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La procureure adjointe de la Cour pénale internationale (CPI), Nazhat Shameem Khan, s’est rendue du 6 au 7 juillet dans les camps de réfugiés de l’Est du Tchad. Objectif : rencontrer directement les communautés darfouries déplacées par le conflit au Soudan, dans le cadre de l’enquête en cours de la CPI sur la situation au […]
Cameroun : CAMTEL et Amazon Web Services (AWS) explorent un partenariat stratégique dans le Cloud, l’IA et le Satellite Actu CAMTELActualitéCameroun 2 min.de lecture Par Digital Business Africa 8 juillet, 2026 FacebookXPinterestWhatsApp [DIGITAL Business Africa] – L’opérateur historique des télécommunications au Cameroun, CAMTEL, a reçu une délégation de haut niveau du géant américain Amazon Web […]
Morocco’s social and solidarity economy model highlighted at Dakar forum Mercredi 8 Juillet 2026 Dakar, Senegal – Morocco’s successful approach to the social and solidarity economy (ESS) took center stage on Tuesday in Dakar, during the opening of the second African Forum on Social and Solidarity Economy (FORA’ESS Dakar 2026). During a workshop titled “Citizen […]
State control over solidarity: a shift in Burkina Faso’s humanitarian landscape Burkina Faso has entered a new phase in its approach to charitable initiatives, as the Ministry of Solidarity and National Cohesion now requires formal authorization for all aid-related activities. This regulatory shift, introduced under the transitional government led by Captain Ibrahim Traoré, marks the […]
PolitiqueMali Que fait le Mali pour se prémunir des inondations ? Mahamadou Kane 08/07/20268 juillet 2026 Alors que la saison pluvieuse bat son plein, tous les regards sont tournés vers les dispositifs mis en place pour faire face á d’éventuelles nouvelles inondations et éviter que la catastrophe de 2024 ne se répète. https://p.dw.com/p/5Gjs4 Plus de […]
Economie Gabon’s new air security fee ignites a continental aviation debate Libreville, Wednesday, July 8, 2026 – Gabon has taken a decisive step where many other African nations remain hesitant. The authorities in Libreville have opted to levy a new charge of 30 US dollars, equivalent to 18,000 CFA francs, on international passengers transiting through […]
Lomé — The official announcements and business press are abuzz with a striking statistic: over 8,000 companies registered in Togo within just six months. After two years of decline, government communications tout this as an economic miracle, attributing the surge to digitalized procedures and reforms at the Centre de formalités des entreprises (CFE). Yet anyone […]
Politique Gabon : Une démocratie plus forte ou plus étroite ? By Redac chef 8 juillet 2026 150 No comment Libreville, Mercredi 8 Juillet 2026 (Infos Gabon) – À la faveur de la loi n°16/2025, les autorités ont engagé une vaste opération de restructuration du paysage partisan qui pourrait redessiner durablement les équilibres démocratiques du […]
Libreville, July 8, 2026 – A profound shift is underway from Libreville, signaling a new direction for African financial markets. Central African and West African nations have strategically aligned their financial regulatory bodies, addressing a critical question for the continent’s economic future. The challenge is clear: how to transform vast African savings into a powerful […]
From privileged collaborator to restricted figure: the case of Niger’s transitional prime minister In Niger’s current political landscape, where military authorities hold sway, the line between trusted advisor and potential threat can dissolve without warning. The recent developments surrounding Ali Mahamane Lamine Zeine, the country’s transitional prime minister, have reignited discussions about the precarious position […]
The year 2024 marked a watershed moment for Burkina Faso as it took control of the Boungou and Wahgnion gold mines, signaling a bold move toward reclaiming national strategic resources. Fast-forward to 2026, and Ouagadougou finds itself grappling with the harsh realities of reviving dormant industrial giants—where massive capital infusion is the only path forward. […]
Economy Endeavour Mining injects $17.1 billion into the Ivorian economy between 2021 and 2025 The company’s investment has had a significant impact on the country’s economic growth, with the government projecting a 7.2% increase in GDP by 2030. Investment highlights Endeavour Mining invested $17.1 billion in the Ivorian economy between 2021 and 2025. The investment […]