Côte d’Ivoire adopts national spatial planning framework for 2045 growth
The Minister of Planning and Development, Dr. Souleymane DIARRASSOUBA, led a landmark national workshop in Abidjan to validate the study for Côte d’Ivoire’s National Spatial Planning Framework (SNAT CI-2045). The…
Benin to lead african union peace and security council in september 2026
The diplomatic trajectory of Bénin is set to reach a pivotal moment on the continental stage. Come September 2026, the country will assume the rotational presidency of the African Union’s…
Côte d’Ivoire pushes blue economy with FAO-backed strategic roadmap
Grand-Bassam, Côte d’Ivoire — An intensive two-day workshop focused on validating thematic reports for the blue economy kicked off today in Grand-Bassam. Organised by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO),…
Côte d’Ivoire unveils landmark national territorial plan for 2045
Under the leadership of Dr. Souleymane DIARRASSOUBA, Minister of Planning and Development, a high-level national workshop convened in Abidjan to validate the study for the Côte d’Ivoire National Territorial Planning…
Sahel alliance struggles as divisive rhetoric overshadows governance challenges
Three years after military takeovers in Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger, the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) finds itself at a crossroads. While its leaders have built their legitimacy on…
Burkina Faso tightens media control with hefty fine on Canal+
In Burkina Faso, the authorities have escalated their grip on public discourse, cloaking their actions under the guise of national sovereignty and consumer rights. The unprecedented 200 million FCFA fine…
BOAD injects 60 billion FCFA into Niger despite governance risks
In a bold financial move, the West African Development Bank (BOAD) has approved two loans totaling 60.6 billion West African CFA francs—roughly $105 million—for Niger. The funds aim to bolster…
Benin customs dismantles major explosive trafficking ring at northern border
In a bold move to secure the nation’s borders, Benin’s customs authorities have intercepted nearly half a ton of explosives smuggled from Togo. This major operation is part of a…
Africa’s economic powerhouses drive 60% of continental gdp
Fresh data from the African Development Bank reveals a striking reality: just five African nations account for nearly 60% of the continent’s total gross domestic product. These economic heavyweights—Egypt, Nigeria,…
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…
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…

















