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Guinea-Bissau
Military Authorities Block Former President’s Return
Guinea-Bissau’s military authorities have blocked former President Umaro Sissoco Embaló fr…
Niger
MSF Expands Community Health Outreach in Madarounfa
Health authorities in Niger’s Maradi Region are strengthening community engagement as Méde…
Niger
Niamey Hosts Major African Innovation and Invention Fair
Niamey is hosting the 10th African Exhibition of Invention and Innovative Enterprise, brin…
Niger
New Banking Drive Targets Wider Financial Access
Niger has launched a new phase of its “1 Commune, 1 Commercial Bank” programme, seeking to…
Niger
Tiani Convenes Extraordinary Refoundation Council Session
Nigerian authorities have convened an extraordinary session of the Consultative Council fo…
Niger
Authorities Strengthen Flood Preparedness as Flood Risks Persist
Niger is strengthening its response to flood risks as the COVACC works to improve anticipa…
Ivory Coast
Taste of Unity Brings 20 Nations Together Through Food and Music
Côte d’Ivoire is preparing to strengthen international cultural exchange through Taste of …
Ivory Coast
Chinese Hospital Ship to Provide Free Specialist Care in Abidjan
A Chinese naval hospital ship is scheduled to arrive in Abidjan in October for a week-long…
Ivory Coast
AITEK Summit Pushes AI From Innovation to Real-World Impact
Côte d’Ivoire is placing greater emphasis on practical artificial intelligence as the AITE…
Ivory Coast
BOAD Expands Financing Support for Private Sector
The West African Development Bank is expanding efforts to support Côte d’Ivoire’s private …
Senegal
Opposition Groups Prepare Joint Proposal on New Electoral Body
Political parties in Côte d’Ivoire are continuing consultations over the creation of a new…
Ivory Coast
Côte d’Ivoire Joins Artemis Accords
Côte d’Ivoire has formally joined the Artemis Accords, becoming the 75th country to sign t…
Senegal
Free Breast Cancer Screening Begins Under Octobre Rose
Senegal has begun free breast-cancer screening activities under Octobre Rose 2026, with wo…
Senegal
STELLARIX Expands Data Centre Capacity for AI Growth
STELLARIX Senegal is expanding its data-centre capacity to meet rising demand for cloud se…
Senegal
FONSIS Fund Invests 1 Billion CFA in Two SMEsSenegal’s WE! Fund is investing 1 billion CFA francs in two local SMEs, supporting mineral-water production in Touba and eco-friendly hygiene manufacturing in Sandiara, with nearly 200 direct jobs expected.
Senegal’s WE! Fund is investing 1 billion CFA francs in two local SMEs, supporting mineral…
Senegal
Parliament Rejects Government Amendments on Special Funds
Senegal’s National Assembly has rejected government-proposed amendments to a bill on speci…
Senegal
Government Moves to Address Power Cuts With Gas Strategy
Senegal is accelerating plans to strengthen electricity supply after frequent power cuts i…
Nigeria
Carnival of Stories to Showcase Heritage in Abuja
A new cultural festival, Carnival of Stories, is set to bring Nigeria’s history, architect…
Nigeria
Government Launches Nationwide Digital Postcode System
Nigeria has launched a nationwide digital postcode system giving addressable buildings uni…
Nigeria
Free Zones Attract Over $200 Billion Investment
Nigeria’s free zones have attracted more than $200 billion in foreign investment and over …