Despite the official establishment of the Guaranteed Interprofessional Minimum Wage (SMIG) at 52,000 FCFA in Benin, numerous businesses continue to underpay their employees. In response, the government is intensifying its stance, urging workers to report violations to the National Social Security Fund (CNSS) while warning employers of severe penalties forContinue Reading
Morocco and Mali flags © DR Morocco and Mali inaugurate joint vocational training centre in Bamako The Moroccan monarch, King Mohammed VI, has officially handed over the Mohammed VI Complex for Vocational Training in Bamako to Malian authorities. This state-of-the-art facility, covering 5,200 square meters, was built by the MohammedContinue Reading
Actualités • Défense / Sécurité • terrorisme Au Mali, Washington envisage des frappes contre le JNIM, sur fond d’échecs de l’Africa Corps Etienne Benoit Publié le 24/07/2026 Lecture : 3 min 0 FacebookXTelegramWhatsAppShare L’administration de Donald Trump étudie la possibilité de mener des frappes contre le Groupe de soutien àContinue Reading
Fans of European football are in for a thrilling showdown as Strasbourg prepares to lock horns with Galatasaray in the latest chapter of the 2026-2027 UEFA Champions League. The highly anticipated match, set for the fifth matchday of Group B, is scheduled to kick off on Tuesday, December 15, 2026,Continue Reading
The International Monetary Fund has exposed the staggering cost of Niger’s border closures—over 117 billion West African CFA francs in lost public revenue. As political tensions escalate across the Sahel, the economic fallout is no longer just a regional shockwave; it’s a crisis threatening the very foundations of public services.Continue Reading
A major shift unfolds in Benin’s political landscape. Former President Thomas Boni Yayi, who had fiercely opposed the creation of a second parliamentary chamber, now announces his intention to take up his seat as senator. His decision comes as a response to what he describes as a locked political environment,Continue Reading
In Chad, the recent sentencing of opposition leaders from the Groupe de Concertation des Acteurs Politiques (GCAP) is far more than a judicial ruling—it is a stark declaration of intent by a regime that equates dissent with criminality. Since the Conseil Militaire de Transition (CMT) seized power in April 2021,Continue Reading
Gabon has just marked a pivotal moment in its environmental stewardship by finalizing a groundbreaking biodiversity roadmap. Following intensive deliberations in Libreville, the national validation workshop for the National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (NBSAP) 2022-2030 reached its conclusion. This landmark document serves as the nation’s guiding compass, outlining ambitiousContinue Reading
Amid rising insecurity and terrorist threats plaguing multiple localities in Niger, stakeholders are rallying behind innovative peacebuilding initiatives to forge sustainable solutions. At the heart of this collective effort lies inclusive dialogue—a powerful tool for strengthening social cohesion and countering violent extremism. Recognized as a national priority, this approach transcendsContinue Reading
While Russian military operations in the Alliance of Sahel States face significant setbacks, Moscow is strategically reorienting part of its focus toward the Gulf of Guinea. By welcoming vessels from Russia’s ‘ghost fleet’ and fostering the Kremlin’s cultural and religious influence, the autocratic regime of Faure Gnassingbé is transforming TogoContinue Reading
The once-promised security solution through alignment with Moscow has faded in Mali. Despite the transitional government’s rhetoric of self-reliance and hostility toward Western partners, ground realities tell a starkly different story: the security crisis is deepening, and the strategy backed by Russian paramilitaries is rapidly failing. The Africa Corps: aContinue Reading
The eastern regions of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) remain trapped in a cycle of escalating violence, where civilians bear the brunt of repeated violations of international humanitarian law. Despite repeated pledges from authorities and international partners, the protection of non-combatants continues to erode in conflict zones acrossContinue Reading