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Gabon takes control of its fisheries resources
Libreville, 17 June 2026 – Just days before the sustainable fisheries partnership agreement between Gabon and the European Union was set to expire, the Gabonese government made a major political
Read MoreECOWAS high-level meeting targets community court ruling enforcement in Cotonou
From June 17 to 19, 2026, Benin’s economic capital hosts the second gathering of National Competent Authorities (NCAs) of the ECOWAS Court of Justice. This critical session aims to break
Read MoreForty nations back Moroccan sovereignty over Sahara in Geneva council session
Forty countries reaffirmed their support for Morocco’s sovereignty over its southern territories during the 62nd session of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva. This emerged from a declaration read
Read MoreCôte d’Ivoire and Ghana strengthen partnership for sustainable cocoa
Afrique Côte d’Ivoire and Ghana strengthen partnership for sustainable cocoa The presidents of Côte d’Ivoire and Ghana reaffirm their commitment to building a sustainable cocoa economy amid global and climate
Read MorePastef rift: Ibrahima Diam Sow joins Diomaye coalition in Podor
Pastef rift: Ibrahima Diam Sow joins Diomaye coalition in Podor The departure of Ibrahima Diam Sow from Pastef marks a turning point in Podor’s political landscape. The former party coordinator,
Read MoreBenin launches crackdown on harmful skin-lightening products
The government of Bénin has taken decisive action against the market for skin-lightening products. As of 5 May, a range of creams, lotions, and other substances designed to lighten the
Read MoreBorder security: 24 migrants intercepted near Kassouala in northern Bénin
Border security operations in northeastern Bénin have yielded significant results. On Tuesday, 16 June 2026, police officers stationed at the Okpara bridge in Kassouala district stopped a group of 24
Read MoreGabon temporarily bans sardine and ‘sans nom’ fish exports to protect local supply
The government is taking a tougher stance to safeguard the national fish market. Since 26 March 2026, the export of sardine (Ethmalosa fimbriata) and the fish commonly called ‘sans nom’
Read MoreCôte d’Ivoire and Ghana strengthen commitment to sustainable cocoa farming
Côte d’Ivoire and Ghana strengthen commitment to sustainable cocoa farming President Alassane Ouattara of Côte d’Ivoire and his Ghanaian counterpart John Dramani Mahama co-chaired a high-level summit on the Côte
Read MoreBénin and Niger move closer to reopening their shared border
The border between Bénin and Niger could soon reopen after more than two years of almost complete closure. According to converging information from Cotonou and Niamey, officials from both nations
Read MoreRussia Day in Chad: Ambassador Highlights Deepening Partnership and Shared Goals
Russia Day in Chad: Ambassador Highlights Deepening Partnership and Shared Goals The Russian Embassy in Chad celebrated Russia Day, showcasing the growth of bilateral relations in education, security, and diplomacy.
Read MoreChad and Algeria strengthen downstream oil cooperation
The director general of Chad’s Downstream Petroleum Sector Regulatory Authority (ARSAT), Mr. Hassan Adoum Younousmi, was received in audience on 16 June by the Minister of State, Minister of Hydrocarbons
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