“Senegal will tremble”: Ousmane Sonko flexes his muscles at Pastef congress

Elevating air travel: Côte d’Ivoire’s 25% tax reduction

The Ivorian government has initiated a significant policy shift. With the dual objectives of bolstering the national carrier, Air Côte d’Ivoire, and enhancing the accessibility of air travel, a substantial 25% reduction in passenger levies has been formally implemented. This decision transmits a strong message to the aviation sector. By choosing to decrease airport taxes […]

Chad hosts african water forum in N’Djamena july 2026

Chad is set to take center stage in continental water discourse as it prepares to host the African Water Forum titled From Vision to Action on July 15 and 16, 2026, in N’Djamena. The announcement was made during a press briefing led by the country’s Minister of State for Finance, Tahir Hamid Nguilin, alongside the […]

Mali offers rewards for top jihadist and rebel leaders amid escalating violence

Iyad Ag Ghaly, a former Tuareg rebel and Malian diplomat, has risen to prominence as the leader of the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM), established in 2017. Now, he stands among the most wanted figures in the Sahel, facing United Nations sanctions, a U.S. terror watchlist, and an International Criminal Court […]