Lomé, June 3 2026 — Following official visits to Nigeria, Niger and Burkina Faso, Beninese President Romuald Wadagni touched down in Lomé this afternoon for a working visit aimed at strengthening bilateral relations. The Beninese leader was greeted at Lomé’s Gnassingbé Eyadéma International Airport by Togolese President Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé,Continue Reading

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

Washington’s push to accelerate the deportation of undocumented migrants has encountered an unexpected diplomatic hurdle in Central Africa. The Gabonese government has firmly rejected a proposed bilateral agreement aimed at receiving migrants expelled from the United States, defying expectations of unconditional alignment with American policies. The bold stance taken byContinue Reading

The political atmosphere in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), has recently seen a notable slowdown, attributed to ongoing actions by the nation’s opposition against President Félix Tshisekedi. This period of heightened political tension highlights the dynamic landscape involving prominent figures. Among those shaping the discourse are key opposition leadersContinue 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

5 critical insights into Senegal’s freshly unveiled cabinet The President of Senegal, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, unveiled the composition of the new government late Monday evening. Ten days after dismissing former Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, the revamped team now faces the daunting task of steering a nation burdened by massive debtContinue Reading