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In a quiet but strategic move, Togo has begun reshaping its security partnerships in the face of rising jihadist threats across the Sahel. The country, long seen as a stabilizing force in West Africa, is now reaching out beyond its traditional allies in new directions that have raised eyebrows on the international stage. From secret […]
In a historic gathering in Abidjan, African nations and global partners united to chart a new course for the continent’s critical minerals—valued at $29.5 trillion—aiming to transform these resources into engines of economic, industrial, and social progress. The focus? Local value creation, sustainable financing, and the development of robust regional value chains to meet surging […]
Government intervention puts Burkina Faso’s poultry sector in peril Producers and distributors in Burkina Faso’s poultry industry are reeling from a government decision that threatens the very foundations of their livelihoods. In a sudden announcement, the ministries of Commerce and Animal Resources imposed a strict price ceiling on eggs, capping the retail price at 100 […]
Bénin Bénin : 13 nouveaux ambassadeurs présentent leurs lettres de créance à Romuald Wadagni Treize ambassadeurs nouvellement accrédités auprès du Bénin sont reçus, ce vendredi 10 juillet 2026, au palais de la Marina, par le président de la République, Romuald Wadagni. Cette cérémonie marque leur entrée officielle en fonction auprès des autorités béninoises. Personnalités dans […]
Dakar — The political landscape of Senegal was struck by profound grief following the passing of Serigne Abdou Bakhi Mbacké, the esteemed Khalife of the Khassim Mbacké family in Guinguinéo. The revered religious leader was called to his eternal rest on July 9, 2026, a loss that has resonated deeply across the nation. In a […]
The Kremlin has reaffirmed its commitment to providing military support to Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger through the Alliance of Sahel States (AES). For the region’s ruling juntas, this partnership is framed as a bold assertion of sovereignty and a definitive break from former Western allies. Yet beneath the rhetoric of regained independence lies a […]
The judicial calendar for Senegal is taking shape. The High Court of Justice has set July 22 as the start date for the trial of Aïssatou Sophie Gladima, a former Minister of Mines and Geology under President Macky Sall. Held under provisional detention for several months, the ex-official will face a special court reserved for […]
Election officials from Benin’s autonomous electoral commission (CENA) are undergoing specialized training in New Delhi, India, from July 6 to 10, 2026. The program focuses on integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into electoral processes to enhance transparency and efficiency in voting systems. Modernizing election management with cutting-edge technology The intensive workshop, hosted by the India International […]
Benin election commission officials train in india on ai tools for voting A delegation of senior officials from Benin’s Autonomous National Electoral Commission (CENA) is currently undergoing specialized training in New Delhi, India, focusing on the integration of artificial intelligence in electoral processes. From July 6 to 10, 2026, the CENA team is participating in […]
Modernizing electoral processes with artificial intelligence From July 6 to 10, 2026, a delegation of officials from Benin’s Autonomous National Electoral Commission (CENA) participated in a specialized training session in New Delhi, India. The program focused exclusively on the application of artificial intelligence in electoral management and administration. An international partnership for electoral innovation The […]
Rarely has a political decision so starkly exposed the contradictions of a nation’s leadership as the recent move by Burkina Faso. While officials in Ouagadougou trumpet the virtues of regained sovereignty and local resilience, the government has simultaneously barred citizen-led initiatives and NGOs from providing direct aid to the country’s most vulnerable—under the pretext of […]
In a significant step toward strengthening regional cooperation against corruption, Hicham Balaoui, Morocco’s prosecutor general at the Court of Cassation and head of the Public Prosecution, engaged in a high-level working session on July 9 in Rabat with Ousmane Abderamane Djougourou, Chad’s inspector general of the Independent Anti-Corruption Authority. The meeting, part of an official […]