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Abidjan — July 31, 2026 — The nation’s headlines are dominated today by escalating judicial drama within the Ivorian Democratic Party (PDCI-RDA), alongside key economic developments such as a landmark …
Côte d’Ivoire: judicial shake-up at PDCI and fresh economic deals with Botswana dominate news Read More
The historic Palais des Gouverneurs in Porto-Novo has become the symbolic heart of a transformative shift in Benin’s political landscape. With the official inauguration of the Senate, the nation now …
Bénin adopts bicameral system with new senate in Porto-Novo Read More
The Cameroonian Treasury successfully mobilised 800.7 billion FCFA (approximately $1.4 billion) on the domestic market during the first half of 2026, according to the latest monthly public debt report from …
Cameroon’s treasury adjusts domestic borrowing amid regional constraints Read More
The Tchad-Cameroun pipeline has emerged as a structural revenue stream for Cameroon’s public finances. Between 2020 and 2025, the Central African nation’s Treasury collected 222.2 billion FCFA in transit fees …
Cameroun pipeline Tchad-Cameroun boosts revenue with 222 billion FCFA in transit fees Read More
Spain and Morocco agree on returning irregular migrants to Ceuta and Melilla The migration crisis in Ceuta has intensified cooperation between Spain and Morocco, with Brussels reaffirming Rabat’s role as …
Spain and Morocco agree on returning irregular migrants to ceuta and melilla Read More
Gabon makes a triumphant return to global financial markets The Gabonese government has successfully concluded a $920 million (526 billion FCFA) bond issuance on international financial markets, marking a significant …
Gabon secures $920m bond issuance to boost economic growth Read More
Lomé is boiling over the ECOWAS Court of Justice ruling on constitutional amendments, with the Togolese government clashing head-on with civil society groups. While authorities dismiss the verdict, the Association …
Togo faces backlash over constitutional changes amid ECOWAS court ruling Read More
President Bassirou Diomaye Faye urges Senegalese youth to excel for the nation ahead of Dakar 2026 With just over a year remaining until the Youth Olympic Games (YOG) Dakar 2026, …
President Bassirou Diomaye Faye urges Senegalese youth to excel for the nation ahead of Dakar 2026 Read More
National validation workshop drives Côte d’Ivoire’s future territorial development Under the leadership of Dr. Souleymane DiarraSSouba, Côte d’Ivoire’s Minister of Planning and Development, a pivotal national workshop convened in Abidjan …
Côte d’Ivoire unveils long-term territorial vision with SNAT CI-2045 Read More
Bénin is set to mark a historic moment in its diplomatic journey when it assumes the rotating presidency of the African Union’s Peace and Security Council (PSC) for the entire …
Benin takes over african union peace and security council in september Read More
The Malian public was presented this week with a striking contrast between official priorities and ground realities. State television broadcasted the unveiling of a brand-new Boeing 737 destined for the …
Mali’s new presidential jet sparks debate amid security crisis Read More
The Minister of Planning and Development, Dr. Souleymane DIARRASSOUBA, led a pivotal national workshop in Abidjan to validate the study for the National Land Use Scheme (SNAT CI-2045). The gathering …
Côte d’Ivoire adopts long-term national land use plan for sustainable growth Read More