Awaou Baco connects with SMEs in Alibori and Borgou The Minister of Small and Medium Enterprises and Employment Promotion, Awaou Baco, spent two days in late July engaging directly with entrepreneurs, artisans, and local stakeholders in Benin’s Alibori and Borgou departments. The visit aimed to assess support programs for youth,Continue Reading
Bénin launches first national action plan for open governance Eighteen months after joining the Open Government Partnership (OGP), Bénin hosted a five-day national workshop in Cotonou from July 27 to 31, 2026. The event brought together public officials, civil society representatives, private sector actors, technical and financial partners, and mediaContinue Reading
african politics Oligui Nguema’s african tour: Gabon’s diplomatic shift toward economic transformation editorial team August 8, 2026 153 no comment Libreville, August 8, 2026 – From July 27 to August 7, 2026, President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema embarked on a landmark African tour. Upon returning to Libreville, the Gabonese leaderContinue Reading
Abidjan — The crowd erupted in thunderous applause as 150 figures clad in full tactical gear marched past the grandstand. Dressed in olive fatigues, face coverings and berets, their disciplined formation moved in perfect sync to the rhythmic beat of the legendary « Pas de Caméléon ». At the forefront,Continue Reading
Political response Burkina Faso fires back at Bola Tinubu over Sahel security remarks The Nigerian leader Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s assertion that insecurity in Nigeria is exacerbated by conditions in Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger has prompted a formal reaction from Ouagadougou. Burkina Faso’s foreign minister, Karamoko Jean Marie Traoré, summonedContinue Reading
Following a hiatus for the Grand Magal de Touba celebrations, Pastef President Ousmane Sonko has reignited his vigorous membership acquisition campaign. This initiative, initially launched with fanfare in Touba during the “48H Pastef” event, has since seen Sonko traverse numerous localities. The tour previously mobilized significant crowds in Bargny, Sébikotane,Continue Reading
Chad Chad: Adré’s solar plant lights the way to sustainable energy The inauguration of Adré’s new solar power station marks a turning point in Chad’s energy transition, reinforcing the government’s commitment to renewable energy solutions. The inauguration of Chad’s newest solar power station in Adré has set a new benchmarkContinue Reading
Mehdi Ba Bassirou Diomaye Faye Macky Sall Kiiraay – Les Patriotes républicains Decoding the debate over presidential term limits in Senegal The question of Senegal’s presidential term limits has resurfaced in public discourse, sparking debate and speculation. At the heart of the discussion is the legal framework governing the durationContinue Reading
Spanning over 5,200 square meters, the Mohammed VI Vocational Training Centre in Bamako stands as a cornerstone for Mali’s economic and social progress. This state-of-the-art facility is designed to bridge the gap between education and employment by offering specialized training programs tailored to the nation’s evolving job market needs. BuildingContinue Reading
Benin unveils 2026-2035 climate roadmap for resilient economy Cotonou witnessed a landmark event on August 4, 2026, as Benin officially presented its third Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC 3.0), a comprehensive climate action framework spanning 2026 to 2035. The strategy outlines ambitious plans to mobilize $14.5 billion over the next decade,Continue Reading
Bénin From August 4 to 6, 2026, key stakeholders from the expenditure chain and high-ranking officials of Bénin’s Ministry of Interior and Public Security convened in Cotonou. Their critical mission: to meticulously examine the progress of the Annual Work Plan (PTA) as of June 30. This essential mid-term review aimsContinue Reading
JUSTICE Migrants expelled from the US challenge Cameroon agreement in court Thirty-six African nationals, forcibly returned from the United States to Cameroon, have filed a lawsuit at the Yaoundé administrative tribunal. They are seeking to halt the arrangement that enabled their transfer and requesting legal protection to prevent another deportationContinue Reading