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On 28 September 2026, Ibrahim Traoré officially opened Burkina Faso’s first national gold refinery in Ouagadougou, named RAFFINOR-BF. Presented by the authorities as a major breakthrough towards economic sovereignty, the…
When Decree No. 2022-743/PRN/PM was signed into law on 29 September 2022, it was hailed as a decisive turning point for public procurement in Niger. By introducing the competitive dialogue…
The moment of decisive action arrived at the United Nations headquarters in New York when Benin’s voice rang out. Foreign Minister Corinne Amori Brunet delivered the country’s national statement on…
Something shifted in Cotonou on 28 September 2026. The 16th ordinary plenary assembly of the Conference of International Non-Governmental Organisations (COING) of La Francophonie opened not as another ceremonial gathering,…
A decisive break: Ghana turns down US health funding over data concerns In a move that marks a turning point for health sovereignty in Africa, Ghana has refused a major…
Fifteen years ago, Kribi’s outskirts—once a distant fishing hamlet called Mboro—stood as a forgotten stretch of coastline where narrow dirt paths meandered between sparse homes. Today, this same stretch cradles…
The United Kingdom has dramatically tightened entry regulations for nine West African nations, including Senegal, placing them under the Airport Transit Visa (ATV) regime. According to updated directives from the…
Abidjan, September 2026 — What exactly are radio frequencies, and how does Ivory Coast manage this invisible but vital resource? Who decides how they’re allocated, and how do we prevent…
A moment of reckoning for Burkina Faso’s armored vehicle narrative Something shifted in Burkina Faso’s public conversation about its military capabilities. The moment Captain Ibrahim Traoré declared that nearly 300…
In a bold diplomatic move that signals a turning point in transatlantic migration policies, Ivory Coast has officially declined a proposal from the United States to receive deportees who are…
The implementation of the mutual recognition agreement for the Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) program marks a decisive turning point for Benin’s economy. This strategic shift opens a privileged channel for…
A turning point in the north: from promises to pressing realities Agadez. A decisive shift is underway in northern Niger, where a breakthrough in addressing water and electricity access remains…