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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 2026) on August 11, 2026, at Plateau in Abidjan. Under the theme “Connecting businesses, creating markets, and accelerating growth,” the event drew entrepreneurs, […]
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 80 minutes against Sparta Prague. His team secured a commanding 3-0 victory, but the young forward’s performance left much to be desired in […]
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, appointing four vice-presidents and a chairman for the Strategic and Political Council (CSP). This move formalizes shared responsibilities under a new collective leadership […]
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, for the position of Ambassador to the Gabonese Republic. This appointment reflects a broader initiative to refresh America’s diplomatic corps across the African […]
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 opposition party Ensemble Pour le Gabon (EPG). Detained since April 2026 at the Central Prison of Libreville, Bilie-By-Nzé faces allegations of fraud involving […]
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 over a matter that has exploded into the public eye. The core question remains: who, prior to Ousmane Sonko, truly received discretionary envelopes […]
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 abuse. During a press conference held in Libreville, he strongly condemned recent attacks targeting President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, his spouse, and his […]
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 provisional directory, current as of July 31, 2026, detailing significant failures in asset declaration obligations among top state officials. This critical report identifies […]
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 Niger’s Maradi region. In response to widespread public outrage, the Ministry of Transport quickly issued a warning of “severe sanctions,” potentially including the […]
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 the city’s most congested zones. President Félix Tshisekedi inaugurated work on the Étienne Tshisekedi boulevard, a 2.02-kilometre, eight-lane thoroughfare awarded to China Railway […]
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 manque d’initiatives culturelles, la ferveur populaire peine toujours à s’imposer. Alwihda Info 12 août 2026 — 3 min de lecture Partager On August […]
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 proceedings, detail the agenda, and dispel what he termed as ‘misconceptions’. With five legislative texts slated for review and the establishment of six […]