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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 […]
Marie DE VRIES, chercheuse à l’Institut FMES Les attaques coordonnées du JNIM et du FLA le 25 avril 2026 marquent une rupture stratégique depuis 2012. En frappant simultanément Bamako, Kati, Kidal, Gao et Sévaré, les deux groupes ont mis en évidence l’épuisement d’un modèle sécuritaire fondé sur l’appui de partenaires extérieurs. La reprise de Kidal […]
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 […]
Following the withdrawal of French forces from Operation Barkhane and the conclusion of the United Nations mission (MINUSMA), Mali embarked on a profound strategic reorientation towards Moscow. This partnership is now epitomized by the Africa Corps, a contingent directly affiliated with the Russian Ministry of Defense. However, after several years of its deployment, the security […]
Paris Saint-Germain to host Champions League final viewing at Parc des Princes Paris Saint-Germain has revealed plans to broadcast the upcoming Champions League final between the club and Arsenal FC live at the Parc des Princes on May 30. This initiative aims to deliver an unforgettable experience for fans unable to travel to Budapest for […]
In a significant move, authorities in Burkina Faso have announced the suspension of 811 associations due to the “non-renewal of their governing bodies” and the dissolution of an additional 118 organizations since mid-April. These actions, effective from May 12, 2026, are reportedly based on “existing legal provisions,” though further details have not been extensively clarified. […]
joint military operations force boko haram to flee lake Chad strongholds Actus. Fighters belonging to the jihadist group Boko Haram have reportedly abandoned several of their entrenched positions across Lake Chad. This withdrawal follows a series of intensive aerial bombardments and ground assaults, meticulously coordinated by forces from Chad, Nigeria, and Niger. Eyewitness accounts and […]
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.