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Appels sur l’actualité Democratic Republic of Congo: political tensions resurface as dialogue deadline passes After a brief interlude of relative calm, the political climate in the Democratic Republic of Congo…
In a significant economic announcement impacting its agricultural sector, Côte d’Ivoire has officially established the farm-gate price for shea kernels at 250 FCFA per kilogram. This strategic decision aims to…
LOMÉ, 17 August 2026 — Sustainable public service delivery by local government bodies hinges on adequate and well-managed financial resources. This critical challenge brought together municipal leaders from Golfe 2,…
An unsettling scene has emerged near Ouagadougou, where over forty Burkinabè journalists recently completed a so-called ‘patriotism training’ program. While framed as civic engagement, this initiative masks a deeper agenda:…
Over forty Burkinabe journalists, representing both public and private media outlets, have recently completed a week-long military training exercise. The ruling junta in Burkina Faso describes this initiative as a…
Burkinabe journalists undergo mandatory military training Forty-four journalists from Burkina Faso have recently completed a six-day military training program described as a « patriotic immersion » exercise. Organized by the…
Senegal fuel prices surge after government adjustment In May, Ousmane Sonko cautioned lawmakers about inevitable fuel price hikes. His warning has now materialized. Motorists across Senegal are feeling the pinch…
Gabon’s manganese production dipped to 9.1 million tons, spotlighting the nation’s logistical vulnerabilities. Persistent railway breakdowns and bottlenecks along the Transgabonais route to Owendo port disrupted operations for much of…
Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo and Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema upon arrival at Libreville airport © DR The President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo, was welcomed…
Starting Saturday, August 15, 2026, drivers in Senegal will see a sharp increase in fuel prices, with super gasoline climbing to 990 F CFA per liter and diesel to 755…
The President of Gabon, Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, welcomed Sidi Ould Tah, President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), in Libreville to discuss strengthening the partnership between the pan-African institution…
New fuel price adjustments have taken effect in Senegal as of August 15, 2026, following a government directive. The increase impacts both super petrol and diesel, two essential commodities whose…