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Gabon has just taken a bold step in reshaping its civil service recruitment framework. Under the guidance of Public Service Minister Laurence Ndong, the government has raised the maximum recruitment age to 40 years. This strategic move aims to broaden the talent pool and elevate professional standards within public administration, particularly by emphasizing merit-based selection […]

Benin’s sovereign debt rating has climbed another rung on the ladder. By upgrading the country’s long-term debt assessment from B1 to Ba3, Moody’s has positioned Cotonou within the “BB/Ba” category of sovereign signatures—one step closer to the coveted “investment grade” threshold. The accompanying stable outlook indicates that the agency does not anticipate any deterioration in […]

Burkina Faso’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Karamoko Jean Marie Traoré, hosted the Chargé d’Affaires of the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Nigeria in Ouagadougou on Thursday. This diplomatic encounter followed recent statements by Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu concerning the security landscape within the member nations of the Sahel States Confederation (AES). Diplomatic sources […]

Morocco stuns South Africa to reach CAN Women semi-finals Goals: Ouzraoui (31st), Ait El Haj (52nd penalty) for Morocco // Kgatlana (67th) for South Africa The Moroccan Atlas Lionesses have secured their place in the semi-finals of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations after a hard-fought 2-1 victory over South Africa. This win also marks […]

With Chad’s 66th Independence Day celebration approaching on August 11, 2026, Pahimi Padacké Albert, who leads the National Rally of Chadian Democrats (RNDT-Le Réveil) and stands as a prominent opposition figure, has issued a heartfelt plea for national unity, appeasement, and profound reconciliation. Addressing the Chadian populace on the eve of this significant national holiday, […]

Algeria shocks Ivory Coast in historic CAN women quarterfinal In a stunning display of skill and determination, Algeria’s women’s football team secured a historic first-ever semifinal berth at the CAN Women with a dramatic 2-1 victory over the Ivory Coast on Saturday. The win not only propels the Algerian squad into the tournament’s final four […]

Star Oil Tchad and Zone Auto join forces to enhance lubricant quality in N’Djamena In a decisive move to strengthen its distribution network for TotalEnergies lubricants in Chad, Star Oil Tchad has formalized a strategic partnership with Zone Auto. This collaboration coincides with the grand opening of a new retail outlet in N’Djamena’s 4th arrondissement, […]

Political Figures Clash Over Election Timing Ousmane Sonko, leader of the Patriots movement, has publicly criticized the delay in issuing an electoral decree, likening it to recent high-profile dismissals. Speaking to a large crowd in the heart of Ndiambour, he emphasized the president’s authority to act swiftly, noting that the same decree power used to […]

An attack on a military vehicle exposes persistent jihadist threats A vehicle carrying Nigerien armed forces personnel fell victim to an improvised explosive device on the Kabaji-Belongam road in the Tillabéri region on the evening of August 7, 2026. The attack, claimed by the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM), has reignited […]

The planned visit of Ousmane Sonko to the Koki daara in Louga took an unexpected turn as enthusiastic supporters gathered in large numbers, halting his progress. The leader of Pastef arrived in Louga this Saturday morning, intending to proceed with his visit to the Koki daara. However, the scale of the gathering of talibés and […]

Historic Fuel Delivery Bolsters Bamako’s Energy Supplies An unprecedented logistics operation concluded this Saturday in Bamako as a convoy of 840 fuel tanker trucks rolled into the capital, delivering critical energy resources to the nation. The massive fleet, escorted by Malian armed forces, marked a significant milestone in the country’s fuel supply stabilization efforts. Military […]