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In Baku, Minister Aboubakar Nacanabo finalized a significant financing agreement with the International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC). This accord will channel critical funds into Burkina Faso’s economy, addressing urgent …
Burkina Faso faces economic reality behind self-sufficiency slogans Read More
International Chad and France strengthen defense ties at Eurosatory security forum High-level discussions in Paris focus on regional security challenges and enhanced aerial defense capabilities between N’Djamena and Paris. Editorial …
Chad and France deepen military ties at eurosatory defense talks Read More
The tarmac of Cotonou International Airport bore witness to a pivotal moment in West African diplomacy this past Friday, as a high-level Nigerien delegation touched down under full protocol, signaling …
Bénin and Niger edge closer to resolving critical border dispute Read More
Under the guise of breaking free from colonial legacies and diversifying partnerships, Burkina Faso’s transitional government has adopted a strategy that raises a pressing concern: is the country truly reclaiming …
Burkina Faso’s gold under Russian flag: a sovereignty in question Read More
Following his appointment in March 2024 and the formal presentation of his credentials to Tunisia’s President Kaïs Saïed on November 6, 2025, Gabon’s Ambassador to Tunisia, Pierre Ntsiet Ngolo, has …
Gabon’s ambassador in Tunisia outlines key diplomatic priorities Read More
The violent incident that unfolded in Niamey on 18 June 2026 has sent shockwaves across West Africa. As negotiations for the reopening of borders between Bénin and Niger reached a …
Niger: Lomé’s shadow looms over Niamey airport attack Read More
DRC church warns constitutional changes risk national crisis The National Episcopal Conference of Congo has issued a stern warning against attempts to amend the country’s constitution, calling such moves a …
DRC church warns constitutional changes risk national crisis Read MoreCôte d’Ivoire honore a geospatial trailblazer at prestigious awards ceremony Abidjan, 20 June — Dr Edouard Fonh-Gbéi, Director-General of Côte d’Ivoire’s National Committee for Remote Sensing and Geographic Information (CNTIG), …
Côte d’Ivoire: top award recognizes geodetic innovation leader Read More
While this summer’s transfer window remains open, Paris Saint-Germain has yet to finalize a single signing. Yet the capital club is actively scouting fresh talent, with one name standing out: …
Psg summer transfer update: competition for mateus fernandes intensifies Read More
The recent decision by Senegal’s Constitutional Council regarding Ousmane Sonko’s reintegration into the National Assembly has sparked intense debate within the country’s legal circles. This ruling, framed as a procedural …
Unexpected depths of Sonko’s reintegration ruling Read More
While some commuters praise the initiative as a forward-thinking solution, others voice concerns about potential safety risks and the suitability of existing infrastructure. «Given that traffic rules are already in …
Burkina Faso allows Mio scooters on bike lanes: opinions divided Read More
The Ivory Coast has taken a major step forward in sustainable industrial innovation with the launch of Africa’s first commercial-scale biochar production facility in Attinguié, located within the PK 31 …
Ivory Coast unveils Africa’s first large-scale cashew shell biochar plant Read More