Orange Bank Africa, a fully digital bank headquartered in Abidjan, has forged two landmark partnerships this week with Côte d’Ivoire’s Société de Garantie des Crédits aux Petites et Moyennes Entreprises (SGPME), an institution established by the Ivorian government to bolster financing for small and medium-sized enterprises. These agreements will unlockContinue Reading
In a significant development in Cameroon’s capital, Yaoundé, authorities have apprehended a man who has long identified himself as the eldest son of President Paul Biya. The arrest of Georges-Gilbert Baongla, who has publicly positioned himself as the president’s heir for years, follows an extensive manhunt initiated for alleged crimesContinue Reading
In the vast expanse of northern Mali, where the echoes of conflict rarely cease, a new wave of violence has left the international community stunned. Reports emerging from the region paint a grim picture: soldiers from the Malian Armed Forces (FAMa) captured during ambushes have allegedly been subjected to tortureContinue Reading
Niger’s human rights crisis deepens under military rule As Niger approaches the third anniversary of the July 26, 2023 coup, a leading international watchdog has issued a stark warning about the escalating erosion of human rights in the country. According to Human Rights Watch, the military-led administration under General AbdourahamaneContinue Reading
The administration under former President Donald Trump is exploring the possibility of a U.S. military intervention targeting the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM), an Al-Qaeda-affiliated faction operating in Mali and designated as a terrorist organization by Washington since 2018. Divisions within the U.S. government over aContinue Reading
Why Niamey’s vegetable prices are spiraling out of control In Niamey, the heart of Niger’s capital, households are grappling with a harsh economic reality: the cost of essential vegetables has skyrocketed, pushing many families into deeper food insecurity. Tomatoes and cabbage, staples in local diets, now come with price tagsContinue Reading
Posted today at 12:11 PM Reading time: 3 minutes. File generated on Read in the app Summarize Omer Mbadi Cameroun correspondent Banque mondiale African Development Bank By Abdoulaye Mounkaila — ReporterContinue Reading
After weeks of intense negotiations, AS Monaco and Newcastle United have finalized a landmark deal for the transfer of Aladji Bamba, valuing the young French-Guinean midfielder at over €40 million, including performance-based bonuses. The 20-year-old talent, born in Blois, France, to Guinean parents, has received clearance to travel to EnglandContinue Reading
In a dramatic political twist, former Bénin president Thomas Boni Yayi has announced his decision to join the newly established Senate, set to be inaugurated in Porto-Novo on July 30, 2026. This move comes despite his vocal opposition to the Senate’s creation during the 2025 constitutional reforms. The former headContinue Reading
In a landmark move, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially recognized the joint bid by Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger to host the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) in 2032. Though a symbolic first step, the trio now faces the challenge of proving their readiness in terms ofContinue Reading
A high-level meeting in Niamey has set the stage for deeper bilateral security ties between Niger and South Africa. Niamey — In a significant step toward strengthening regional stability, Niger’s Minister of State for Interior, Public Security, and Territorial Administration received a high-powered delegation from Pretoria on Tuesday. The visit,Continue Reading
The African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM), Africa’s premier governance assessment framework established by the African Union, has commended Côte d’Ivoire for its strides in political stability, economic transformation, and institutional reforms. “Côte d’Ivoire’s remarkable efforts in consolidating political stability, driving economic growth, and implementing institutional reforms have set a solidContinue Reading