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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 […]
Cameroon’s sugar giant Sosucam undergoes leadership transition The country’s leading sugar producer, Sosucam, has entered a new chapter following a major shift in ownership. After decades under the same management, the company is now under new strategic direction, marking a turning point for Cameroon’s agribusiness sector. What led to the change in Sosucam’s ownership? Several […]
The Motards du Faso returned to Ouagadougou on August 11, 2026, after completing a 3,000 km regional motorcycle tour that took them through Burkina Faso, Ghana, Togo, Benin, and Nigeria. Departing the capital on August 2, the twenty-strong group combined adventure with a mission: raising awareness about road safety and the vital importance of helmet […]
Gabon’s Head of State, Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, inaugurated a new annex building for the Chief Command of Penitentiary Security in Libreville on August 13, 2026. Named the ‘General Brigade Building Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, Commander-in-Chief of the Republican Guard,’ this three-story facility with 38 offices aims to support the modernization of the penitentiary administration. […]
Summarise Matteo Maillard Sahel correspondent Air transport Russia – Africa Data Africa Corps Vladimir Putin Wagner Alliance of Sahel States Since its emergence on the African stage, the Africa Corps has become a key player in Moscow’s strategy to expand its influence across the Sahel. Beyond its military role, this Russian-backed force now extends its […]
Bénin Benin’s next seven-year government action plan (2026-2033) set for September unveiling The final draft of Benin’s 2026-2033 Government Action Plan is nearing completion, with authorities confirming its official presentation during the political autumn session in September. Strategic pillars of the 2026-2033 action plan The upcoming seven-year roadmap is designed to build on existing reforms […]
Ebola outbreak spreads to sixth province in Democratic Republic of Congo AFP aug. 13, 2026 The Ebola epidemic in the Democratic Republic of Congo is intensifying rapidly and has now reached a sixth province in the northern part of the country, raising fears of further spread into neighboring South Sudan. This outbreak is on track […]
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) remains committed to launching the Eco by 2027, yet regional economic disparities suggest not all member states will progress at the same pace. In this evolving landscape, Bénin has emerged as one of the most promising candidates to participate in an initial phase of monetary integration. The […]
Cameroon’s President Paul Biya has been away from Yaoundé since June 7, 2026, initially described by the civil cabinet as a brief private stay. What was meant to be a fleeting absence has stretched into a 66-day gap, with no official updates on his whereabouts or health. The prolonged silence has left regional observers and […]