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Telecom pricing in Mali is sparking growing frustration among users and stakeholders in West Africa’s digital ecosystem. A subscriber in Bamako receives a fraction of the mobile data volume compared to a counterpart in Dakar when spending the same amount, revealing a price gap that exceeds fifteenfold between the two capitals. This disparity has intensified […]
Unresolved tensions fuel federalism discourse in Cameroon A decade-long conflict in Cameroon’s anglophone regions has reignited debates over the country’s political structure. The ongoing crisis, rooted in longstanding grievances from the 1961 reunification, continues to challenge national cohesion despite government initiatives aimed at reconciliation. The most recent attempt to address the escalating tensions came in […]
The Democratic Republic of the Congo faces deepening political and security pressures, with the AFC/M23 rebellion in the east and mounting concerns over governance in Kinshasa. Amid these challenges, a discreet diplomatic initiative is unfolding across the Congo River, centered in Brazzaville, where Republic of the Congo’s President Denis Sassou-Nguesso is quietly mediating behind the […]
Landmark financing deal strengthens Côte d’Ivoire’s cashew processing capacity The Groupement des transformateurs de cajou ivoiriens (GTCI), representing national processors handling 100,000 metric tons of raw cashew nuts annually, welcomed a groundbreaking financing agreement signed on June 11, 2026. This tripartite convention between the Banque nationale d’investissement (BNI), the Conseil du Coton et de l’Anacarde […]
Lomé, August 12, 2026 — The stark choice facing West Africa is clear: either continue importing pharmaceuticals at scale or build a self-sufficient health industry from the ground up. This decisive moment brought together medical professionals, academics, and researchers from across the subregion on August 12 at Lomé’s Agora Senghor, where they laid the groundwork […]
From Monaco to Paris: Akliouche’s rapid rise at PSG In a stunning turn of events, Maghnes Akliouche found himself thrust into the spotlight just days after completing his move from AS Monaco to Paris Saint-Germain. The young French midfielder, known for his technical brilliance and versatility, made a surprise start in the Supercup against Aston […]
Olympique Lyonnais braces for high-risk Champions League playoff against Fenerbahçe Football Champions League Anticipated lively atmosphere as Lyon prepares to host Fenerbahçe The second leg of the Champions League playoff between Lyon and Fenerbahçe on August 26 has been classified as high-risk. Authorities expect 2,220 Turkish supporters at Groupama Stadium, with no tickets sold at […]
In a bold stance against escalating political rhetoric, Deputy Daisy Léance Akinikoussou has forcefully condemned recent attacks targeting the mother of Gabonese President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema. The outspoken legislator from the Plateaux region issued a statement titled “Enough is enough!”, drawing a clear line between legitimate political criticism and attacks on personal dignity. For […]
At the close of the first Burkina Faso-Burundi Joint Cooperation Commission in Bujumbura, fourteen key agreements were signed to deepen collaboration across critical sectors, marking a new chapter in bilateral relations between the two nations. Key sectors covered by the agreements The newly signed instruments span a wide range of areas essential for sustainable development, […]
A high-ranking provincial official in Chad was taken into custody in the capital late Thursday following allegations of defamation lodged by two local figures. Ahmat Bedei Toullomi, president of the Borkou Provincial Council, was apprehended inside the premises of the La Résidence hotel just before 5:00 PM and transferred to the General Coordination of the […]
Mercato ferran torres set to join psg after world cup heroics Share Share WhatsApp LinkedIn Email Messenger The transfer saga surrounding Ferran Torres is nearing its conclusion. Paris Saint-Germain and FC Barcelona have reached a preliminary agreement for the Spain forward, who scored the decisive goal in the 2026 World Cup final. His absence from […]
eastern DRC faces dual crisis of ebola and food shortages Families in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) are trapped in a worsening humanitarian crisis, where the threat of Ebola and relentless armed violence converge to deepen food insecurity. Aid agencies have resumed critical food and seed distributions, reaching over 80,000 people despite severe […]