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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.
Senegal approaches the Nairobi 2026 gathering with a distinct objective: to transform an official visit into a catalyst for economic growth. Spearheaded by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, Dakar has assembled a high-caliber delegation, dubbed a “Dream Team” by local media, comprising key figures from the executive and economic administration. This engagement in Kenya is designed […]
The National Financial Information Processing Unit (CENTIF) in Senegal has released its 2025 activity report, an annual assessment detailing the country’s efforts in combating money laundering and the financing of terrorism. This document, made public under the leadership of its president, Cheikh Mouhamadou Bamba Siby, firmly establishes financial vigilance as a cornerstone of national sovereignty. […]
In a striking display of national unity, crowds gathered to honor the armed forces as soldiers, gendarmes, and police marched in formation. Behind them, students proudly carried banners bearing their school names, while local dignitaries watched from the front rows. Leading the procession was Affoh Atcha-Dédji, governor of the Savanes region and former Minister of […]
Togolese President Faure Gnassingbé paid an official visit to Kampala, Uganda, on May 12, 2026, to attend the swearing-in ceremony of Yoweri Museveni, who was re-elected in the January 15 general election. The Ugandan leader began his new term in office under the theme “Securing progress and advancing toward upper-middle-income status.” High-profile dignitaries from across […]
Berd expands investments in Senegal with diomaye faye meeting The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (BERD) has outlined ambitious plans to deepen its footprint in Senegal following a high-level meeting with President Bassirou Diomaye Faye. Key initiatives, including a major desalination plant for Greater Dakar and expanded renewable energy projects, signal a new chapter […]
The sovereign credit rating assigned to Chad by S&P on March 16—maintaining the country at «B-» with a stable outlook—effectively validates the strategy behind the «Tchad Connexion 2030» National Development Plan. This decision underscores the agency’s confidence in the country’s economic momentum, driven by robust growth, moderate debt levels, and sustained support from international partners, […]
Togolese President Faure Gnassingbé has been actively engaged in intensive diplomatic consultations across Central and East Africa, focusing on critical issues of regional cooperation and fostering peace within the Great Lakes region. The Togolese leader participated in the inauguration ceremony of Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni, who was re-elected to lead his nation, held on Tuesday, […]