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Mobile data costs in Mali have sparked growing frustration among users and digital sector observers across West Africa. For the same price, a subscriber in Bamako receives a fraction of the data volume available to a counterpart in Dakar, highlighting stark disparities in telecom pricing within the West African Economic and Monetary Union (UEMOA). Recent […]
Historical roots of Cameroon’s federal structure Cameroon’s journey toward federalism traces back to its early post-independence years. In the 1960s, the country emerged from colonial divisions that had separated its Anglophone and Francophone regions. The reunification of British Southern Cameroons with French Cameroon in 1961 laid the groundwork for a federal system designed to accommodate […]
Behind the scenes: a quiet diplomatic push to resolve Congo’s deepening crisis In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, political and security tensions are escalating. In the east, the government led by President Félix Tshisekedi continues to confront the Allied Democratic Forces (ADC) and the M23 rebel movement, while in Kinshasa, opposition leaders and civil […]
The Groupement des transformateurs de cajou ivoiriens (GTCI), representing national processors handling 100,000 tonnes of raw cashew nuts annually, has welcomed the signing of a landmark financing agreement on June 11, 2026 between the Banque nationale d’investissement (BNI), the Conseil du Coton et de l’Anacarde (CCA), and local processors. Local operators have embraced the challenge […]
Lomé, August 13, 2026 — West Africa stands at a pivotal moment in healthcare history. The continent’s future hangs in the balance between mass medical imports and the bold vision of building its own pharmaceutical industry. This critical question brought together medical and academic leaders across the region on August 12 at Lomé’s Agora Senghor, […]
Maghnes Akliouche’s transition from AS Monaco to Paris Saint-Germain has taken a thrilling turn, as the French international found himself starting in the Super Cup just days after signing with the club. The young midfielder’s surprise inclusion in the lineup, confirmed by Luis Enrique, has set the tone for what promises to be an electrifying […]
ol’s champions league playoff against Fenerbahçe under high risk classification Following an emergency meeting at Lyon prefecture, the National Directorate for the Prevention of Hooliganism has classified the upcoming 26 August UEFA Champions League playoff rematch between Olympique Lyonnais and Fenerbahçe at Groupama Stadium as a high-risk fixture — level four out of five. The […]
Listen to the article Gabon’s political discourse has taken a troubling turn with personal attacks against the family of President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, prompting Deputy Daisy Léance Akinikoussou to draw a clear line in the sand. In a bold statement titled “Enough is enough: dignity cannot be a casualty of politics,” the legislator from […]
Bujumbura hosted the closing session of the first joint cooperation commission between Burkina Faso and Burundi, where 14 binding agreements were signed to deepen bilateral ties. Following days of intensive negotiations, Burkinabe and Burundian experts finalized legal frameworks spanning key development sectors. The landmark documents were officially endorsed by the foreign ministers of both nations […]
Detention follows defamation complaint in N’Djamena Ahmat Bedei Toullomi, president of the Borkou Provincial Council, was taken into custody Thursday late afternoon in N’Djamena and transferred to the General Coordination of the Judicial Police. The operation occurred within the premises of the Hôtel La Résidence just before 5 p.m. Allegations of online defamation spark legal […]
In a move that has set the football world abuzz, Ferran Torres, the match-winning striker of the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, is poised to make a high-profile switch from FC Barcelone to Paris Saint-Germain. Sources close to both clubs confirm that an initial agreement has been reached, with the Spanish international giving his personal […]
In the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), families face a relentless battle for survival as two crises collide—an unrelenting Ebola outbreak and a brutal armed conflict. While medical teams race to contain the epidemic, millions of people are also grappling with severe food insecurity, made worse by violence that has displaced communities and […]