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Chad’s digital future: N’Djamena forges tech alliances in Washington ActualitéDernières publicationsSLIDEHOME 2 min.de lecture Par Digital Business Africa 1 juin, 2026 FacebookXPinterestWhatsApp Chad is actively pursuing a strategy to engage with global technology partners. A governmental delegation, led by the Minister of Telecommunications, Digital Economy, and Digitalization, Haliki Choua Mahamat, undertook a significant visit to […]
Benin’s President Romuald Wadagni kicks off first foreign visit in Nigeria Just eight days after taking office, Beninese President Romuald Wadagni embarks on his maiden diplomatic mission abroad. The high-stakes meeting in Abuja with Nigerian counterpart Bola Ahmed Tinubu marks the beginning of Cotonou’s concerted regional engagement strategy. This carefully timed visit underscores Benin’s determination […]
Putting an end to a decades-long financial drain on families For many years, Togo’s education system operated what amounted to a financial extraction machine, siphoning funds directly from the wallets of low-income households. The abrupt announcement by the new Minister of National Education, Mama Omorou, to discontinue the practice of delivering exam results via SMS […]
The recent mass eviction of 26,000 individuals in Niamey has sparked widespread outrage, particularly among civil society groups. Authorities executed this sweeping operation with no accompanying measures or relocation plans, prioritizing brute force over fundamental human rights. This raises a pressing question: is this the standard by which governance should be measured? « Last night, […]
The Transition Regime’s Descent into Autocracy The Burkina Faso transitional government, led by Captain Ibrahim Traoré, appears to have crossed a critical threshold. Once hailed by supporters as a leader of change, the junta chief now presides over a regime that brooks no dissent—whether from civil society, religious institutions, or even his own military inner […]
For the first time in recent history, Ghana is poised to overtake Côte d’Ivoire in terms of economic output, according to the latest projections from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). This shift marks a significant moment for both West African nations as they navigate post-pandemic recovery and evolving global economic conditions. Key economic indicators reveal […]
The Republic of Mali has initiated a sweeping overhaul of its military command structure following the coordinated assaults of April 25, 2026, which were claimed by the Jama’at Nusrat ul-Islam wal Muslimin (JNIM) and the Azawad Liberation Front (FLA). These attacks resulted in the tragic loss of former Defense Minister General Sadio Camara. A special […]
Journalist and media executive Aïssatou Diop Fall is now under scrutiny following her appearance before the Special Cybersecurity Division (DSC) of Senegal’s national police. The convocation comes after a public prosecutor’s office in Dakar initiated proceedings based on statements she made in a widely circulated video. The video, which sparked widespread debate, included remarks seemingly […]
Ousmane Sonko is navigating uncharted legal and political waters as a fresh challenge to his parliamentary seat emerges. A coalition of independent lawmakers has filed a petition challenging his election to the National Assembly, sparking a fresh wave of debate over the future of Senegal’s political landscape. The move, widely seen as a strategic maneuver […]
Just days after taking office, Benin’s newly elected President Romuald Wadagni is set to embark on his maiden foreign official trip. The highly anticipated visit will take him to Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, where he is expected to meet with his Ivorian counterpart, President Alassane Ouattara. While authorities in Cotonou have yet to release an official […]
The 6th of June 2026 is not just another date on the calendar—it is a day of deliberate defiance. For nearly six decades, Togo has operated under a deeply entrenched system where political, military, and ethnic interests intertwine to preserve power at all costs. Now, with the Togo en Pause movement, supported by the M66 […]
Barely a week into his term, Bénin’s President Romuald Wadagni is already making efforts to shape the executive branch. As the chosen successor to Patrice Talon, under whom he served as the Minister of Economy and Finance for two consecutive mandates, the new head of state navigates a delicate path. His objective is to safeguard […]