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Chad Virtual meeting for US citizens in Chad The US Embassy in N’Djamena will host an online gathering on May 20 to address safety concerns and consular services for American expatriates in Chad. Alwihda Info May 13, 2026 Share The US Embassy in N’Djamena is set to hold a virtual meeting on Wednesday, May 20, […]
While the Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko was hosting a high-profile conference in Dakar on “exploring alternatives to solutions proposed by Bretton Woods institutions,” featuring academics and self-styled ‘outsider economists,’ the office of President Bassirou Diomaye Faye clarified from Nairobi this week that the head of state is directly overseeing negotiations with the International Monetary […]
The double-edged sword of family planning in the Sahel’s war zones While the capital Niamey highlights the strides women are making in development, a different narrative is unfolding in the embattled regions of Tillabéri. Programs promoting contraception, such as the Reach Married Adolescent initiative, are celebrated as transformative social tools. Yet, in areas gripped by […]
The debt burden facing Senegal has once again thrust the nation into the spotlight of economic discussions. In the capital, Dakar, policymakers, economists, and financial experts are actively exploring innovative financing solutions that extend beyond traditional reliance on the International Monetary Fund (IMF), especially amid tightening budget constraints and urgent calls for economic revival. President […]
Beneath the Kampala sun, the formal greetings and warm handshakes masked deeper concerns about Africa’s pressing challenges. On the morning of May 12, 2026, the President of the Togolese Council arrived in Uganda as a distinguished guest. Invited to witness Yoweri Museveni’s inauguration following his reelection in January, Faure Gnassingbé was there not just to […]
Three nations in Central Africa have joined forces to revolutionize regional trade through a landmark digitalization agreement. The Bureau national de fret terrestre du Tchad (BNFT), alongside counterparts from Cameroun and the Central African Republic, formalized a commitment to digitize key trade corridors by 2030. a strategic move to modernize logistics This pact aims to […]
The bustling city of Abidjan is set to host a groundbreaking event from May 12 to 15, 2026, as the Parc des Expositions de Port-Bouët becomes the epicenter of Africa’s digital transformation. The 7th Annual ID4Africa General Assembly will convene under the banner « Digital identity: from public digital infrastructures to digital public ecosystems », […]
The Chief Executive Officer of SIPI-BENIN S.A, Létondji Beheton, and the Managing Director of CDC Bénin, Maryse Lokossou, took the stage at Africa Forward | Inspire & Connect to unveil Benin’s industrial and financial blueprint for global investors. The event, backed by key French and African institutions, provided a platform to highlight investment prospects in […]
Bénin, in collaboration with the United States, has introduced a significant technological upgrade at its borders. The Hillacondji border crossing now features the advanced Migration Information and Data Analysis System (MIDAS), designed to enhance security and streamline the movement of people. Substantial investment enhances national sovereignty This infrastructure rollout is a component of the US […]
April 26, 2026, marks a somber date for Mali. On this day, Kidal, a city Bamako had come to view as a symbol of its re-established authority, tragically reverted to rebel control. Yet, beyond the military setback, it was the unexpected conduct of the Russian Africa Corps (formerly Wagner Group personnel) that proved truly astonishing. […]
A new chapter is unfolding in the relationship between Senegal and Botswana. Through a high-level diplomatic exchange, Presidents Bassirou Diomaye Faye and Duma Boko have affirmed their shared commitment to cultivating deeper economic collaboration between Dakar and Gaborone. Both leaders, who ascended to power within months of each other following significant political transitions, share a […]
Chad’s gcap: what lies ahead after eight executives receive condemnation? Significant developments in Chad have sparked widespread public inquiry into the future of the GCAP. Following the recent judicial condemnation of eight of its prominent executives, crucial questions are emerging regarding the organization’s stability, leadership, and overall direction.