Omer Mbadi Cameroon correspondent Castel Jean-Claude Mimran Compagnie sucrière sénégalaise Somdia Ownership transition at Sosucam The Sosucam—Cameroon’s leading sugar producer—has undergone a significant change in its ownership structure. This strategic shift marks…
Month: August 2026
Motards du Faso complete 3 000 km regional tour with road safety focus
A team of twenty Motards du Faso members completed their 3,000 km Grand Regional Tour 2026 in Ouagadougou on August 11, wrapping up a ten-day journey across five West African nations. Departing…
Gabon launches modern annex for prison security headquarters
President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema officially inaugurated the new annex building of the Command Center for Penitentiary Security in Libreville. The three-story structure, named “General Brigade Building Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, Commander-in-Chief…
How Moscow uses air routes to strengthen its grip on the Sahel
A journalist focusing on Sahel security dynamics air transport Russia-Africa relations data analysis Africa Corps Vladimir Putin Wagner Group Alliance of Sahel States Russia’s strategic air bridge to the Sahel Moscow has…
Bénin unveils PAG 2026-2033 strategic roadmap ahead of september session
Bénin unveils PAG 2026-2033 strategic roadmap ahead of september session The final draft of Benin’s Government Action Plan (PAG) for 2026-2033 is nearing completion, with an official unveiling scheduled for the political…
Ebola outbreak spreads to sixth province in democratic republic of Congo
Ebola outbreak spreads to sixth province in Democratic Republic of Congo The deadly Ebola epidemic in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has now reached a sixth province in the country’s northern…
Benin leads west african eco convergence ahead of 2027
West African Economic Integration Faces Uneven Progress Toward Eco As the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) pursues its goal of launching the Eco by 2027, the region’s economic realities reveal…
Cameroon’s prolonged paul biya absence sparks uncertainty in cemac region
The Cameroonian head of state, President Paul Biya, departed from Yaoundé on June 7, 2026, under the guise of a brief private visit. What was initially framed as a short trip has…
Benin’s tourism strategy yields strong growth with Nigerian visitors leading the way
Transforming the landscape: how Benin became a top regional destination Over the past decade, Benin has made a bold strategic move by injecting nearly 2 billion euros into its culture, heritage, and…
Benin passport gains ground in african mobility rankings
The Benin passport has surged to the forefront of African travel freedom, reflecting a bold diplomatic strategy rooted in openness and technological innovation. Over recent years, this passport has climbed the ranks…
Niger prime minister oversees Kafra south-east 1 drilling launch
Algerian Prime Minister leads historic drilling project launch in Agadez The Prime Minister of Algeria, Mr. Sifi Ghrieb, arrived in Niger today on a special mission entrusted by the Algerian President, Mr….
Algeria and Niger launch oil exploration in kafra south field
In a landmark move to deepen strategic ties between Algeria and Niger, officials inaugurated the drilling operations for the Kafra South-East 1 exploratory well this past Thursday. The ceremony marks a pivotal…