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Ivorian press review: evacuations, elections and football fever dominate headlines

Evacuations sweep Abidjan as political tensions rise Abidjan, June 8, 2026 — The capital’s landscape is being reshaped by sweeping demolition and evacuation operations that have become the week’s most contentious issue. The crackdown on informal settlements has sparked heated debate, with public figures and media outlets weighing in on the government’s approach. Mixed reactions […]

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Sonamines steps up oversight of gold miners in Cameroon

Cameroon’s national mining authority, Sonamines, is tightening its grip on gold operators across the country. Following a recent inspection sweep in the Adamaoua and East regions—key hubs for artisanal and semi-mechanized gold mining—Director General Serge Hervé Boyogueno delivered a blunt assessment of the sector’s shortcomings. Many operators are underperforming against production targets, while others face […]

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Hiv testing shortages in Morocco: why local producers get sidelined

Public health facilities across Morocco have faced alarming stockouts of HIV rapid tests for over a year, leaving patients without critical screening services. Meanwhile, local manufacturers stand ready with certified, domestically produced kits—available for immediate delivery upon order. This disconnect is not merely a logistical failure; it exposes a systemic flaw in the nation’s public […]

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Turkey’s arms deal with Niger: the hidden cost of deferred payments

During his official visit to Ankara, General Abdourahamane Tchiani disrupted conventional diplomatic norms by disclosing that Recep Tayyip Erdogan had authorized the delivery of military equipment to Niger prior to any financial settlement. While Niamey’s leadership presents this as a gesture of solidarity, the deviation from standard international arms trade protocols reveals the underlying mechanics […]