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In Baku, Minister Aboubakar Nacanabo formalized a significant financial agreement with the International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC). The deal, covering fuel, cereals, fertilizers, and SME support, injects much-needed capital…
The tarmac of Cotonou International Airport bore witness to a pivotal moment in West African diplomacy on Friday, June 19, 2026. As a Nigerian official delegation landed under full protocol…
Ouagadougou’s strategic pivot toward Moscow, framed as a break from colonial legacies and a quest for diversified alliances, is raising serious questions about Burkina Faso’s true path to independence. Since…
Diplomatic Tensions Emerge Following Airstrike in Niamey The June 18, 2026 assault on Niamey’s international airport has sent shockwaves through West Africa, disrupting delicate negotiations aimed at reopening the Benin-Niger…
The National Episcopal Conference of the Congo (CENCO) has issued a strong warning against proposed constitutional changes, describing them as a threat to the country’s democratic foundations. CENCO Secretary-General Mgr…
The recent authorization for Mio-style motorcycles to use bicycle lanes in Burkina Faso has ignited a wave of opinions across the country. While some commuters praise the move as a…
Brazil’s Seleção delivered a masterclass in attacking football as they dismantled Haiti 3-0 in their World Cup opener, proving that joga bonito (the beautiful game) remains at the heart of…
Dakar — A high-stakes legislative marathon is underway at the National Assembly as Senegal’s political landscape braces for pivotal decisions The Assembly’s Bureau convened today following the Conference of Presidents…
A coordinated assault on the heart of Niamey’s aviation hub has left the international airport in chaos. The strike unfolded on the night of June 18, 2026, striking a military…
Togo appoints Ekoué Djro Glokpor as BCEAO national director The Togolese government has officially installed Ekoué Djro Glokpor as the new National Director of the West African States Central Bank…
Economy Gabon braces for global transparency test amid un scrutiny By Editor-in-Chief June 19, 2026 56 No comment Libreville, June 19, 2026 – By the end of June, Libreville will…
The outgoing CAMES chair, Dr. Diaka Sidibé, hands over the baton to incoming president Pr. Charles Edgard Mombo on June 19 in Libreville Gabon assumes CAMES presidency for transformative 2026…