Faso Mêbo agency under scrutiny: showcase projects raise transparency concerns

Established by the transitional authorities as a symbol of national reconstruction and regained sovereignty, the Faso Mêbo agency, created under the impetus of Captain Ibrahim Traoré, now faces many questions.

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ECOWAS competition body tackles digital economy challenges in Banjul seminar

The Regional Competition Authority of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the EU-funded Programme to Support Competition and Consumer Product Safety in Sub-Saharan Africa (PacoSPro) have launched

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Marc Cucurella joins Real Madrid: Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso left in the dark

This is the big operation of the early summer transfer window. Marc Cucurella has left Chelsea to return to his native Spain. The left-back of La Roja will join Real

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Regional security: Abidjan extends hand to Mali and Burkina Faso against terrorist threat

As terrorist attacks intensify across the Sahel, Abidjan is reaffirming the urgent need for a unified front. Faced with this security emergency, Captain Ibrahim Traoré must now choose pragmatism and

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France and Côte d’Ivoire defence chiefs open new chapter in strategic partnership at Eurosatory

Téné Birahima Ouattara et Sébastien Lecornu On the sidelines of the Eurosatory 2026 international defence exhibition held in France, Vice-Prime Minister and Minister of Defence Téné Birahima Ouattara was received

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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

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ECOWAS 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

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Forty 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

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Côte 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

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Pastef 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,

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Benin 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

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Border 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

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