Côte d’Ivoire cocoa export outlook under threat from el niño
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
Yaoundé’s murky waters: the curious case of modeste mopa and the zogo affair
Politics Yaoundé’s Murky Waters: The Curious Case of Modeste Mopa and the Zogo Affair Recent developments in the Martinez Zogo trial at the Yaoundé Military Tribunal have sparked intense debate about the country’s political landscape. When Lieutenant-Colonel Justin Danwé warned Modeste Mopa with the words “We will resume applying psychologicalContinue Reading
Gabon: why Oligui Nguema is inviting citizens to speak truth to power
In a political landscape where public discourse frequently wavers between cautious silence and total agreement, President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema has made a significant statement regarding the future of Gabonese governance. The focus is shifting toward a fundamental democratic question: the relationship between those in power and the honest truthContinue Reading
Algeria and Niger strengthen energy and security ties in Niamey meeting
The Prime Minister of Algeria, Mr. Sifi Ghrieb, was received in Niamey by Niger’s Head of State, General Abdourahamane Tiani, to discuss deepening bilateral relations. During the meeting, Mr. Ghrieb conveyed warm greetings from Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune, reaffirming Algeria’s commitment to strengthening fraternal ties and fostering solidarity and cooperationContinue Reading
Morocco shines at Düsseldorf consular gala celebrating 70 years of ties
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
Benin and Togo deepen ties with high-level meeting in lome
Benin’s President Romuald Wadagni arrives in Lomé for strategic talks In a move underscoring the deepening bond between West African neighbors, President Romuald Wadagni of the Republic of Benin reached Lomé, Togo, today for a high-profile working visit. The visit marks a pivotal moment in strengthening bilateral relations between theContinue Reading
Gabon braces for president’s state of the nation address on june 15
The first oral question session of Gabon’s 14th legislature at the Léon Mba Palace on June 2, 2026, set the stage for a pivotal moment: the upcoming Parliamentary Congress scheduled for June 15. National Assembly President Michel Régis Onanga M. Ndiaye highlighted this constitutional deadline in his address, directly engagingContinue Reading
Benin and Niger leaders agree to reopen shared border
During a landmark meeting in Niamey, Romuald Wadagni, Benin’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Abdourahamane Tiani, Niger’s Head of State, formally committed to reopening their nations’ shared border. The decision follows months of heightened tensions that disrupted trade flows and strained diplomatic ties. Key agreements reached In a joint statement,Continue Reading
Cameroon judicial council gets new members after six-year freeze
The President of Cameroon has appointed fourteen new members to the country’s Superior Council of the Judiciary, a body that had been dormant for nearly six years. This move is expected to revitalize a judicial system that has been largely paralyzed during this period, leaving numerous critical functions in disarray.Continue Reading
Diplomatic ties between Bénin and Burkina Faso strengthened with Ouagadougou visit
On June 2, 2026, Romuald Wadagni, President of Bénin, embarked on a high-level diplomatic mission to Ouagadougou, underscoring a pivotal moment in the revitalization of Bénin–Burkina Faso relations. Far beyond the formalities of state visits, this meeting between the Beninese leader and Captain Ibrahim Traoré of Burkina Faso signals aContinue Reading
Cameroun’s transit fees from Chad crude pipeline set to hit 12.2 billion fefa in 2026
Cameroon’s earnings from transit fees on Chadian crude oil transported via the Chad-Cameroon pipeline reached 12.2 billion FCFA in the first four months of 2026. The figure, confirmed by the Pipeline Steering and Monitoring Committee (CPSP), marks a year-on-year increase of 1.2 billion FCFA, representing an 11% rise compared toContinue Reading
Senegal’s political landscape: navigating presidential legitimacy and party leadership
Senegal is currently experiencing one of its most intricate political periods since the Bassirou Diomaye Faye and Ousmane Sonko duo ascended to power in March 2024. For a considerable time, they were seen as inseparable figures driving the Pastef party’s vision. However, recent developments reveal increasingly apparent disagreements between theContinue Reading