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The Béninese administration has initiated a direct offensive against the market for depigmenting products. Effective since May 5th, numerous creams, lotions, and other substances designed for skin lightening are officially …
Bénin’s public health initiative targets depigmenting substances Read More
Économie Agriculture : La Côte d’Ivoire et le Ghana réaffirment leur engagement pour un cacao durable President Alassane Ouattara of Côte d’Ivoire and his Ghanaian counterpart, President John Dramani Mahama, …
Côte d’ivoire and Ghana forge stronger alliance for sustainable cocoa Read More
POLITICAL COMMUNICATION: OUSMANE SONKO The semantic shift Since stepping down from the Prime Minister’s office, Ousmane Sonko has markedly refined his public statements. Adopting a more measured, nuanced, and …
Ousmane sonko’s evolving political narrative: from firebrand to statesman? Read More
The Russian Africa Corps is strategically repositioning its personnel, withdrawing fighters from Mali’s northern territories to bolster defenses around the capital and protect the ruling junta. This pivotal shift emphasizes …
Africa Corps modifies operational approach in Mali Read More
A significant shift is underway within Bénin’s healthcare framework. The financial obstacle has now been removed from the path of urgent medical intervention, prioritizing the preservation of human life. Health …
Bénin prioritizes life: emergency care now precedes payment Read More
While not his initial declaration on the matter, President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema has reiterated his commitment to transparency concerning Gabon’s critical utility services. He candidly acknowledged that achieving a …
Gabon’s essential services: oligui nguema confronts water and electricity challenges Read More
In an increasingly contentious political climate, recent pronouncements attributed to groups identified as loyalist militias or paramilitary elements have provoked significant apprehension among Togo’s civil society and opposition. Recordings and …
Togo’s political landscape: unconditional loyalist rhetoric sparks alarm Read More
Niger has implemented a significant legislative overhaul within its anti-corruption framework. The recently enacted Penal Code introduces an unprecedented intensification of sanctions targeting economic crimes and the misappropriation of public …
Niger’s new penal code: severe penalties for economic offenses Read More
To address the critical challenges of public revenue generation, Gabon’s Court of Accounts has launched a significant offensive. On June 10, 2026, in Libreville, the institution commenced a highly specialized …
Gabonese court of accounts strengthens oversight of extractive industries Read More
General Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema has officially enacted the restructuring of the Société d’énergie et d’eau du Gabon (SEEG). This pivotal decision impacts Gabon’s national energy and water utility, whose …
Oligui nguema formalizes seeg overhaul in Gabon Read More
Bamako, Mali The Malian government has formally adopted its Multi-Year Budget and Economic Programming Document (DPBEP) for the 2027-2029 period, setting an ambitious target for an average real economic growth …
Mali’s ambitious economic growth forecast for 2029 Read More
A significant policy adjustment in West Africa’s agricultural landscape has been announced. For the upcoming 2026-2027 cotton season, the Beninese government has committed to providing an exceptional bonus of 10 …
Benin’s strategic shift: conditional incentives for cotton sector productivity Read More