Awaou Baco connects with SMEs in Alibori and Borgou The Minister of Small and Medium Enterprises and Employment Promotion, Awaou Baco, spent two days in late July engaging directly with entrepreneurs, artisans, and local stakeholders in Benin’s Alibori and Borgou departments. The visit aimed to assess support programs for youth,Continue Reading
Bénin From August 4 to 6, 2026, key stakeholders from the expenditure chain and high-ranking officials of Bénin’s Ministry of Interior and Public Security convened in Cotonou. Their critical mission: to meticulously examine the progress of the Annual Work Plan (PTA) as of June 30. This essential mid-term review aimsContinue Reading
The inaugural members of Bénin‘s Senate convened in Porto-Novo, the nation’s capital, to inaugurate the newly established upper chamber of Parliament. During this session, former Bénin President Patrice Talon was elected to lead the Senate for a five-year term ending in 2031. The voting process concluded with Patrice Talon securingContinue Reading
Sénégal: three influencers handed prison sentences for insulting the head of state Three prominent social media personalities from Sénégal, closely aligned with the former ruling party Pastef, have been sentenced to prison terms following the release of a controversial video on TikTok. The ruling comes amid escalating political tensions betweenContinue Reading
African news today urgent presidential health projects transform Bamako’s medical landscape Mali’s government reports rapid progress on emergency health initiatives in Bamako’s Commune III and VI, promising enhanced medical access for residents. Staff Writer August 7, 2026 — 1 minute read Share On August 6, 2026, a high-level government delegation,Continue Reading
The Gabonese government is shifting its economic strategy to counter the steady decline in oil production. As part of this transition, the country is prioritizing its mining potential to bolster growth and reduce reliance on hydrocarbons. Authorities aim to launch eight new mines by 2030 as a cornerstone of thisContinue Reading
First prisoner handover from Kinshasa to M23 under Doha peace framework Breaking news. Congolese authorities have transferred a first batch of 15 detainees to the M23 rebel group, marking the initial implementation of the prisoner exchange mechanism agreed in Doha in 2025. Facilitated by the International Committee of the RedContinue Reading
Tense exchanges mark colonel Otoulou’s testimony in the Martinez Zogo case The judicial proceedings surrounding the Martinez Zogo affair took a dramatic turn this week as Colonel Otoulou’s testimonies before the military court in Yaoundé escalated into sharp confrontations. The hearings, which have drawn widespread attention, exposed deep tensions asContinue Reading
In Togo, the erosion of information freedom is no longer confined to the pages of NGO reports or official regulatory statements. It’s a lived reality on the streets, where the simple act of distributing a newspaper now carries significant risk. By extending pressure to even the most vulnerable street vendors,Continue Reading
The Grand Tortue Ahmeyim (GTA) gas project, operated by Kosmos Energy, is gaining momentum as it straddles the maritime border between Senegal and Mauritania. The American firm recently updated stakeholders on its progress, confirming the commercial launch of the first phase in early 2025. This initiative is under close watchContinue Reading
The recent incident in Bullock has reignited efforts between Senegal and Gambia to finalize the demarcation of their shared border. Both nations have announced a definitive agreement aimed at resolving lingering territorial ambiguities through a series of joint field operations. Starting mid-August, teams from Senegal and Gambia will collaborate onContinue Reading
