Bénin leads francophone world in budget transparency breakthrough

Over the past decade, Bénin has undergone a remarkable transformation in its financial governance. The latest Open Budget Survey results reveal a historic score of 79 out of 100—a score…

Looming strike threatens to paralyse Togo’s port economy

Port Autonome de Lomé braces for potential three-day shutdown The economic heartbeat of Togo—its Port Autonome de Lomé (PAL)—stands on the precipice of severe disruption. The port’s workforce has issued…

Jnim blockade disrupts west african trade routes in Mali

JNIM’s blockade squeezes west African supply chains from Mali Recent coordinated assaults by the Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal Muslimin (JNIM) and the Front de Libération de l’Azawad (FLA) on April…

Gabon’s giant Kobé port project to reshape industrial future

Gabon is taking a bold step toward securing its economic future beyond oil dependency. Under the leadership of President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, the groundbreaking ceremony for the deep-water port…

Ashoka Buildcon proposes integrated bypass for Yaoundé at 1.26 trillion FCFA

Cameroon’s ambitious Yaoundé bypass project has captured the attention of a new global player. Ashoka Buildcon Limited, an Indian infrastructure giant, has submitted a comprehensive proposal for the estimated 1.26…

Yas Togo expands logistics network with six new vehicles for distributors

Strengthening Togo’s telecom ecosystem through strategic partnerships Yas Togo has taken a decisive step to fortify its distribution network by handing over six new vehicles to key wholesale partners. The…

Dakar court postpones Sonko-Niang villa dispute to july 2026

Senegal’s top civil court delays verdict in high-profile property feud The long-running legal battle pitting former Tourism Minister Mame Mbaye Niang against Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko over a luxury villa…

Mali: southern Libya as touareg rebels’ logistical hub for Kidal offensive

Converging reports confirm that the Front de Libération de l’Azawad (FLA), a Tuareg rebel faction, has established a critical supply route linking southern Libya to northern Mali via Niger to…

Dakar court postpones mame mbaye niang and ousmane sonko case to july 2026

The Dakar High Court has once again delayed proceedings in the legal dispute between Mame Mbaye Niang and Ousmane Sonko, rescheduling the case for July 22, 2026. The postponement was…

Bénin’s asset-light governance: refusing to lock capital in luxury liabilities

In stark contrast to prevailing continental political traditions, where a presidential fleet is often regarded as a symbol of sovereignty and prestige, Bénin has maintained a radically different course. By…

Psg and Paris fc face marseille in opening ligue 1 clashes

Football fans across France are already marking their calendars for the highly anticipated opening weekend of the 2026-2027 Ligue 1 season. The Ligue de Football Professionnel has released the initial…

Ligue 1 : découvrez le calendrier du PSG pour la saison 2026

Ligue 1 : découvrez le calendrier du PSG pour la saison 2026-2027 Paris ICI Paris Île-de-France Publié le mercredi 10 juin 2026 à 8:54 Mis à jour le mercredi 10 juin…