Benin’s food systems project aims to revive degraded farmlands by 2030

The backbone of Benin’s economy is under threat. With agriculture employing nearly 70% of the workforce and contributing 26% to the national GDP, the country’s prosperity hinges on healthy soils.…

Financial transparency under scrutiny in Senegal’s political funds

In a bold statement that has reignited debates over political funding in Senegal, former minister Abdourahmane Diouf has shed light on the management of public funds allocated to the Prime…

Tragedy strikes funeral in Chinagodrar as nigerian military drones strike

A peaceful gathering meant to honor a life turned into a nightmare on July 24 in the village of Chinagodrar, located in the northern part of the Tillabéri region. What…

Paul Biya’s 49-day absence fuels speculation in Cameroon

Paul Biya, Cameroon’s 93-year-old president, has now spent 49 days outside the country—matching his longest absence of 2024. Since departing for a private trip to Europe on June 7, he…

Kjell Scherpen seals Premier League move worth €10m from Belgium

One of Belgium’s most promising goalkeepers is set to make a high-profile switch to English football after Kjell Scherpen finalized his move to Ipswich Town in a deal reportedly worth…

Sécurisation des frontières : la Libye annonce un vaste ratissage jusqu’à la frontière avec le Tchad

Afrique Sécurisation des frontières : la Libye annonce un vaste ratissage jusqu’à la frontière avec le Tchad Le colonel Ahmed Abu Qila annonce le ratissage de vastes zones au sud…

Côte d’Ivoire launches national public key infrastructure for digital trust

The Ivorian digital landscape is undergoing a pivotal transformation in cybersecurity. Authorities have activated the country’s first national Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), a cornerstone system designed to issue and manage…

Togo university of Lomé registration guide for 2024

The University of Lomé (UL), Togo’s leading higher education institution, welcomes thousands of new high school graduates and returning students annually. For the current academic year, the university has streamlined…

Escalating tensions grip military regimes in Burkina Faso and Niger

The Sahel’s shifting security landscape The already volatile security and political climate across the Sahel-Saharan belt has intensified. Within the Alliance of Sahel States (AES), Burkina Faso’s military leadership has…

Diplomatic thaw between Niger and ECOWAS: pathways to reconciliation

Three years after the coup that ousted President Mohamed Bazoum, Niger’s military leadership remains locked in diplomatic tension with the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). The regional bloc…

Nigeria reaffirms support for Western Sahara amid Morocco’s gas pipeline ambitions

Abuja’s renewed commitment to self-determination for the Sahrawi people signals a bold diplomatic stance against Morocco’s long-standing territorial claims. The Nigerian government’s official recognition of the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic…

Cameroun LNG production to decline as Hilli Episeyo departs in 2026

Cameroon’s economic outlook is facing a critical turning point. The Hilli Episeyo, a floating liquefied natural gas (LNG) vessel anchored off the coast of Kribi since 2018, is set to…