In Côte d’Ivoire, the cashew harvest season is in full swing, yet producers in the Bounkani region are facing significant challenges. The Cotton and Cashew Council expects this year’s output to reach just over 1.3 million tonnes—a figure consistent with recent trends—but still a drop of 200,000 tonnes compared to the previous season. The decline is particularly pronounced in the Bounkani area, located in the country’s north-east, where erratic rainfall patterns have disrupted farming cycles.
Once the Soviet Union’s military cornerstone in Europe, the Russian territory of Kaliningrad now finds itself hemmed in by an unprecedented tightening of controls imposed by its NATO neighbors. Between escalating logistical restrictions and fortified borders, the enclave is slipping into a state of growing isolation, reshaping the strategic landscape of the Baltic region. The […]
The Pastef party has reaffirmed its unwavering support for Ousmane Sonko, who secured a resounding victory as party leader during Saturday’s congress. Just two weeks after being sidelined from the Prime Minister’s office by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, the former head of government—now President of the National Assembly—has further solidified his role as a prominent […]
The Beninese Customs Administration has achieved a significant milestone in its fight against cross-border fraud. On Sunday, July 12, 2026, a major operation at the southwest border led to the interception of a large shipment of illegally imported devices. Operatives from the Hillacondji Customs Brigade, under the command of Captain Fortuné Allagbé, successfully halted the […]
