Chinese buses for Senegal a good deal if local jobs follow, says EU lawmaker

Social democrat MEP Udo Bullmann argued that Senegalese authorities are justified in using European Union development funds to buy Chinese‑made buses, provided the deal brings benefits to Senegalese workers. A…

Strengthening constitutional ties between Gabon and Togo through shared judicial vision

Gabon and Togo are taking a decisive step toward deeper constitutional collaboration, laying the groundwork for shared strategies and mutual expertise. This initiative was formalized during a high-level meeting at…

Bénin mandates uniforms for Kétou motorcycle taxi drivers

In Kétou, motorcycle taxi riders will soon be required to wear a uniform while working. The municipal authorities are launching a registration drive ahead of this reform, which is described…

PSG confirms Gonçalo Ramos transfer to AC Milan in major summer deal

The Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) has officially announced its first major summer transfer, marking a significant shift in the club’s strategy. Gonçalo Ramos, the Portuguese striker who has spent the past…

N’Djamena: holiday cassava sales fund student’s education

Tchad N’Djamena: holiday cassava sales fund student’s education In N’Djamena, students like Léa use the school holidays to sell cassava, gaining life lessons and financial independence amid widespread poverty. For…

Over 1,000 compliance and risk officers to meet in Lomé this July

In a globalised economy where trust has become the most precious currency, Africa is accelerating its regulatory transformation. The Togolese capital will host the 3rd edition of the “Compliance and…

Senegal to hold referendum on constitutional reform limiting presidential powers

Senegal to hold referendum on constitutional reform limiting presidential powers President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has announced he will submit the proposed constitutional revision to a popular referendum, provided the National…

Sonara’s 700 billion bluff: misleading President Paul Biya?

Seven years after the devastating fire at Sonara, the company’s CEO took the podium to solemnly announce to the world’s media that the refinery would rise again on Monday, June…

Access roads to Malombo bridge in Nyong-et-Kellé near completion, work ahead of schedule

As of June 29, 2026, work on the access roads to the bridge over the Nyong River at Malombo, in the Nyong-et-Kellé department, is nearing completion. After finishing the road…

Bénin renews commitment to refugee protection at world refugee day 2026 in natitingou

The Maison des Jeunes in Natitingou hosted the official celebrations of World Refugee Day 2026 on Saturday, 20 June 2026. The opening ceremony was chaired by Mr Djibril MAMA CISSE,…

Boko haram strikes school in borno state, students abducted

In a fresh wave of violence, armed fighters from Boko Haram stormed a public secondary school in Lassa, Borno State, in the early hours of the morning, forcibly taking several…

Cabral Libii calls for gradual end to death penalty in Cameroon

Attending the 9th World Congress against the death penalty in Paris, France, the Cameroonian deputy is pushing for a phased abolition of capital punishment in Cameroon. Cabral Libii argued that…