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, shareholder backing, and a reshuffled board of directors. Shareholders endorsed every resolution presented, including the approval of 2025’s financial statements,Continue Reading
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 $59 million USD. This allocation is earmarked for the rehabilitation and modernization of the critical road segment linking Kara inContinue Reading
Arsenal have emerged as the frontrunner in the race to sign Nathaniel Brown, the highly-rated left-back from Eintracht Frankfurt, overtaking Bayern Munich in the transfer battle. The Gunners appear better positioned to meet the Bundesliga club’s steep financial demands as they look to bolster their defensive options for the upcomingContinue Reading
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 Wednesday. The visit, marked by high-level engagements and ceremonial events, culminated in the inauguration of a landmark energy project designedContinue Reading
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 deepen the fraternal bonds and bilateral cooperation that unite these two neighboring West African nations. Upon arrival, the representative ofContinue Reading
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 40-megawatt power plant in N’Djamena will take place in the coming days. The project, spearheaded by Sonelgaz International, marks anotherContinue Reading
Le Premier ministre quitte Niamey au terme d’une visite officielle au Niger mercredi 03 juin 2026 17:23 NIAMEY – Le Premier ministre, M. Sifi Ghrieb, a quitté, mercredi, Niamey, au terme d’une visite officielle au Niger, au cours de laquelle il a procédé à l’inauguration de la centrale électrique deContinue Reading
The legal situation for the former inner circle of the Gabon presidency has reached a critical turning point. Sylvia Bongo and her son, Noureddin Bongo Valentin, have been placed under Interpol red notices, a development that significantly complicates their status and limits their movement on the international stage. The implicationsContinue Reading
The Burkina Faso government has taken a bold step toward modernizing its social welfare initiatives by launching Dɛmɛ Sira, a groundbreaking digital platform designed to streamline national solidarity efforts. Unveiled on June 2, 2026, in Ouagadougou, this initiative marks a significant milestone in the country’s digital transformation journey. Government leadersContinue Reading
In a decisive step toward economic and diplomatic rapprochement in West Africa, concrete progress has been made toward reopening the Benin-Niger border following a strategic working visit by Beninese President Romuald Wadagni to Niamey on June 2. The two nations have established a joint technical committee tasked with addressing theContinue Reading
Côte d’Ivoire’s cocoa export momentum, which has seen nearly one million tonnes already contracted for the 2026-27 harvest season, faces potential disruptions from the anticipated arrival of El Niño in July. Industry analysts and commodity traders express growing concern over the climatic phenomenon’s possible impact on production and supply chains.Continue Reading
Consul General of Morocco in Düsseldorf, Boutaina Bouabid Tweet Facebook Whatsapp Linkedin Mail On June 2, 2026, the Kingdom of Morocco took center stage at the Konsularischer Abend in Düsseldorf, marking a historic milestone—70 years of Moroccan-German diplomatic relations—before an audience of 300 political and economic leaders. During the event,Continue Reading