Bénin secures second place in Africa, tops francophone world for budget transparency

Over the past decade, Bénin has undergone a radical transformation in its financial governance. According to the latest Open Budget Survey from the International Budget Partnership, the country has achieved

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Lomé port faces strike threat: regional economy on edge

The economic engine of Togo is bracing for significant disruption. The union representing employees of the Port Autonome de Lomé (PAL) has officially submitted a three-day strike notice, scheduled from

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Gabon launches massive Kobé deepwater port project for post-oil industrial future

Gabon is laying the groundwork for its post-oil industrial independence. Under the leadership of President General Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, construction of the Kobé-Kobé deepwater port has officially begun. This

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Southern Libya serves as strategic rear base for Tuareg rebels’ assault on Kidal

Consistent intelligence reports indicate that the Azawad Liberation Front (FLA) has established a strategic corridor connecting Libya to northern Mali via Niger in order to orchestrate their recent military campaign.

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Benin’s asset-light governance model prioritizes development over costly presidential flights

Bénin’s pragmatic departure from traditional presidential aviation In a continent where presidential fleets are often equated with national prestige and sovereignty, the government of Bénin has adopted a distinctly economic

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Togo strengthens nuclear safety with new laws

LOMÉ — On Tuesday, June 9, 2026, the National Assembly of Togo adopted four groundbreaking laws designed to fortify nuclear safety and radiological risk management. The landmark decision, reached during

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Historic Chellah hosts US Morocco partnership celebration

Against the backdrop of ancient ruins at Chellah, Rabat, the United States Embassy commemorated a milestone in diplomatic history this week. The 250th anniversary of American independence was celebrated for

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Burkina Faso adopts ‘comrade’ in public administration

The Burkina Faso public administration has entered a new phase in its ideological restructuring. Effective June 1st, all government agencies are now required to address citizens and service users as

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Cameroon assembly swears in 22 top officials appointed by datouo

politics Cameroon assembly swears in 22 top officials appointed by datouo At the Cameroonian National Assembly, Secretary-General André Noël Essian formally installed 22 high-ranking officials nominated by President Théodore Datouo.

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Bénin’s 2026 budget: a bold leap toward social investment and economic resilience

In a landmark move, the Government of Bénin has approved a revised 2026 budget that redefines the nation’s economic trajectory. Under the leadership of President Romuald Wadagni, this unprecedented financial

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French business leaders explore Morocco’s investment potential in Rabat

French corporate executives concluded a five-day working visit to Rabat last week, engaging in high-level discussions with Moroccan officials about the Kingdom’s economic ambitions and investment climate. Strategic dialogue on

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DRC-CAR-UNHCR tripartite talks to repatriate 22,600 refugees

DRC-CAR-UNHCR tripartite talks to repatriate 22,600 refugees DRC-CAR-UNHCR tripartite meeting Society Wednesday, June 10, 2026 – 11:00 Kinshasa is currently hosting a critical tripartite meeting between the Democratic Republic of

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