The ambush that shook Burkina Faso On the morning of September 26, 2022, a military convoy carrying vital supplies to the besieged town of Djibo was ambushed in the northern…
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Benin stands out as berd’s gateway in west africa investment drive
The Bénin has solidified its position as a strategic partner for the Banque Européenne pour la Reconstruction et le Développement (BERD) following a high-level meeting in Cotonou on Tuesday, July…
Togo opposition questions foreign military presence amid rising security concerns
The northern region of Togo is under mounting pressure as jihadist spillover from the Sahel intensifies, yet the government’s growing collaboration with foreign security forces has ignited a political firestorm…
Dangote expands investment in Cameroon with new oil sector plans
Economy Dangote expands investment in Cameroon with new oil sector plans After establishing a strong presence in the cement industry, Dangote Group is now in advanced negotiations to make significant…
Chad’s economic outlook: 5.3% growth projected for 2026
The National Economic and Financial Committee (CNEF) of Chad convened its second ordinary session of 2026 on July 21 in N’Djamena, chaired by the Minister of State for Finance, Budget,…
Chelsea breaks Premier League transfer record with £117m Morgan Rogers deal
Chelsea Football Club has shattered another Premier League record, securing the services of Aston Villa winger Morgan Rogers in a blockbuster transfer worth £117 million—equivalent to 137 million euros. The…
Emmanuelle Blatmann set to lead France’s diplomatic mission in Dakar
With her extensive expertise in African affairs, Emmanuelle Blatmann, aged 46, will soon take up the role of France’s Ambassador to Senegal. Since January 2024, she has led the Africa…
Arsenal pushes for Bruno Guimaraes amid Premier League transfer race
Arsenal has opened direct negotiations with Newcastle United to secure the transfer of Brazilian midfield maestro Bruno Guimaraes before the Premier League season kicks off. The 28-year-old international, who has…
Tabrichat ambush exposes Mali’s security crisis amid rising attacks
The deadliest ambush in Mali’s northern conflict in fifteen years struck near Tabrichat on July 18, leaving over 50 Malian soldiers dead and dozens missing or captured. The attack targeted…
Bénin prioritises climate and inclusion in 2027 budget strategy
The Republic of Bénin has taken a decisive step toward modernising its public policies with the introduction of its 2027 budget framework. The first government of the seven-year term has…
Burkina Faso under Traoré: power through force and its consequences
In Burkina Faso, each public statement by Captain Ibrahim Traoré sharpens the debate surrounding the legitimacy of his rule and the country’s political trajectory since the September 2022 coup d’état.…
Gabon’s strategic shift: balancing sovereignty with France partnership
For three intensive days, Gabon’s head of state, General Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, embarked on a high-stakes state visit to France. At the forefront of discussions with President Emmanuel Macron…