Benin’s drive for food sovereignty: boosting local agricultural processing
The Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, and Fisheries, Adin Yeton Bloukounon Goubalan, recently concluded an intensive three-day national tour. Traversing central to northern regions of the country, the executive’s message was unequivocal: Benin must cease exporting raw commodities and instead process its agricultural output domestically. This strategic shift aims to bolsterContinue Reading
Enhancing Chad’s groundwater governance for sustainable water security
enhancing Chad’s groundwater governance for sustainable water security A national workshop in N’Djamena convenes diverse stakeholders to develop an action plan for improving Chad’s crucial groundwater management, vital for water security and sustainable development. A crucial three-day national workshop has commenced in N’Djamena, dedicated to bolstering the governance of groundwaterContinue Reading
China’s gift of 1770 tons of rice boosts food security in Chad
Tchad receives substantial rice donation to combat food insecurity The Republic of Chad has welcomed a significant humanitarian gesture from the People’s Republic of China, which donated 1,770 metric tons of rice. This contribution was officially received in N’Djamena on June 16, 2026, at the Radisson Blu hotel, during aContinue Reading
Niger’s new penal code: severe penalties for economic offenses
Niger has implemented a significant legislative overhaul within its anti-corruption framework. The recently enacted Penal Code introduces an unprecedented intensification of sanctions targeting economic crimes and the misappropriation of public funds. Moving forward, civil servants, public officials, and intermediaries found complicit in financial malfeasance face exceptionally stringent penalties, which mayContinue Reading
Gabonese court of accounts strengthens oversight of extractive industries
To address the critical challenges of public revenue generation, Gabon’s Court of Accounts has launched a significant offensive. On June 10, 2026, in Libreville, the institution commenced a highly specialized masterclass tailored for its auditors and financial magistrates. This initiative has a clear objective: to equip control teams with cutting-edgeContinue Reading
Gabonese clr party mobilizes for resurgence ahead of 2027 congress
In Libreville this past weekend, key figures from the Centre des Libéraux Réformateurs (CLR) officially kicked off the party’s strategic revitalization. With its next congress just a year away, the political movement established by Jean-Boniface Assélé aims to restructure, re-energize its members, and unequivocally reaffirm its backing for the PresidentContinue Reading
Les droits de l’homme, ce n’est pas que pour les adultes
PolitiqueNiger Les droits de l’homme, ce n’est pas que pour les adultes Balkissa Sidi Ahmed 16/06/202616 juin 2026 À Gaya, dans le sud-ouest du Niger, une école sensibilise les enfants sur leurs droits. Reportage à l’occasion de la Journée de l’enfant africain. https://p.dw.com/p/5FUKc La cloche vient juste de sonner laContinue Reading
Oligui nguema confirms Gabon’s bid to host the au summit in 2027
On Monday, June 15, 2026, addressing the Parliament convened in Congress at the Palais Léon Mba, President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema publicly announced Gabon’s significant ambition: to host the African Union (AU) Summit in 2027. This declaration marks a pivotal moment in Libreville’s ongoing strategy to strengthen its position onContinue Reading
Senegal: ousmane sonko’s strategic media engagement revealed
The recent interview granted by Ousmane Sonko, Senegal’s Prime Minister, to a prominent French international broadcaster was far from an impromptu affair. A close collaborator of the Prime Minister has recently provided unprecedented insights into the genesis of this highly anticipated media engagement, nearly two years in the making. AccordingContinue Reading
Oligui nguema formalizes seeg overhaul in Gabon
General Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema has officially enacted the restructuring of the Société d’énergie et d’eau du Gabon (SEEG). This pivotal decision impacts Gabon’s national energy and water utility, whose headquarters are prominently situated in Libreville. By Abdoulaye Mounkaila — ReporterContinue Reading
Mali’s ambitious economic growth forecast for 2029
Bamako, Mali The Malian government has formally adopted its Multi-Year Budget and Economic Programming Document (DPBEP) for the 2027-2029 period, setting an ambitious target for an average real economic growth rate of 6.5% over these three years. This projected economic trajectory is underpinned by several crucial elements. These include anContinue Reading
Benin’s strategic shift: conditional incentives for cotton sector productivity
A significant policy adjustment in West Africa’s agricultural landscape has been announced. For the upcoming 2026-2027 cotton season, the Beninese government has committed to providing an exceptional bonus of 10 FCFA per kilogram to cotton growers. This incentive, however, is contingent upon a critical condition: the national cotton output mustContinue Reading