Togo regulatory body clears PEREL plus electricity tender process

The Togo Public Procurement Regulatory Authority’s Dispute Resolution Committee (CRD) delivered a landmark ruling on June 19, 2026, closing the case on allegations of procedural flaws in the international tender…

Benin Niger border thaw could boost west african trade

EconomyNiger Benin-Niger border thaw could boost West African trade A joint expert committee’s findings spark hope for ending a three-year border blockade between Benin and Niger, with potential regional economic…

Benin Niger border thaw raises hopes for economic revival

EconomyNiger A thaw in Benin-Niger relations could revive trade Joint expert committee findings suggest a path forward for reopening the closed border between Benin and Niger. A joint technical committee…

Storm alert delays France Iraq world cup kickoff in philadelphia

Storm alert delays France-Iraq World Cup kickoff in Philadelphia A severe weather alert echoed through Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia just as the second match of the World Cup group…

Bénin revises national accounts base with 25.2% GDP surge in 2023

Bénin revises national accounts base with 25.2% GDP surge in 2023 The Institut national de la statistique et de la démographie (INStaD) has finalized the rebasing of Benin’s national accounts,…

Bishop fulgence muteba warns against referendum amid democratic instability

Romain Gras Journalist specializing in DRC and Great Lakes affairs Cenco M23 Joseph Kabila Félix Tshisekedi Bishop Fulgence Muteba: “The referendum is untimely given the ongoing conflict” The President of…

Benin Niger border thaw raises hopes for economic revival

EconomyNiger Benin-Niger border thaw raises hopes for economic revival A joint expert committee has reignited prospects for resolving the prolonged border dispute between Benin and Niger. Analysts highlight why this…

Cameroun crackdown on human trafficking ring promising fake foreign jobs

Society Cameroun crackdown on human trafficking ring promising fake foreign jobs Operating under the guise of network marketing firms, a criminal syndicate lured job-seeking youth with lucrative overseas employment offers.…

Louis-Paul Motaze eyes Cameroon’s vice-presidency amid political shifts

Cameroon’s political landscape is buzzing with whispers of change as Finance Minister Louis-Paul Motaze quietly maneuvers behind the scenes to secure a high-profile position. Insiders report that his sights are…

Mali electoral district reform and 2024 census: growing gap in representation

Mali’s electoral map faces scrutiny as 2024 census reveals demographic shifts The 2024 population and housing census highlights rapid urban expansion and shrinking rural communities, raising questions about electoral fairness…

Marguerite Gnakadé’s prolonged detention exposes Togo’s political tensions

In Togo, the name Marguerite Gnakadé has come to symbolize the growing pressures faced by opposition figures amid escalating political tensions. A former Minister of Defense from 2020 to 2022—making…

Jnim claims responsibility for Niamey airport assault in Niger

The Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM) has publicly asserted its role in the recent attack on Niamey’s international airport, marking a significant escalation in security threats…