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The new Médine market in Bamako isn’t just a shopping destination—it’s a full-service hub where bicycles, agricultural tools, and household essentials come to life. Among the bustling stalls, Adama Konaté stands out, not only selling imported bikes from France, the United States, England, Canada, and China but also repairing and assembling them on-site. Beyond bikes: […]
In Bamako’s Médine market, vendors like Adama Konaté are not just selling imported bicycles, but also repairing and assembling new ones. The market has become a hub for various goods, including agricultural equipment that can be hard to find elsewhere. Konaté’s neighbor, Drissa Traoré, is an artisan who offers diverse products to his clients, such […]
Chad’s president concludes UAE visit, returns to N’Djamena The President of Chad, Marshal Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno, has returned to N’Djamena following an official visit to the United Arab Emirates. His arrival in the capital was marked by a formal reception at the airport. High-level meetings in Abu Dhabi During his official trip, the Chadian […]
The President of Chad, His Excellency Marshal Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno, returned to N’Djamena late yesterday evening following an official visit to the United Arab Emirates. Strategic discussions in Abu Dhabi During his stay, the Chadian leader held two key meetings with His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab […]
Chad’s President, Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno, landed in N’Djamena late yesterday following an official visit to the United Arab Emirates. During his stay in Abu Dhabi, the Chadian leader held two high-level meetings with His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE. The first discussion took place inside the Presidential Palace, […]
The President of Chad, His Excellency Marshal Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno, returned to N’Djamena late last evening following an official visit to the United Arab Emirates. During his stay in the Gulf nation, the Chadian Head of State held two high-level meetings with the UAE President, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The […]
Tchad Tchad – réunion de Sécurité : Mahamat Idriss Deby mobilise les forces Le Président tchadien Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno a dirigé une réunion de sécurité pour renforcer les mesures face aux menaces, après une mission à Abu Dhabi. Alwihda Info 09 juil. 2026 — 1 min de lecture Partager Le Président de la République, […]
Strengthening Sahel-Russia ties in Niamey security talks Niamey, the heart of Niger, became the diplomatic stage this July 8th as the second round of high-level talks between the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) foreign ministers and Russia’s top diplomat, Sergey Lavrov, unfolded in the capital’s chambers. Joining Lavrov were Niger’s Bakary Yaou Sangaré, Mali’s Abdoulaye […]
Niger hosts key diplomatic talks between AES and Russia Niamey became the focal point of regional diplomacy on July 8 as the second round of ministerial consultations between the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) and Russia convened in the Nigerien capital. The high-level meeting brought together foreign affairs ministers from Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso, […]
The second day of the National Development Plan (PND) Consultative Group for 2026-2030 kicked off in Abidjan on July 9, 2026, at the Sofitel Hôtel Ivoire, under the leadership of Prime Minister Robert Beugré Mambé. The session gathered over 700 investors from allied nations, aiming to unlock private capital critical for the nation’s economic transformation. […]
The second day of the National Development Plan (PND) 2026-2030 Consultative Group kicked off in Abidjan, bringing together over 700 investors at the Sofitel Hôtel Ivoire under the leadership of Prime Minister Robert Beugré Mambé. The high-profile gathering served as a platform to rally private investment crucial for driving economic growth and job creation in […]
The second day of the National Development Plan (PND) 2026-2030 Consultative Group kicked off in Abidjan on July 9, 2026, at the Sofitel Hôtel Ivoire, with Prime Minister Robert Beugré Mambé leading the charge to rally private investors behind the country’s ambitious economic roadmap. Under the banner of ‘Investment, Enterprise, and Value Creation,’ the Prime […]