Former President Macky Sall revealed on Tuesday, July 14, through his social media platforms, that…
During a joint portfolio review held in Yaoundé on July 14, 2026, the Cameroonian government and the African Development Bank (BAD) identified a critical financial risk: 292 billion CFA francs…
Breaking News economy: un warns drc on ‘the very real cost of inaction’ in resource-linked conflicts security: Togo president faure gnassingbé and drc envoy discuss eastern drc security challenges and…
Cameroon Takes Bold Steps to Curb Illegal Gold Trade The government has convened a high-level meeting to tackle the rampant issue of gold trafficking, which has cost the nation billions…
After over a year of escalating tensions, Mali and Algeria have taken a decisive step toward reconciliation by restoring full diplomatic relations. The announcement, made last week, came as a…