The Olympic de Marseille delegation touched down at Abidjan-Port Bouët International Airport on July 15, greeted by vibrant traditional dances, rhythmic drumming, and a passionate group of supporters. This historic…
Author: Kadi Alhassane
Journalist
Abidjan port expands trade ties with Sahel capitals amid regional shifts
Abidjan Port strengthens economic bridges with Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger The Port of Abidjan has deepened its economic ties with Ouagadougou, Bamako and Niamey, reinforcing its position as a…
Starlink approved in Côte d’Ivoire to boost rural connectivity
The green light has been given. Starlink, Elon Musk’s satellite internet service, is now authorized to operate in Côte d’Ivoire. The announcement came on July 16 at the U.S. Embassy…
Sonko’s touba remarks trigger legal action in Senegal
A fresh legal battle has emerged following Ousmane Sonko‘s controversial statements about Touba, sparking a formal complaint that demands judicial scrutiny. A prominent member of the Collectif des petits-fils de…
Sahel crisis escalates: US issues highest travel warning for Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso
The United States Department of State has once again updated its global travel advisory, placing 23 countries under the highest risk category—Level 4: Do Not Travel. Among the nations facing…
Boosting Benin’s entrepreneurs through government reforms
In a bold push to revitalize Benin’s economic backbone, the Minister of Small and Medium Enterprises and Employment Promotion embarked on a pivotal field visit on July 15, 2026. The…
How Gabon turns mining wealth into local development
economy how Gabon turns mining wealth into local development 147 For decades, Africa’s mineral wealth has flowed outward, enriching industries abroad while leaving mining communities with crumbling infrastructure, weak public…
Senegal’s political turmoil: ousmane sonko’s challenge to president faye’s administration
In Senegal, the political landscape is experiencing an intense escalation of tension at the highest levels of government. Ousmane Sonko, who now presides over the National Assembly and commands a…