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The recent week in Burkina Faso has been marked by a series of government initiatives, institutional decisions, and major events affecting security, economy, culture, and sports. On the institutional level,…
Mali has successfully finalized the funding for the 225 kV North Bamako high-voltage loop (PBNB), a critical infrastructure project designed to bolster the capital’s power supply. With a total investment…
Côte d’Ivoire hosts student banker day and mentoring event to boost financial careers The second edition of the Student Banker Day (JEB) and the inaugural Mentoring Day, organized by the…
UN financial constraints undermine eastern DRC inquiry commission’s field capabilities The United Nations’ Independent Commission of Inquiry on human rights violations in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s eastern provinces is…
Libreville is grappling with a severe water shortage crisis, prompting authorities to declare a state of hydrological emergency across the capital and its surrounding areas. Residents have endured days without…
Tchad baccalaureate 2026: mixed reactions as 43% of students face setbacks The announcement of the 2026 baccalaureate results in Tchad has sparked a wave of contrasting emotions across N’Djamena and…
Cameroon and UNESCO champion multilingual education on mother tongue day The 27th edition of the International Mother Tongue Day, held on February 27, 2026, in Nanga Eboko, Cameroon, concluded with…
Algeria’s legislative elections held on July 2, 2026, marked a historic low in voter participation, with provisional figures showing a turnout of just 20.79%. This unprecedented drop underscores growing public…
The French Development Agency (AFD) remains Cameroun’s top bilateral partner, with an active portfolio exceeding 622.8 billion FCFA spread across 51 projects. Yet behind these impressive figures lies a striking…
Gabon is taking a decisive step toward industrial self-sufficiency with the launch of a cutting-edge rebar manufacturing plant. On July 1st, Industry and Local Transformation Minister Lubin Ntoutoume inaugurated the…
Nadia Calviño praises Morocco’s bridge role between Africa and Europe during BEI visit European Investment Bank president met with Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita and Economy Minister Nadia Fettah. New…
Top-level security collaboration ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup The Deputy Director of the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Christopher Raia, made an official visit this week…