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The issue of national debt is once again at the forefront of the economic agenda in Dakar. A group of specialists, including economists and public sector officials, recently convened to …
Senegal looks beyond the IMF to manage national debt Read More
The sun beat down on Kampala as dignitaries exchanged handshakes and shared smiles, yet beneath the ceremonial glow lay the weight of Africa’s most pressing challenges. On May 12, 2026, …
Togo Uganda diplomatic ties strengthen at museveni inauguration Read More
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Mali insurgent offensive sparks political negotiation talks Read More
The 2024 summer transfer window at Paris Saint-Germain kicked off with an unexpected signing: Matvey Safonov. The Russian goalkeeper, acquired for €20 million from Krasnodar, has already begun making his …
Psg explores russian transfer market after safonov success Read More
The National Bureau of Land Freight of Chad (BNFT) has joined forces with freight authorities in Cameroon and the Central African Republic to launch a landmark digitalization pact for Central …
Central Africa’s trade corridors to go digital by 2030 Read More
ID4Africa 2026: Côte d’Ivoire leads Africa’s digital identity revolution From 12 to 15 May 2026, the bustling city of Abidjan will play host to the 7th annual ID4Africa General Assembly …
ID4Africa 2026: Abidjan hosts key digital identity summit in Côte d’Ivoire Read More
Bénin’s industrial leaders pitch opportunities at Kenya summit The Director-General of SIPI-BENIN S.A, Létondji Beheton, and the CEO of CDC Bénin, Maryse Lokossou, presented the country’s industrial and financial blueprint …
Bénin showcases industrial growth at Africa Forward event in Kenya Read MoreThe coordinated assaults by the Jama’a Nusrat ul-Islam wa al-Muslimin (JNIM) and the Front de libération de l’Azawad (FLA) on April 25, 2026, represent a pivotal strategic shift since 2012. …
Mali’s intensifying security crisis: jihadist-rebel alliance tests the junta and russian strategy Read More
The government of Bénin, in a strategic collaboration with the United States, has introduced a significant upgrade to its border management infrastructure. The crucial Hillacondji border crossing is now equipped …
Bénin strengthens border security with new US-backed tech at Hillacondji Read More
The 26th of April 2026 will be etched in Mali’s history as a day of deep humiliation. What was meant to be a symbol of Bamako’s restored authority—Kidal—slipped from government …
Mali’s Kidal crisis: Russia’s Africa Corps abandons allies in desperate retreat Read More
The relationship between Senegal and Botswana is poised to enter a dynamic new phase. Following a significant diplomatic exchange, Presidents Bassirou Diomaye Faye and Duma Boko have affirmed their commitment …
Senegal and Botswana aim to deepen economic cooperation Read More
Following the withdrawal of French forces from Operation Barkhane and the conclusion of the United Nations peacekeeping mission (MINUSMA), Mali has executed a profound strategic reorientation towards Moscow. This partnership …
Mali’s pivot to Russia: an illusory path to stability Read More