motards du Faso complete 3 000 km cross-border ride to promote road safety After ten days of relentless travel, a team of twenty motorcyclists from the Motards du Faso concluded their ambitious Grand Tour Régional 2026 in Ouagadougou on August 11. Their journey spanned roughly 3,000 kilometers, weaving through BurkinaContinue Reading
President Oligui Nguema unveils modernized command hub for Gabon’s prison system President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema officially inaugurated the new annex building of the Command in Chief of the Penitentiary Security in Libreville. The General Brigade Building Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, a three-story structure with 38 offices, marks a significantContinue Reading
Matteo Maillard Africa news today African society news Africa politics English Russian military logistics Africa Corps operations Sahel security challenges Russia’s air bridge: how Africa Corps connects Moscow to the Sahel In recent months, military observers have noted a surge in air traffic between Russia and the Sahel, raising questionsContinue Reading
Bénin unveils PAG 2026-2033 strategic roadmap ahead of september The finalization of the Government Action Plan (PAG) for the 2026-2033 seven-year term is nearing completion, with an official presentation scheduled for the political rentrée in September. The upcoming PAG 2026-2033 is designed to build upon existing reforms while introducing freshContinue Reading
Ebola outbreak spreads to sixth province in Democratic Republic of Congo AFP Thu, 13 Aug 2026 at 4:18 PM UTC Set Yahoo as your preferred source for our articles on Google. The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has now reached a sixth province in the northContinue Reading
The Economic Community of West African States (CEDEAO) remains committed to launching the Eco by 2027, despite the economic disparities across the region. While many member states face challenges in meeting the convergence criteria, Benin has emerged as a frontrunner in the race toward monetary integration. Economic integration faces regionalContinue Reading
Cameroon’s president, Paul Biya, departed from Yaoundé on June 7, 2026, under the guise of a brief private visit according to the official statement from the civil cabinet. Yet, what was meant to be a fleeting absence has stretched into an unprecedented 66-day gap, leaving the nation—and the broader CentralContinue Reading
The Beninese tourism sector is flourishing, driven by bold investments in culture, heritage, and hospitality. With nearly €2 billion injected into the sector over the past decade, the country is transforming into a hotspot for travelers from West Africa, particularly Nigeria’s bustling economic hub. From overlooked destination to regional magnetContinue Reading
The Beninese passport has rapidly climbed the ranks of African travel freedom, emerging as a symbol of the country’s forward-thinking diplomacy and technological innovation. With a bold commitment to open borders and regional integration, Benin has positioned itself at the forefront of intra-African mobility, earning widespread recognition for its progressiveContinue Reading
Prime minister of Algeria arrives in Niger to launch Kaffa south-east 1 drilling project The Prime Minister of Algeria, Sifi Ghrieb, arrived in Niger today on a working visit at the request of President Abdelmadjid Tebboune. His mission: to oversee the official launch of the Kaffa South-East 1 exploration wellContinue Reading
Algeria and Niger launch oil exploration in Kafra South Algeria and Niger have officially launched drilling operations for the Kafra South-East 1 exploratory well, marking a significant milestone in their strategic energy partnership. The ceremony, held in the Kafra oil field in northern Niger, underscores the deepening ties between AlgiersContinue Reading
The curtain-raiser of Celta Vigo’s 2026-27 La Liga campaign, scheduled against Osasuna at Balaídos, now hangs in the balance after a sudden outbreak of fungal growth on the stadium’s playing surface. Inspectors from Spain’s top tier will conduct an urgent on-site assessment within 24 hours to determine whether the fixtureContinue Reading