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In a historic turn of events at the Yaoundé Military Tribunal, the June 1-2 hearings marked a pivotal moment in the case involving the tragic assassination of renowned journalist Martinez …
Shocking footage in Cameroon murder trial stuns court Read More
On June 3, 2026, President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema welcomed Gabon’s newly appointed Director General of Taxes, Edith Laure Mbiguidi Oyaya, alongside her leadership team and Thierry Minko, Minister of …
Gabon’s tax authority gets new marching orders under Oligui Nguema Read More
Gabon is charting an ambitious economic course for its next five-year term, aiming to unlock a total financing package of 27 trillion FCFA under the 2026-2030 National Growth and Development …
Gabon banks on private sector to fuel 18 trillion FCFA economic drive Read More
Algeria’s Prime Minister Mr. Sifi Ghrieb held a pivotal meeting with Niger’s Head of State, General Abdourahamane Tiani, in the capital city of Niamey on Wednesday. The high-level discussions underscored …
Algerian prime minister meets Niger’s president in Niamey Read More
The leadership at Togo’s state-owned power utility, Compagnie Énergie Électrique du Togo (CEET), has undergone a significant shift with the removal of its director general, Débo-K’mba Barandao. The decision, confirmed …
Togo energy company ceet undergoes leadership change amid service challenges Read More
A severe traffic incident unfolded this Wednesday on Togo’s National Road N°1, involving a public transport bus and a heavy goods truck. The impact, described as exceptionally violent, resulted in …
Violent collision on Togo’s national road n°1 claims multiple victims Read More
Third-term ambition triggers mass protests in Democratic Republic of Congo As debates over constitutional amendments gain momentum in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), a coalition of opposition figures and …
Third term bid sparks city-wide shutdown in democratic republic of Congo Read More
In Lomé, the 2026 Ecobank Transnational Incorporated (ETI) General Meetings did more than approve dividend returns—they set a new governance trajectory for the panafrican banking powerhouse, validated by record financials, …
Ecobank Lomé governance boost after 2025 financial surge Read More
Investment in West African Infrastructure to Revitalize Regional Connectivity The African Development Bank (AfDB), through its concessional lending arm, the African Development Fund, has approved a substantial financing package exceeding …
Transforming transboundary trade with the Kara-Kabou route upgrade Read More
Algerian Prime Minister wraps up official visit to Niger Niamey witnessed a significant diplomatic milestone as Algeria’s Prime Minister, Mr. Sifi Ghrieb, concluded a two-day official visit to Niger on …
Algerian prime minister concludes official visit to Niger Read More
The diplomatic relationship between Bénin and Togo has entered a significant new phase. Romuald Wadagni is currently undertaking an official working visit to the Togolese Republic, a move designed to …
Strengthening the strategic partnership between Bénin and Togo Read More
In a significant development for Chad’s energy sector, Mourad Adjal, the country’s Minister of Energy and Renewable Energies, confirmed on Wednesday in Niamey that the groundbreaking ceremony for a new …
New 40 mw power plant to boost N’Djamena’s electricity supply Read More