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Ivory Coast
Côte d’Ivoire Attracts Fresh Investor Interest as Economy Targets Strong 2026 Growth
Côte d’Ivoire is strengthening its position as one of West Africa’s leading investment des…
Ivory Coast
Côte d’Ivoire Opposition Faces Fresh Internal Test as PDCI Leadership Dispute Intensifies
Côte d’Ivoire’s main opposition PDCI-RDA is facing a new internal political dispute over p…
Ivory Coast
Côte d’Ivoire Opens New Push to Strengthen Agricultural Data Across All 31 Regions
Côte d’Ivoire has launched its 2026 national agricultural survey across all 31 regions, a …
Nigeria
Nigeria Moves to Strengthen Health Security in South-East as Government Expands Preparedness Drive
The Federal Government is stepping up efforts to strengthen health security across South-E…
Nigeria
Nigeria Sets Sights on Africa’s $1 Trillion AI Economy Ahead of GITEX 2026
Nigeria is positioning itself to capture a larger share of Africa’s emerging AI economy, w…
Nigeria
Nigeria Targets $50 Billion Offshore Oil Investment as Tinubu Approves New Framework
Nigeria is moving to unlock up to $50 billion in offshore oil and gas investment, with Pre…
Nigeria
Nigeria Opposition Coalition Faces Fresh Test as Atiku, Obi Weigh Single Candidate for 2027
Nigeria’s opposition is intensifying consultations over a possible single presidential can…
Nigeria
Nigeria Security Crisis Deepens After Deadly Kebbi Gun Battle Kills 29
A deadly gun battle in Kebbi State has left 10 police officers, two civilians and 17 suspe…
Niger
Niger Secures $33 Million IMF Funding as Economy Targets 7% Growth in 2026
Niger has secured access to about $33 million in fresh IMF financing after completing a re…
Niger
Niger’s Former President Bazoum Remains at Centre of Political Debate Over Detention
Former Nigerien President Mohamed Bazoum remains at the centre of a political and legal di…
Niger
Niger Receives Four Helicopters From Algeria as Security Cooperation Deepens
Niger has received four helicopters and other equipment from Algeria, marking a fresh deve…
Mali
Mali Prepares for 15th Bamako Encounters as Major Photography Biennale Returns in 2026
Bamako is preparing to host the 15th Bamako Encounters Photography Biennale, bringing Afri…
Mali
Mali Celebrates 600 Years of Timbuktu’s Sankoré Mosque in Major Cultural Heritage Event
Timbuktu has marked the 600th anniversary of the historic Sankoré Mosque, highlighting Mal…
Mali
Mali Reports Early Success in Malaria Vaccine Rollout as Child Protection Efforts Expand
Mali's malaria vaccination program is showing encouraging early results, with health worke…
Mali
Mali Strengthens Digital Sovereignty With New Tier III Data Center in Bamako
Mali is strengthening its digital infrastructure with a new Tier III data center in Bamako…
Mali
Mali Mining Sector Gets Fresh Investment Boost With New Fekola Regional Permit
Mali has granted B2Gold’s Malian subsidiary an exploitation permit for the Menankoto proje…
Mali
Mali Junta Faces Fresh Political Pressure as Civilian Rule Remains Uncertain
Mali’s military-led government is facing renewed political scrutiny as the country remains…
Mali
Mali Faces Renewed Security Pressure as Sahel Militants Expand Their Reach
Mali is facing renewed security pressure as armed groups continue to expand their influenc…
Senegal
Senegal Court Jails Three TikTok Influencers Over Posts Criticising President Faye
Three Senegalese TikTok influencers have been sentenced to prison after being convicted ov…
Togo
Togo’s Evala Festival Revives Kabiyè Tradition and Cultural Heritage
Togo’s Evala traditional wrestling season has once again placed Kabiyè culture in the spot…