As violent armed groups expand their reach across West Africa, Benin and Nigeria are accelerating joint military initiatives to strengthen regional security. On August 4, 2026, a high-level Nigerian defense delegation led…
Month: August 2026
Atlanta e-sinistre la nouvelle plateforme digitale d’Atlanta Assurance Côte d’Ivoire
Atlanta Assurance Côte d’Ivoire, filiale de Holmarcom Finance Company, déploie une nouvelle plateforme digitale dédiée à la gestion des sinistres. Cette solution vise à réduire les délais de traitement et à optimiser…
Ivorian youth urged to embrace hard work and discipline on 66th independence anniversary
On the 66th anniversary of Côte d’Ivoire’s independence, Yaya Fofana, spokesperson for the Movement of Future Forces (MFA), delivered a powerful message to the nation’s youth. Addressing them directly, he urged a…
Ivorian-gabonese friendship: President Oligui Nguema attends Côte d’Ivoire independence celebrations
President Oligui Nguema upon arrival in Abidjan Ivorian-gabonese friendship: President Oligui Nguema attends Côte d’Ivoire independence celebrations The President of the Gabonese Republic, Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, arrived in Abidjan on Tuesday,…
Bénin strengthens ties with Saint-Petersburg while maintaining western partnerships
Diplomatic pragmatism drives Bénin-Russia trade talks In a shifting West African geopolitical landscape, the Republic of Bénin is doubling down on a bold, balanced foreign policy. Recent high-level discussions between Bénin’s ambassador…
Benin’s economic rise: steady growth despite global uncertainty
In an era marked by geopolitical tensions and volatile global markets, Benin stands out with a robust economic performance. The country’s growth trajectory has defied global headwinds, achieving an impressive 8.1% GDP…
Expelled officer disrupts DR Congo ceasefire verification mechanism
Nearly four months after its creation in Montreux, the Joint Expanded Verification Mechanism (MCVE+) meant to oversee the ceasefire between Kinshasa and the AFC/M23 has yet to commence operations. The stumbling block?…
Côte d’Ivoire advances energy pact with pilot committee launch
The National Energy Pact steering committee convened its inaugural meeting on August 4, 2026, at the SCIAM building in Abidjan. The session, chaired by Dr Souleymane DIARRASSOUBA, Minister of Planning and Development,…
World bank vice president in Senegal to boost development ties
World Bank’s Ousmane Diagana in Senegal to strengthen strategic partnership Senegal advances its economic transformation agenda with bold initiatives in industrialization, job creation, infrastructure expansion, and investment mobilization during this pivotal period….
Bénin Senate gears up for historic leadership election on thursday
The Bénin is crossing a historic milestone in its democratic journey. On Thursday, August 6, 2026, the 25 senators will convene at the Palais des Gouverneurs in Porto-Novo for a pivotal session….
Senegal politics: technocrat turns away from sonko’s economic policies
In a striking move that has sent ripples through Senegal’s political landscape, Lansana Gagny Sakho, a seasoned technocrat once closely aligned with the movement led by Ousmane Sonko, has publicly distanced himself…
RDC : l’AIEA savait depuis 2009 que l’uranium partait vers la Chine
Un mémorandum confidentiel de l’AIEA datant de 2009 révélait que l’uranium congolais partait vers la Chine via les exportations de cobalt. Quinze ans plus tard, aucune mesure diplomatique n’a été prise. Entre…