Ebola outbreak in democratic republic of Congo draws who chief visit

The Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO) has landed in Kinshasa to engage with President Félix Tshisekedi as the Democratic Republic of Congo battles its seventeenth Ebola outbreak. The…

Cameroun: major military reshuffle amid president Biya’s prolonged absence

Cameroon’s defence landscape has undergone significant reshuffling as President Paul Biya remains overseas for an extended period, fuelling speculation about the country’s governance stability. A presidential decree signed on August…

Bénin unveils $14.5 billion climate resilience plan for sustainable growth

The government of Bénin has announced plans to mobilize $14.5 billion—approximately 8,004.38 billion FCFA—to bolster the nation’s economic resilience against climate risks while accelerating its transition toward sustainable development. This…

Cameroon president paul biya issues decrees amid prolonged absence

As the African nation of Cameroon grapples with the prolonged absence of its 93-year-old president, Paul Biya has intensified his use of presidential decrees to demonstrate ongoing governance and maintain…

Bénin and Nigeria unite to strengthen west african security against terror threat

Joint military talks in Cotonou signal new era in counter-terrorism cooperation The rapid escalation of armed extremist groups across West Africa has pushed Bénin and Nigeria to deepen their military…

Atlanta 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…

Bénin and Saint-Petersburg deepen economic ties amid global shifts

The Republic of Bénin is navigating today’s shifting geopolitical landscape with a clear, pragmatic strategy: diversifying partnerships while strengthening historic alliances with Western nations. In a recent high-level meeting in…

Côte d’Ivoire accelerates energy pact with national governance structure

New governance framework launched to drive Côte d’Ivoire’s energy ambitions Côte d’Ivoire has taken a decisive step toward achieving its energy transformation goals with the inaugural meeting of the National…

World bank vice president visits Senegal to boost economic ties

World Bank delegation led by Ousmane Diagana arrives in Dakar for strategic talks During a critical phase of Senegal’s economic transformation agenda, World Bank Vice President Ousmane Diagana embarks on…

Senegal: former ally criticises government over economic policies

In a bold political move, Lansana Gagny Sakho, a prominent technocrat and long-time associate of Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, has publicly distanced himself from the government’s economic direction. Speaking with…

Gabon’s extractive sector faces oil decline, manganese brightens outlook in q1 2026

Gabon’s extractive industries experienced a mixed start to 2026. Overall sector activity saw a 2.9% contraction, primarily driven by a downturn in hydrocarbons. In contrast, the manganese segment continued its…

Sénégal struggles to draw foreign investment despite strong economy

The once-thriving flow of foreign direct investment (FDI) into Sénégal has experienced a dramatic reversal, plummeting from an average of three billion dollars annually over the past four years to…