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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 by Defense Minister General Christopher Gwabin Musa was received in Cotonou by his Beninese counterpart, Gildas Agonkan. This strategic meeting marks a decisive […]
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 l’expérience client, dans une logique d’amélioration continue de la qualité de service.
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 collective shift toward work, training, discipline, and rigor as the pillars of progress. Honoring the legacy of Côte d’Ivoire’s founding fathers In his […]
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, August 4, 2026, to participate in the festivities commemorating the 66th anniversary of Côte d’Ivoire’s independence. This official visit underscores the robust cooperative […]
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 to Russia and Saint-Petersburg officials focused on deepening bilateral cooperation in critical sectors like energy, agriculture, and healthcare. While this reflects growing Russian […]
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 expansion in 2025 and projecting rates above 7% through 2027. This remarkable resilience stems from strategic investments in industrialization, port modernization, and strict […]
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? The AFC/M23, backed by Rwanda, expelled one of the three Congolese officers deployed in mid-July to Goma to represent the FARDC within the […]
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, included key government figures such as Mamadou SANGAFOWA-COULIBALY, Minister of Mines, Petroleum and Energy, along with senior advisors from the Ministry of Economy […]
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. Ousmane Diagana, World Bank Vice President for West and Central Africa, is conducting an official visit to Dakar from August 4-8, 2026. This […]
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. This gathering marks the first-ever election of the Senate’s executive bureau since the country transitioned to a bicameral system. The agenda is clear: […]
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 from his former mentor. Sakho’s remarks carry significant weight, reflecting deep-seated concerns about the country’s economic trajectory under the current administration. His admission […]
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 2000 et 2024, la RDC aurait exporté entre 2 000 et 5 000 tonnes d’uranium non déclarées, exposant les failles du contrôle nucléaire […]