Abidjan — Côte d’Ivoire has reached a pivotal milestone in its long-term development strategy after the national validation workshop for the National Territorial Development Framework (SNAT CI-2045) concluded successfully. Chaired by Dr….
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Royal vision for Morocco’s global economic positioning in throne speech
Royal vision for Morocco’s global economic positioning in throne speech A- A+ Tweet Facebook Whatsapp Linkedin Mail The Throne Speech delivered by His Majesty King Mohammed VI on the 27th anniversary of…
Africa’s economic powerhouses: how five nations shape the continent’s wealth
Fresh data from the African Development Bank reveals a striking economic reality: just five African nations generate nearly 60% of the continent’s total GDP. These economic powerhouses—Egypt, Nigeria, South Africa, Algeria, and…
Niger and Bénin border dispute: political leverage over unresolved crisis
Nearly two months after Beninese President Romuald Wadagni’s visit to Niamey and five weeks following technical discussions between experts from both nations, optimism about a swift resolution to the Niger-Bénin border crisis…
Bénin: high-level meeting between President Wadagni and Aliko Dangote
The official residence of the Beninese presidency in Cotonou became the backdrop for a landmark meeting on Tuesday, July 28, 2026. President Romuald Wadagni welcomed Nigerian business magnate Aliko Dangote, accompanied by…
Senegalese minister slams Sonko’s victimization claims, backs president faye
Senegalese minister slams Sonko’s victimization claims, backs president faye Senegal’s Minister of Communication, Yankhoba Diémé, has sharply criticized former Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, accusing him of orchestrating a deliberate strategy of victimization…
Niger’s diplomatic recalibration: security realities amid symbolic shifts
Since assuming leadership, General Abdourahamane Tiani has conspicuously steered Niger’s foreign policy towards a definitive break with traditional Western partners, concurrently forging closer ties with new allies, notably Russia. This strategic diplomatic…
Burkina Faso’s territorial control claims under scrutiny
Burkina Faso’s transitional government has declared that it now exerts authority over 74.53% of the national territory, a figure presented as proof of a successful military and security recovery. Yet, when measured…
Burkina Faso navigates between nationalistic symbols and persistent security challenges
In Burkina Faso, the distinction between political posturing and the harsh realities on the ground appears increasingly blurred. A recent decree by the military junta, establishing a « memory attire » to…
Benin cracks down on smig violations with worker reporting initiative
Government intensifies measures against wage violations below legal minimum The Beninese government has escalated its response to the persistent issue of employers failing to adhere to the legal minimum wage, currently set…
Burkina Faso: the digital militia’s impact on press freedom
In Burkina Faso, the struggle for press freedom has expanded beyond traditional newsrooms and field reporting, now encompassing the digital realm through orchestrated online harassment campaigns and strategic use of social media….
Unraveling the enduring special relationship between the united states and Morocco
The partnership between Washington and Rabat, often described as a “special relationship,” stands as one of the most enduring and distinctive in American diplomacy. Tracing its roots from unshakeable historical foundations to…