The Republic of Benin has just secured its place among the world’s elite in public finance governance. Recent findings from the Open Budget Survey have elevated the country to the…
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Massive demolitions near Niamey airport to bolster security against jihadist threats
In Kobontafa, a densely populated neighborhood bordering Niamey‘s international airport, residents are hurriedly dismantling their homes before the impending demolitions. Roofs, doors, and windows are being stripped down as authorities…
Mali and World Bank collaborate to transform national education system
The government of Mali is entering a decisive new phase of collaboration with the World Bank to fortify the national education sector. This initiative is designed to tackle the significant…
Mali offers bounties for jihadist leaders after deadly attacks
The Malian junta has escalated its fight against terrorism by placing a bounty on the heads of key jihadist figures, including the leader of the Group for Support of Islam…
Mali junta offers bounties for top jihadist and rebel leaders
Once a Tuareg rebel and seasoned Malian diplomat, Iyad Ag Ghaly now commands the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM), an alliance formed in 2017 that has…
Mali government offers rewards for top jihadist and rebel leaders
Iyad Ag Ghaly, a former Tuareg rebel and Malian diplomat, now heads the Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal Muslimin (JNIM), a coalition formed in 2017 that has become a dominant force…
Mali announces bounties for top jihadist and rebels after deadly attacks
Iyad Ag Ghaly, a seasoned Tuareg rebel and former Malian diplomat, now leads the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM), an alliance formed in 2017. Most wanted…
Bénin: Wadagni’s strategic pivot toward Côte d’Ivoire’s economic model
Following his inauguration, Beninese President Romuald Wadagni has made a decisive diplomatic move by selecting Côte d’Ivoire as the destination for his maiden official visit. This choice transcends mere protocol;…
Gabon and Guinea strengthen diplomatic ties with new ambassador’s visit
Conakry welcomed a new chapter in bilateral relations this week as Persis Lionel Essono Ondo, Gabon’s newly appointed extraordinary and plenipotentiary ambassador, presented his credentials to Morissanda Kouyaté, Guinea’s Minister…
Gabon’s new tax chief gets roadmap to boost revenue collection
At the presidential palace, Edith Laure Mbiguidi Oyaya was officially handed the reins of Gabon’s tax administration, marking a pivotal moment in the country’s fiscal strategy. Receiving the new leadership…
Cameroun railway corridor edea kribi to boost exports and mining logistics
The Cameroun railway corridor linking Edéa, Kribi, Lolabé and Campo reaches a pivotal milestone this week in Yaoundé. Representatives from the State, Africa Global Logistics (AGL) and Camalco—Canyon Resources’ local…
South Kivu faces dire humanitarian crisis as displaced surge amid health threats
South Kivu faces dire humanitarian crisis as displaced surge amid health threats June 4, 2026 Deep dive into the crisis Democratic Republic of the Congo: the perpetual emergency Related operations…