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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
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
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
The Gabonese government has rolled out its 2026-2035 energy roadmap at the African Energy Forum in Cape Town, positioning Libreville as a key player in the continent’s energy transition. Led …
Gabon unveils bold energy strategy at Cape Town forum to boost 2026 ambitions Read More
Libreville’s residents are battling scorching temperatures without relief as a critical digital failure cripples the city’s electricity payment system. Since dawn on June 15, customers of the Société d’Énergie et …
Libreville hit by debilitating digital blackout amid heatwave Read More
The latest details have emerged regarding the terrorist assault on the military section of Niamey’s Diori Hamani International Airport, which occurred on the evening of June 18, 2026. After hours …
Niger attack at Niamey airport: JNIM claims responsibility, officials point to France Read More
Togo appoints Ekoué Djro Glokpor as BCEAO national director Ekoué Djro Glokpor has officially assumed leadership of the Togo National Directorate of the West African States Central Bank (BCEAO). His …
Togo appoints Ekoué Djro Glokpor as BCEAO national director Read More
Benin 2026 budget boost: what the revised finance law changes In a landmark decision, Benin’s National Assembly has unanimously endorsed the 2026 revised finance law during a plenary session at …
Benin 2026 budget boost: what the revised finance law changes Read More
After months of uncertainty, the unexpected arrival of Longuè Longuè in Yaoundé has sparked intense public reactions. The journey that brought him back to Cameroon unfolded under extraordinary circumstances, captivating …
The dramatic return of longuè longuè to Yaoundé Read More
The Beninese National Assembly has approved the revised 2026 budget law, marking a critical step in aligning the country’s financial framework with its evolving governance priorities. The legislation passed unanimously …
Benin lawmakers pass revised 2026 budget bill Read More
The government of Bénin has extended its unwavering support to the people of Niger following a violent attack near the Diori-Hamani International Airport in Niamey on Thursday, June 18, 2026. …
Benin stands with Niger after deadly attack in Niamey Read More