Côte d’Ivoire’s digital economy jumps 4% in global IT ranking

Ivory Coast climbs in global digital competitiveness index Ivory Coast has made remarkable strides in its digital economy, as evidenced by the 2026 edition of the ICT Development Index (IDI)…

Niger: strategic partnership between ccr and iom takes shape in Niamey

Dr. Mamoudou Harouna Djingarey and the IOM delegation align visions for national sovereignty and progress. Niamey, July 29, 2026 — A landmark diplomatic engagement unfolded in the hallowed halls of…

Gold industry in Burkina Faso: sovereignty ambitions vs geopolitical risks

Burkina Faso’s gold sector faces a defining moment: economic independence or strategic vulnerability? Burkina Faso is reshaping its gold sector through bold institutional and industrial reforms. With the establishment of…

Electricity crisis in Gabon plummets by 20% in early 2026

In the first quarter of 2026, Gabon’s electricity production plummeted by a staggering 13.2% compared to the previous quarter and a sharp 20.1% year-on-year. This alarming decline, officially documented in…

Niger–Benin border closure: political leverage over practical solutions

The diplomatic overtures between Niger and Benin, following recent technical discussions, initially suggested a potential resolution to the prolonged border closure. Yet, the recent remarks by Niger’s transitional leader, General…

Morocco’s rise under King Mohammed VI’s leadership on global stage

Morocco has firmly established itself as a leading political, economic, and social force, not only across Africa and the Arab world but also throughout the Mediterranean basin and globally. This…

Benin launches committee to modernize legal framework for economic growth

The Republic of Benin has taken a decisive step toward modernizing its legal system, a move seen as pivotal for socio-economic development and national attractiveness. On the afternoon of July…

Ferroviaire : au Sénégal, l’AFD et l’Europe financent l’extension du Train express régional Dakar

Pétrole : Shell ouvre une nouvelle frontière en Méditerranée avec sa découverte au large de l’EgypteAlors que l’Égypte cherche à renforcer ses capacités énergétiques et à attirer davantage d’investissements dans…

Cameroon’s silent leader: where is president Paul biya?

appels sur l’actualité Cameroon’s silent leader: where is president Paul biya? 29/07/2026 – 10:55 Listen – 03:25 For over 50 days, Cameroon’s president Paul Biya has remained out of public…

Benin Nigeria economic ties take bold step with dangote meeting

Bénin and Nigeria strengthen economic ties with historic Dangote meeting In a landmark move for West African economic integration, Bénin President Romuald Wadagni welcomed Africa’s richest man, Nigerian industrialist Aliko…

DRC constitutional court ruling on referendum law: what it means

The Democratic Republic of the Congo has entered a new phase in its political landscape following a landmark decision by the Constitutional Court regarding the referendum law. This ruling carries…

Will Félix Tshisekedi seek a third term in the Democratic Republic of Congo

Democratic Republic of Congo: will Félix Tshisekedi seek a third term? In Kinshasa, Radio Okapi declared on July 28, 2026: “The suspense is over! The Constitutional Court has validated the…