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Breaking barriers: West African nations unite in Cotonou to enforce ECOWAS court decisions From June 17 to 19, 2026, Cotonou, Benin’s bustling economic hub, plays host to a pivotal gathering…
In a significant shift within Senegal’s political sphere, a prominent local leader has severed ties with the Pastef movement. Ibrahima Diam Sow, long-standing coordinator of Pastef in Podor and president…
In a decisive move to safeguard public health, the government of Bénin has implemented a sweeping ban on skin-lightening products across the nation. Effective since May 5, the prohibition targets…
A routine border check in northern Benin has led to a significant interception, underscoring the country’s ongoing efforts to curb irregular migration flows. On June 16, 2026, shortly after 8:30…
The Beninese healthcare system has entered a new era. In critical medical situations, financial barriers are now secondary to the imperative of saving lives. Health authorities have implemented an immediate…
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…