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The morning of June 3 saw the Congolese capital, Kinshasa, wake up to an uncharacteristically quiet atmosphere. This follows a call from the opposition for a “ville morte” (dead city) …
Kinshasa slows to a crawl as opposition strike protests constitutional changes Read More
Gabon’s political landscape was keenly observed as opposition leader Alain-Claude Bilie By Nze convened a significant press conference at the Tahiti hotel in Libreville. This crucial gathering took place on …
Gabonese opposition leader Alain-Claude Bilie By Nze’s post-election press conference Read MoreAbidjan, June 3, 2026 – Ivorian authorities are resolute in their drive to modernize the advertising sector, aiming to position it as a pivotal catalyst for economic development. This commitment …
Côte d’ivoire fortifies digital advertising oversight for economic growth Read MoreAbidjan, June 3, 2026 – Côte d’Ivoire’s national discourse on this Wednesday, June 3, 2026, is predominantly shaped by significant socio-economic initiatives. These include the second annual dialogue for the …
Côte d’Ivoire’s national agenda spotlights socio-economic progress and key partnerships Read More
Freshly inaugurated, Bénin’s President Romuald Wadagni has swiftly launched a diplomatic outreach across the West African sub-region. Following initial discussions with Nigeria, the head of state undertook significant visits to …
Bénin’s president romuald wadagni forges new west african ties Read More
On June 2, 2026, Béninois President Romuald Wadagni undertook an official visit to Niamey, engaging with Nigerien authorities. This significant diplomatic move signals a renewed high-level dialogue between Bénin and …
Bénin and Niger mend diplomatic ties, leaving Kemi Seba isolated Read More
Senegal’s Prime Minister, Ousmane Sonko, is holding a significant press conference this Tuesday in Dakar. This public address comes just one day after President Bassirou Diomaye Faye unveiled the new …
Senegal: prime minister Ousmane Sonko addresses the press following cabinet restructuring Read More
Politique Cameroon: pcrn’s rolande ngo issi joins superior council of magistracy The political landscape in Cameroon is witnessing a notable development as the Parti camerounais pour la réconciliation nationale (PCRN), …
Cameroon: pcrn’s rolande ngo issi joins superior council of magistracy Read More
Bénin Politique Benin’s intelligence overhaul: the dgs emerges Bénin has embarked on a significant restructuring of its national intelligence services, marked by the establishment of the Direction générale des services …
Benin’s intelligence overhaul: the dgs emerges Read More
The Ivorian judiciary has delivered its verdict. The Abidjan Economic and Financial Penal Pole sentenced, on June 2, 2026, social media influencer Apoutchou National and four co-defendants to firm prison …
Côte d’Ivoire cracks down on digital economy with Apoutchou National’s conviction Read More
Census 2027 in the Democratic Republic of the Congo: mapping agents recruitment begins Politics Wednesday, June 3, 2026 – 07:47 Landmark census operation to reshape DRC’s development planning The Democratic …
DRC census 2027: recruitment of mapping agents underway Read More
Home Bénin Bénin-Niger border: from closed to open in 15 days Bénin Politics Bénin-Niger border: from closed to open in 15 days Will General Tiani host Wadagni on August 1st? …
Bénin-Niger border reopening: 15 days to break through decades of stalemate Read More