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The National Energy Pact steering committee convened its inaugural meeting on August 4, 2026, at the SCIAM building in Abidjan. The session, chaired by Dr Souleymane DIARRASSOUBA, Minister of Planning and Development, included key government figures such as Mamadou SANGAFOWA-COULIBALY, Minister of Mines, Petroleum and Energy, along with senior advisors from the Ministry of Economy […]

World Bank’s Ousmane Diagana in Senegal to strengthen strategic partnership Senegal advances its economic transformation agenda with bold initiatives in industrialization, job creation, infrastructure expansion, and investment mobilization during this pivotal period. Ousmane Diagana, World Bank Vice President for West and Central Africa, is conducting an official visit to Dakar from August 4-8, 2026. This […]

The Bénin is crossing a historic milestone in its democratic journey. On Thursday, August 6, 2026, the 25 senators will convene at the Palais des Gouverneurs in Porto-Novo for a pivotal session. This gathering marks the first-ever election of the Senate’s executive bureau since the country transitioned to a bicameral system. The agenda is clear: […]

Un mémorandum confidentiel de l’AIEA datant de 2009 révélait que l’uranium congolais partait vers la Chine via les exportations de cobalt. Quinze ans plus tard, aucune mesure diplomatique n’a été prise. Entre 2000 et 2024, la RDC aurait exporté entre 2 000 et 5 000 tonnes d’uranium non déclarées, exposant les failles du contrôle nucléaire […]

Political temperatures are rising in Dakar as the National Assembly convenes an urgent meeting of its bureau today at 16:00. The call for this gathering, initiated by Ousmane Sonko, signals what many observers view as the unofficial kickoff to a highly charged legislative session. Insiders confirm that tensions have been escalating behind closed doors, with […]

European leaders are navigating a delicate diplomatic balance following a sudden surge of migrants into Spain’s North African enclave of Ceuta, with Madrid urging its EU counterparts to refrain from publicly condemning Morocco for its role in the crisis. The mass entry of over 72,000 people in a short period has raised urgent questions about […]

Gabon’s public debt continues its relentless climb, with forecasts indicating it will reach 94.3 % of gross domestic product (GDP) by 2027. These projections, outlined in official budget documents discussed in Libreville, place the country dangerously close to—and potentially beyond—the 70 % debt-to-GDP ceiling set by the Central African Economic and Monetary Community (CEMAC). Debt […]

Major shifts have unfolded within Cameroon’s military ranks in early August 2026, following a presidential decree signed by Head of State Paul Biya. The restructuring reflects strategic adjustments in the country’s defense leadership, signaling both continuity and evolution in management approaches. Key promotions reshaping Cameroon’s defense strategy The most notable change involves the elevation of […]

At a critical juncture for regional stability, the Economic Community of West African States (CEDEAO) has adopted a unified diplomatic stance toward the Alliance of Sahel States (AES). During an extraordinary summit held in Lungi, Sierra Leone, West African leaders established a firm principle: no member state may engage in separate negotiations with Mali, Burkina […]

The extractive sector in Gabon kicked off 2026 with mixed results. Overall activity declined by 2.9%, primarily due to a sharp drop in hydrocarbons, while the manganese industry maintained strong growth momentum. This assessment, based on the sector’s conjoncture report by the Directorate-General for Economy and Fiscal Policy, highlights Gabon’s ongoing structural reliance on its […]

Following a robust four-year period where foreign direct investments (FDI) into Senegal consistently averaged three billion dollars annually, there was a stark decline to just 37 million dollars in 2025. This dramatic shift is highlighted in the latest annual report from the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD). The crucial question now is […]