The Government of Bénin has taken decisive action against the widespread use of skin-lightening products. Effective from May 5th, a comprehensive ban prohibits the sale of creams, lotions, and other substances intended…
Border security crackdown sees 24 migrants stopped near Kassouala
Bénin border security crackdown sees 24 migrants stopped near Kassouala A routine check at a key border crossing in northern Bénin has uncovered an unauthorized migration attempt. On the morning of June…
Gabon tightens controls on sardine and ‘sans nom’ fish exports
The Gabonese government has implemented stricter measures to safeguard local fish supplies, announcing a temporary halt on sardine (Ethmalosa fimbriata) and « sans nom » (Heterotis niloticus) exports across the country. Effective…
West african cocoa leaders strengthen sustainable farming pact
Sustainable farming West african cocoa leaders strengthen sustainable farming pact Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire — Presidents Alassane Ouattara of Côte d’Ivoire and John Dramani Mahama of Ghana have jointly led a landmark summit…
Benin and Niger edge closer to reopening shared border
The shared border between Bénin and Niger may soon reopen after more than two years of near-total closure. Officials in Cotonou and Niamey confirm that both governments have initiated technical talks to…
Russia’s day celebrated in Chad: strengthening ties between Moscow and N’Djamena
The Russian Embassy in Chad marked the annual Russia Day celebrations, highlighting the steady progress in bilateral relations between Moscow and N’Djamena. This milestone event underscored the deepening cooperation across multiple sectors,…
Tchad and Algeria strengthen oil sector ties with high-level talks
The Director-General of Chad’s Autorité de Régulation du Secteur Pétrolier Aval (ARSAT), Mr. Hassan Adoum Younousmi, met with Algeria’s Minister of State for Hydrocarbons, Mr. Mohamed Arkab, in a pivotal discussion held…
Electric vehicles gaining ground in Côte d’Ivoire’s vtc sector
The electric vehicle revolution is quietly making its mark in Côte d’Ivoire’s urban mobility ecosystem. More than a thousand electric cars now crisscross the country’s roads, with the majority deployed in the…
Ousmane Sonko’s shifting political communication strategy
Ousmane Sonko’s shifting political communication strategy Since departing from his Prime Ministerial role, Ousmane Sonko has undergone a noticeable transformation in his public discourse. Where he once commanded a fiery, confrontational tone,…
Gabon aims to become central Africa’s leading medical hub
In a bold move to position Gabon as a premier medical destination in Central Africa, transitional leader Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to overhauling the national healthcare system….
Russian africa corps shifts strategy in Mali amid rising opposition
The Africa Corps, Moscow’s latest military deployment in Mali, is recalibrating its tactics by pulling troops away from the northern regions to safeguard the capital and the ruling junta while providing aerial…
Bénin faces critical health turnaround with free emergency care
Life-saving measures transform Bénin’s healthcare landscape The Bénin’s healthcare system has entered a transformative phase where financial barriers no longer obstruct urgent medical intervention. Authorities have formally implemented the policy of immediate…