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Endeavour mining’s substantial economic and social impact in Côte d’Ivoire

Endeavour Mining, a prominent gold producer responsible for over a quarter of Côte d’Ivoire’s national gold output, officially unveiled its inaugural country impact report for the period of 2021-2025 on Monday, June 29, 2026, in Abidjan. Titled “Creating Tangible Value,” the report details the company’s significant contributions within the nation. Laeticia Gadegbeku-Ouattara, Vice President of […]

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Drc government to deploy 20,000 mining security agents

In a bold move to overhaul the mining sector’s governance, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is partnering with a private firm to train and deploy 20,000 specialized security agents. These personnel will be tasked with safeguarding large-scale mining operations, overseeing artisanal mining sites, and strengthening the traceability of mineral exports across the country. […]

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Togo’s recurring flood challenges underscore calls for new governance

With each annual return of the rainy season, Togo grapples with a familiar cycle of devastation. Widespread inundation transforms thoroughfares into waterways, submerges residential areas, and forces countless households to independently manage the resulting damage. For a significant segment of the Togolese populace, these climatic events are no longer anomalies but an entrenched and recurring […]

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Endeavour mining’s substantial economic and social impact in Côte d’Ivoire

Abidjan – Endeavour Mining, a prominent gold producer, has announced a significant financial injection of 1,710 billion FCFA into the Ivorian economy between 2021 and 2025. This substantial contribution includes 644 billion FCFA channeled directly to the state through taxes, royalties, and dividends, as detailed in the company’s inaugural Country Impact Report specifically dedicated to […]

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Bénin’s judicial expertise shines at World Customs Organization anti-drug panel

Bénin Bénin’s judicial expertise shines at World Customs Organization anti-drug panel Special Prosecutor Mario Mètonou represented Bénin as an esteemed expert at the annual Council session of the World Customs Organization (WCO). He participated in a crucial high-level panel focused on combating narcotics trafficking, held in Brussels on Friday, June 26, 2026. This notable participation […]

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Romuald wadagni embarks on Benin administrative overhaul

In a significant institutional move, President Romuald Wadagni has initiated a comprehensive restructuring of Bénin’s public administration. This ambitious reform involves the dissolution of several key strategic agencies, many of which were established during the previous administration led by Patrice Talon. This wave of agency dissolutions, particularly impacting the cultural and tourism sectors, reflects a […]

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Gabon’s ecotourism journey: grand ambitions meet real challenges

Gabon’s ecotourism journey: grand ambitions meet real challenges The government of Gabon officially unveiled its progressive National Strategy for Sustainable Tourism and Handicraft Development in Libreville on June 29, 2026. This initiative marks a pivotal step in Gabon’s commitment to diversifying its economy in preparation for a post-oil era and establishing itself as a premier […]