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Senegal’s bus imports from China spark debate over local job creation A high-stakes European Union development fund tender worth over 300 million euros for bus supplies and infrastructure in Dakar has ignited controversy after reports suggest it may be awarded to a state-linked Chinese company with a history of violating EU foreign subsidy regulations. Udo […]
The cooperation between Gabon’s Constitutional Court and that of Togo is set to involve shared efforts and experience exchange. The heads of both high courts, Dieudonné Aba’a Owono and Professor Djobo-Babakane Coulibaley, laid the groundwork for this partnership yesterday at the Palais de la Constitution in Libreville, following the arrival of the Togolese delegation on […]
Bénin : uniform now compulsory for all taxi-moto drivers in Kétou In Kétou, all motorcycle taxi operators will soon be required to wear a uniform while working. The municipal authorities have launched an enrollment drive ahead of this reform, which is presented as a way to boost security, simplify driver identification, and bring better order […]
Expected to be very active this summer, Paris Saint-Germain has just announced its first major transfer. Indeed, Gonçalo Ramos leaves the capital club after three seasons in Paris. The Portuguese striker has signed with AC Milan through 2031. This summer, PSG will undergo some significant squad changes. Luis Enrique indeed wants to rejuvenate a team […]
Chad N’Djamena: a teenage girl builds her future by selling cassava during school breaks In Chad’s capital, students like Léa trade cassava during holidays to fund their education and gain financial independence amid widespread poverty. Chad Daily June 30, 2026 — 2 min read Share For many students in Chad’s capital, school holidays are anything […]
In a globalised economy where trust has become the most valuable currency, Africa is accelerating its regulatory transformation. The capital of Togo will host the third edition of the “Compliance and Risk Officers Meeting” on 8 and 9 July 2026. This event, now a fixture on the continent’s professional calendar, is set to bring together […]
Senegal’s constitutional reform faces public vote after parliament approval President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has confirmed plans to submit Senegal’s proposed constitutional reform to a public referendum, provided it secures approval from the National Assembly. The reform, championed by the parliamentary majority, aims to rebalance institutional power and curb the president’s traditional prerogatives. Justice Minister Moussa […]
Seven years after the fire that destroyed Sonara, its CEO took the podium and solemnly announced to the world’s media that the company would be reborn on Monday, June 29, 2026. Many had expected at least a memorandum of understanding with a financial partner. Instead, the declaration came after a meeting convened by four ministers […]
As of 29 June 2026, construction of the access roads to the Nyong River bridge at Malombo in Nyong-et-Kellé is in the final stretch. After completing the pavement work, CFHEC teams have begun installing signage. The access road construction for the Malombo bridge over the Nyong River is nearly finished. A few days ago, the […]
On Saturday, June 20, 2026, the official ceremonies marking World Refugee Day were held at the Youth Center in Natitingou. The event, held under the international theme “Until everyone is safe”, underscored Benin’s unwavering commitment to protecting displaced populations within its borders. Government and United Nations unite for refugee protection Minister of Interior and Public […]
Dozens of students were kidnapped early this morning when Boko Haram fighters stormed a secondary school in Lassa, a town in Borno state, northeastern Nigeria. The attack took place during a biology examination, with the assailants entering the school grounds and seizing a large number of pupils. Borno state police spokesperson Nahum Kenneth Daso confirmed […]
Attending the 9th World Congress Against the Death Penalty in Paris, the deputy aims to advocate for a phased abolition of capital punishment in Cameroon. According to Cabral Libii, “a truly democratic society is precisely one that manages to reconcile the protection of life, the demand for justice, citizen safety, and respect for the rule […]