Fresh data from the African Development Bank reveals a striking economic reality: just five African nations generate nearly 60% of the continent’s total GDP. These economic powerhouses—Egypt, Nigeria, South Africa, Algeria, and…
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How Côte d’Ivoire boosted its digital economy ranking in 2026
Côte d’Ivoire climbs 4% in global digital economy index The Côte d’Ivoire has made remarkable strides in the digital economy, as reflected in the 2026 edition of the International Telecommunication Union’s (ITU)…
Burkina Faso’s gold industry: sovereignty ambitions vs geopolitical risks
The gold sector in Burkina Faso is undergoing a profound transformation under the current transitional government’s strategy to reclaim control over its mineral wealth. With the establishment of the National Precious Substances…
Gabon faces sharp 20% drop in electricity output by early 2026
The first quarter of 2026 has seen a dramatic decline in Gabon’s electricity production, with a 13.2% drop compared to the previous quarter and a 20.1% decrease year-on-year. This alarming trend, highlighted…
Niger and Bénin border dispute: political leverage over unresolved crisis
Nearly two months after Beninese President Romuald Wadagni’s visit to Niamey and five weeks following technical discussions between experts from both nations, optimism about a swift resolution to the Niger-Bénin border crisis…
Bénin’s president Wadagni inaugurates legal reform committee for a modern rule of law
On Tuesday, July 28, 2026, a pivotal moment unfolded at the Palais de la Marina as Head of State Romuald Wadagni officially inaugurated the members of the Permanent Committee for the National…
Ferroviaire : au Sénégal, l’AFD et l’Europe financent l’extension du Train express régional Dakar
Pétrole : Shell ouvre une nouvelle frontière en Méditerranée avec sa découverte au large de l’EgypteAlors que l’Égypte cherche à renforcer ses capacités énergétiques et à attirer davantage d’investissements dans l’amont pétrolier,…
Bénin’s president romuald wadagni meets aliko dangote to boost economic ties
On Tuesday, July 28, 2026, Béninois head of state Romuald Wadagni held a pivotal meeting with Nigerian business magnate Aliko Dangote at the presidential Palais de la Marina. This high-stakes encounter centered…
Bénin embraces legal reform to boost investment and development
Home Bénin Bénin Governance Bénin embraces legal reform to boost investment and development FacebookXPinterestWhatsAppCopy URL “Our legal framework must evolve beyond mere instruments of order and justice. It should become the driving…
Constitutional court clears path for Félix Tshisekedi’s third term
The Democratic Republic of the Congo’s constitutional court has delivered a landmark ruling, officially endorsing the legal framework that paves the way for President Félix Tshisekedi to seek re-election for a third…
Burkina Faso’s young athletes shine at u18 and u20 five nations championships
Young athletes from Burkina Faso delivered outstanding performances at the U18 and U20 Five Nations Athletics Championships held in Ouagadougou on July 25–26, 2026. The team secured a commanding first-place finish with…
RDC : la Cour constitutionnelle valide une loi ouvrant la voie à un 3e mandat pour Tshisekedi
#FREEGLEIZES Depuis le 29 juin 2025, notre confrère Christophe Gleizes, journaliste pour Society et So Foot, est emprisonné en Algérie. Nous ne l’oublions pas et réclamons sa libération. En savoir plus sur #FREEGLEIZES By Martin Ngu — Politics and National Security