Côte d’Ivoire’s Premier Business Networking Event Kicks Off The Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Côte d’Ivoire (CCI-CI) inaugurated the second edition of the International Suppliers and Investors Fair in Africa (SIFIA…
Month: August 2026
Malick Fofana faces locker room reaction after Champions League return
The 21-year-old Belgian winger had waited nearly a year for this moment. Last night, Malick Fofana finally stepped onto the pitch for Olympique Lyonnais in the Champions League third qualifying round, playing…
Laurent gbagbo reshapes party leadership in côte d’ivoire
Côte d’Ivoire: Laurent Gbagbo restructures PPA-CI leadership with six key figures Former Ivorian Head of State and PPA-CI President Laurent Gbagbo announced in a press release the restructuring of his party’s leadership,…
New us ambassador to Gabon faces senate confirmation
Washington has taken a decisive step in reshaping its diplomatic footprint in Central Africa. The White House formally submitted the nomination of Keith Heffern to the U.S. Senate on August 7, 2026,…
Mgg urges Gabon government to free detained opposition leader bilie-by-nzé
The Movement for the Greatness of Gabon (MGG) and its leader, Christian Mermance N’nang Nsome, have issued a bold call for the immediate and unconditional release of Alain-Claude Bilie-By-Nzé, President of the…
Senegal’s political funds debate: tracing the history from Diouf to Sonko
The controversy surrounding political funds has ignited fierce debates across Senegal’s political landscape. On television studios, social media platforms, and public forums, politicians, former ministers, and lawmakers are locked in heated discussions…
Gabon activist condemns verbal abuse targeting leaders
In the face of escalating inflammatory and offensive remarks attributed to certain Gabonese activists abroad, civil society leader Geoffroy Foumboula Libeka Makosso has drawn a clear line between free speech and verbal…
Ofnac flags nine key figures in Senegal for asset declaration failures
The Executive branch accounts for the majority of these delays, with seven positions identified within the Presidential Palace or its affiliated agencies and commissions. The National Anti-Corruption Office (OFNAC) has released its…
Maradi bus tragedy: systemic failures beneath sanction threats in Niger
Twenty-two lives lost, 37 injured, and a scene of twisted metal wreckage. This devastating toll follows the collision on August 7, 2026, involving two major transport company buses, STM and SONITRAV, in…
New eight-lane road in Kinshasa to ease traffic congestion
major infrastructure Kinshasa unveils Étienne Tshisekedi boulevard: a new eight-lane artery for the capital Kinshasa is set to gain a vital new roadway designed to significantly ease traffic flow in one of…
Chad: 11 august independence day celebrations lack popular engagement in N’Djamena
Tchad Tchad : entre cérémonies officielles et routine des marchés, l’impossible ferveur du 11 août À N’Djamena, le 66ᵉ anniversaire de l’indépendance s’est résumé au traditionnel défilé militaire. Entre impératifs économiques et…
Ousmane Sonko steers national assembly session amidst political tensions
Facing a wave of criticism and challenges regarding the convocation of Parliament’s extraordinary session, National Assembly President Ousmane Sonko stepped forward this Monday. He aimed to clarify the legal framework governing the…