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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]