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Le président de l'Assemblée nationale a exprimé sa profonde tristesse suite au décès de Serigne Abdou Bakhi Mbacké, un guide religieux respecté. Le président Ousmane Sonko a rendu hommage à ce personnage, soulignant ses qualités humaines et son accueil chaleureux lors de leurs rencontres. Le décès de Serigne Abdou Bakhi Mbacké suscite une vive émotion […]
The agenda of the head of state took on a strong political dimension yesterday. And for cause, following the special envoy of the President of the African Union Commission (UA) to the Gabon-Guinea Equatorial front, Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema also met with the special envoy of the UA to Madagascar, Mohamed Idrissa Farah, and the […]
The Senegalese Constitutional Council delivered a landmark ruling on July 9, 2026, striking down a sweeping constitutional amendment passed by the National Assembly late the previous month. The decision, triggered by an urgent presidential appeal, underscores critical procedural flaws in the law’s adoption while reinforcing the judiciary’s vital role in safeguarding constitutional order. Unprecedented presidential […]
In a striking shift of diplomatic tactics, Niamey has turned to an unconventional channel to re-engage with Paris: the corridors of the Grand Mosque of Paris. The recent meeting between Hamadou Saley, Niger’s chargé d’affaires in France, and Chems-eddine Hafiz, the mosque’s rector, has sent ripples through political circles, revealing a calculated move to bypass […]
From promises to peril: tracking the AES-Russia security pact The Alliance of Sahel States (AES)—comprising Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger—has doubled down on its exclusive military partnership with Russia, framing it as a bold step toward sovereignty and an end to reliance on Western powers. Yet beneath the rhetoric of liberation lies a grim reality: […]
The Beninese Armed Forces (FAB) executed a decisive operation in early July near the town of Kouandé, neutralizing six terrorists and seizing a substantial cache of weapons. As jihadist threats escalate along the country’s northern borders, this tactical triumph underscores Cotonou’s unwavering commitment to defending every inch of its territory. It also highlights the mounting […]
Abidjan, July 9, 2026 — The second day of the National Development Plan (PND) 2026-2030 Consultative Group, dedicated to investors, kicked off under the leadership of Prime Minister Robert Beugré Mambé at the Sofitel Hôtel Ivoire in Abidjan. The Prime Minister highlighted the significance of the event, stating, “This marks a pivotal step in our […]
Prime Minister Robert Beugré Mambé opens investor-focused session of Côte d’Ivoire’s 2026-2030 development plan Abidjan — The second day of the National Development Plan (PND) 2026-2030 Consultative Group, dedicated to private investors, kicked off in Abidjan today under the leadership of Prime Minister Robert Beugré Mambé. Held at the Sofitel Hôtel Ivoire, the session brought […]
Abidjan, July 9, 2026 – The second day of the National Development Plan (PND) 2026-2030 Consultative Group dedicated to investors kicked off today in Abidjan at the Sofitel Hôtel Ivoire, chaired by Prime Minister Robert Beugré Mambé. The Prime Minister highlighted the significance of this gathering as a pivotal step in mobilizing private investments essential […]
Investors convene in Abidjan to fuel Côte d’Ivoire’s growth ambitions Abidjan, July 9, 2026 — Prime Minister Robert Beugré Mambé led the second day of the National Development Plan (PND) 2026-2030 Consultative Group, this time dedicated exclusively to investors. The high-level meeting, held at the Sofitel Hôtel Ivoire, drew over 700 international investors from allied […]
Abidjan, July 9, 2026 — The second day of the National Development Plan (PND) 2026-2030 Consultative Group, dedicated to investors, kicked off today in Abidjan at the Sofitel Hôtel Ivoire, led by Prime Minister Robert Beugré Mambé. « This marks a pivotal stage in our consultative process, centered on investment, entrepreneurship, and value creation, » […]
Economie Libreville – Gabon’s business community has embarked on a fresh chapter. Following his recent election as the head of the Fédération des entreprises du Gabon (FEG), Alain-Claude Kouakoua officially inaugurated the executive bureau in Libreville. This new leadership team is tasked with steering the organization through its 2026-2029 mandate, signaling a renewed focus on […]