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Once overshadowed by Africa’s major tourist hotspots, Benin is now emerging as a rising star in West African travel. Over the past decade, the government has channelled nearly €2 billion into upgrading cultural attractions, historical sites, and hospitality infrastructure. The results speak volumes: the country is experiencing a surge in regional visitors, with Nigeria‘s massive […]
The Bénin passport has surged to the forefront of African travel freedom, embodying a bold strategy of openness and technological advancement. In recent years, this West African travel document has climbed the ranks in continental mobility assessments, earning a reputation as one of the most powerful passports on the continent for intra-African movement. How the […]
Algerian prime minister visits Niger to inaugurate Kafra South-East 1 drilling project The Algerian Prime Minister, Mr. Sifi Ghrieb, arrived in Agadez, Niger, on Thursday, entrusted with a high-level mission by Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune. His visit centers on the official launch of the Kafra South-East 1 exploration well drilling operations, a joint venture between […]
historic drilling project launches in Niger’s Kafra basin With the official groundbreaking ceremony for the Kafra South-East 1 exploratory well, Algeria and Niger have marked a pivotal moment in their strategic energy partnership. The event, held in northern Niger, underscores a deepening collaboration between the two nations in the hydrocarbon sector. Strategic energy initiative kicks […]
The fate of Celta Vigo’s season opener hangs in the balance as LaLiga inspects Balaídos pitch for fungal growth The highly anticipated opening match of the 2026-2027 LaLiga season between Celta Vigo and Osasuna, scheduled for Sunday evening at Estadio de Balaídos, now faces uncertainty. Club officials have formally requested a postponement after inspectors detected […]
Pitch contamination forces postponement of Celta Vigo vs Osasuna A scheduled fixture between Celta Vigo and Osasuna, set for Sunday’s opening day of LaLiga, has been officially postponed after an inspection revealed severe fungal contamination on the Balaídos pitch. New kick-off time confirmed for August 27 The Spanish top-flight’s governing body has already announced the […]
Mbankomo workshop explores fiscal solutions to curb tobacco use Mbankomo, July 2026 – For three days, policymakers, health officials, economists, and civil society leaders gathered not to discuss hospital construction or drug procurement, but to examine tax structures. Behind spreadsheets and fiscal simulations lay a shared objective: how to leverage tobacco taxation to save lives […]
can Mali and Algeria mend their strained diplomatic ties After a year marked by sharp tensions, Bamako and Algiers have taken decisive steps to restore relations between Mali and Algeria. The rift began in April 2025 when Algerian forces intercepted and destroyed a Malian drone, alleging it had violated Algerian airspace. The Malian government firmly […]
Moroccan authorities have vowed to implement all necessary measures to address the recent surge in migration flows toward Ceuta, a Spanish enclave on the North African coast. The announcement comes as hundreds of individuals arrived in Ceuta this week, prompting urgent discussions between Rabat and Madrid. Officials from the Moroccan Ministry of Interior emphasized their […]
Politics US ambassador nomination for Gabon signals diplomatic shift under Trump By Editor-in-Chief August 13, 2026 116 views No comments Libreville, Thursday, August 13, 2026 — The nomination of Keith Heffern as the next United States Ambassador to Gabon marks a pivotal moment in Washington’s diplomatic realignment across Africa under President Donald Trump. The White […]
Abidjan, August 12, 2026 – Adama Coulibaly, Côte d’Ivoire’s Minister of Economy, Finance and Budget, officially inaugurated and handed over the keys to the new headquarters of the Intergovernmental Action Group against Money Laundering in West Africa (GIABA) in Abidjan’s Deux-Plateaux district on Wednesday, August 12, 2026. The new facility, a state-of-the-art, fully operational space, […]
Morocco maintains stance on Ceuta despite Spanish tensions A former Spanish ambassador to Morocco has warned that Rabat will not abandon its territorial claims over the Spanish enclaves of Ceuta and Melilla, which have recently become the center of a political storm in Spain and Europe. The remarks come after at least 72,000 migrants crossed […]