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Bénin-Canada partnership boosts women’s digital inclusion
Home Diplomacy Bénin-Canada partnership drives women’s digital inclusion Diplomacy Bénin-Canada partnership drives women’s digital inclusion During a high-level visit to Cotonou on August 5, the collaboration between Bénin and Canada
Read MoreTogo’s judiciary boosted by 28 new magistrates
A pivotal moment in the ongoing modernization of Togo’s judicial framework unfolded this Tuesday, August 4, 2026, in Lomé. During a cabinet meeting, the executive branch formally endorsed two draft
Read MoreGabon’s mining boom aims to power economic transformation
Facing a steep decline in its oil revenues, Gabon is pivoting decisively toward mineral extraction as the cornerstone of its economic future. Over recent months, the government has unveiled ambitious
Read MoreCameroon: presidential decrees raise questions amid biya’s public absence
🇨🇲 Cameroon: presidential decrees spark debate over biya’s public absence In Cameroon, the recent official publication of decrees confirming the appointment of five new brigadier generals has ignited widespread discussion
Read More36 African migrants sue Cameroon over US deportation transfers
36 African migrants sue Cameroon over US deportation transfers Their legal representative, Me Joseph Fru Awah, argues that Cameroon cannot be used as a transit point for sending individuals back
Read MoreTogo facing international pressure over constitutional reform
The political crisis in Togo has escalated into an international dispute, with 43 civil society organizations (CSOs) from Africa and the diaspora urging the Economic Community of West African States
Read MoreSenegal’s economic slowdown: why political truce is now critical
The dawn of a new political era in Senegal brought with it high hopes for economic recovery after nearly three years of turbulence triggered by pre-election tensions in April 2024.
Read MoreCotonou enhances food safety and hygiene with regulated street vendors and port canteen
Key challenges How can Cotonou’s street food vendors maintain their livelihoods near the port area while ensuring safety and hygiene for both sellers and customers? Initiative spotlight Recognizing the unsafe
Read MoreNiger three years after the coup: promises unmet amid growing disillusionment
When General Abdourahamane Tiani seized power in Niamey on July 26, 2023, his justification rested on three pillars: restoring national sovereignty, eradicating terrorism, and ending foreign interference in Niger’s affairs.
Read MoreSenegal: civil servants face post-Magal challenges
In Senegal, the period immediately following the revered Grand Magal of Touba has ushered in a distinct sense of disquiet for many civil servants across the nation. The spiritual pilgrimage,
Read MoreEbola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo escalates as WHO chief visits
The World Health Organization (WHO) has raised alarm over the rapid escalation of the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), describing its spread as « occurring at
Read MoreAfter two months away, who is leading Cameroon amid paul biya’s absence
Yaoundé — The whereabouts of President Paul Biya, one of Africa’s longest-serving leaders, have sparked speculation across Cameroon as the 93-year-old leader completes two months abroad. Civil society groups and
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