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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 at 52,000 FCFA. Authorities are urging workers who are underpaid to report violations directly to the National Social Security Fund (CNSS), emphasizing that […]
Morocco and Mali inaugurate major vocational training center in Bamako Morocco and Mali flags © DR The Complexe Mohammed VI de Formation professionnelle in Bamako has been officially handed over to Malian authorities, marking a significant milestone in South-South cooperation. This state-of-the-art facility, covering 5,200 m², was built through the Mohammed VI Foundation for Sustainable […]
United States mulls military strikes against Mali’s JNIM amid Africa Corps setbacks The administration of former U.S. President Donald Trump is reportedly evaluating the possibility of authorizing targeted military strikes against the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM), an Al Qaeda-affiliated militant organization active in Mali. This potential shift in strategy comes […]
Bienvenue sur le direct de L’Équipe pour suivre le match Strasbourg – Galatasaray. Le début du match est programmé le mardi 15 décembre 2026 à 20h00 . Retrovez plus d’informations concernant les équipes et leurs effectifs grâce à nos fiches détaillées : Strasbourg et Galatasaray. Accédez aussi à toutes les informations liées à la compétition […]
The International Monetary Fund has delivered a harsh economic reality check to Niger: border closures have drained public coffers of a staggering 117 billion West African CFA francs. As trade arteries linking Sahelian markets to coastal ports remain severed, the financial hemorrhage exposes the fragility of military-led governance and its high-stakes gamble on regional isolation. […]
Reirement de situation majeur sur la scène politique béninoise. Longtemps opposé à la création de la chambre haute du Parlement, l’ancien chef de l’État Thomas Boni Yayi annonce qu’il exercera finalement son droit de sénateur, évoquant la nécessité d’ouvrir un espace de dialogue face à un paysage politique verrouillé. C’est un changement de posture significatif […]
Tchad’s opposition under siege: how state repression tightens its grip The recent sentencing of top figures from the Groupe de Concertation des Acteurs Politiques (GCAP)—Tchad’s largest opposition coalition—goes far beyond a judicial ruling. It exposes a harsh truth: authorities are systematically criminalizing dissent and suffocating democratic space. Since the Conseil militaire de transition (CMT) seized […]
Le Gabon vient de tourner une page importante pour l’avenir de ses forêts, de ses côtes et de sa faune. Après plusieurs jours de travaux, l’atelier national de validation de la Stratégie et du Plan d’Action Nationaux pour la Biodiversité (SPANB) 2022-2030 s’est clôturé ce mardi à Libreville. Une feuille de route pour protéger 30% […]
Niger’s fight for stability: community resilience and inclusive dialogue Niger continues to grapple with escalating security threats and terrorist attacks that have destabilized entire regions. In response, a growing movement of community-driven peace initiatives has emerged, championing inclusive dialogue as a cornerstone for sustainable stability. This approach transcends traditional security measures by integrating civil society, […]
Lomé emerges as a key link in Russia’s sanctions-evading maritime network Once known solely as a commercial gateway in West Africa, the Port of Lomé is quietly transforming into a critical node in Moscow’s global sanctions-busting logistics chain. Recent dockings of vessels linked to Russia’s so-called ghost fleet—including the Britnev-associated cargo ship and the Baltic […]
The notion of a swift resolution through alignment with Moscow has clearly faded in Mali. While the Malian transitional government continues to champion a rhetoric of self-reliance and expresses skepticism towards Western allies, the stark reality on the ground is undeniable: the security situation is rapidly deteriorating, and the strategy implemented by Russian paramilitaries has […]
Human RightsDemocratic Republic of Congo RDC : le droit international humanitaire bafoué In the eastern regions of the Democratic Republic of Congo, widespread breaches of international humanitarian law continue unabated. The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) urges greater adherence to these crucial regulations, while military judicial authorities affirm their commitment to prosecuting those […]