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Benin and Nigeria strengthen security ties against rising terrorism threats
The escalating threat posed by armed groups in West Africa has pushed Benin and Nigeria to deepen their military collaboration. On August 4, 2026, a high-level Nigerian military delegation led
Read MoreAtlanta e-sinistre la nouvelle plateforme digitale d’Atlanta Assurance Côte d’Ivoire
Atlanta Assurance Côte d’Ivoire, filiale de Holmarcom Finance Company, déploie une nouvelle plateforme digitale dédiée à la gestion des sinistres. Cette solution vise à réduire les délais de traitement et
Read More66 years of Ivory Coast independence: Yaya Fofana’s call to youth on work and discipline
Sixty-six years ago, Côte d’Ivoire seized its destiny under the visionary leadership of President Félix Houphouët-Boigny. Today, as the nation commemorates its independence, we reflect not only on the past
Read MoreGabon’s president joins Côte d’Ivoire’s independence celebration
Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire — The President of Gabon, Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, arrived in Abidjan on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, to attend the 66th anniversary of Côte d’Ivoire’s independence. His
Read MoreBenin strengthens ties with Saint-Petersburg amid global shifts
In a rapidly evolving geopolitical landscape across West Africa, Benin is embracing a bold and pragmatic diplomatic approach. Recent high-level discussions in Saint-Petersburg between Benin’s ambassador to Russia and key
Read MoreBenin’s economic resilience shines despite global challenges
Benin’s remarkable growth defies global uncertainty Even as global markets tremble under geopolitical tensions and supply chain disruptions, Benin stands out with an exceptional economic trajectory. The country’s GDP surged
Read MoreDRC ceasefire verification mechanism stalled after expelled officer
Nearly four months after its creation in Montreux, the expanded joint ceasefire verification mechanism (MCVE+) designed to monitor compliance between Kinshasa and the AFC/M23 has yet to begin operations. The
Read MoreCôte d’Ivoire advances energy pact with new pilot committee leadership
The National Energy Pact steering committee convened its maiden session on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at the SCIAM building in Abidjan, chaired by Dr Souleymane DIARRASSOUBA, Minister of Planning and
Read MoreWorld Bank delegation led by Ousmane Diagana strengthens ties with Senegal
The Vice President of the World Bank for West and Central Africa, Ousmane Diagana, is on an official visit to Dakar from August 4 to 8, 2026. This high-level mission
Read MoreBénin senate gears up for historic leadership vote
Bénin Bénin senate gears up for historic leadership vote A landmark moment in Bénin’s democratic evolution is on the horizon. On Thursday, August 6, 2026, the 25 members of the
Read MoreSenegal: former ally of sonko questions government’s economic direction
Senegal’s political landscape is witnessing a significant shift as Lansana Gagny Sakho, a prominent technocrat once closely aligned with Ousmane Sonko’s movement, publicly distances himself from the Prime Minister. Sakho’s
Read MoreRDC : l’AIEA savait depuis 2009 que l’uranium partait vers la Chine
Un mémorandum confidentiel de l’AIEA datant de 2009 révélait que l’uranium congolais partait vers la Chine via les exportations de cobalt. Quinze ans plus tard, aucune mesure diplomatique n’a été
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