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The latest reporting from across the African continent
Nigeria
Obasa Calls for Continuity of Tinubu Reforms Ahead of 2027
Lagos Assembly Speaker Mudashiru Obasa says the 2027 general election will provide Nigeria…
Nigeria
Troops Neutralise 16 Terrorists in Adamawa
Nigerian troops have neutralised 16 terrorists in Adamawa State during coordinated operati…
Togo
Measles Outbreak Declared in Blitta and Ogou
Togo has declared measles outbreaks in the Blitta and Ogou health districts after a rise i…
Togo
OIF Invests CFA 300 Million in Digital Skills Training
The International Organisation of La Francophonie has invested nearly CFA 300 million in T…
Togo
Russian Delegation Explores Investment Opportunities at PIA
A Russian delegation has visited Togo’s Adétikopé Industrial Platform to examine investmen…
Togo
Senate Opens Second Ordinary Session of 2026
Togo’s Senate has opened its second ordinary session of 2026 in Lomé, beginning a new peri…
Togo
Six Military Personnel Killed in Road Accident
Six Togolese military personnel have died and several others were injured after a military…
Mauritania
National Week of Culture and Arts Opens in Nouadhibou
Mauritania has launched its National Week of Culture and Arts in Nouadhibou, bringing exhi…
Mauritania
Government Moves Toward Unified Digital Services
Mauritania has launched new training on common digital architecture standards as the gover…
Mauritania
Mauritania Moves to Join TDB and ATIDI
Mauritania has approved draft legislation paving the way for membership in the Trade and D…
Mauritania
Parliament Opens New 2026–2027 Session
Mauritania’s National Assembly is opening its first ordinary parliamentary session of the …
Mauritania
Six Arrested in Alleged Online Extortion Investigation
Mauritanian authorities say six people have been detained as part of an investigation into…
Mali
Dengue Cases Decline as Authorities Maintain Prevention Measures
Mali’s latest health update reports a decline in confirmed dengue cases compared with the …
Mali
Mali and Egypt Explore AI, 5G and Fibre-Optic Cooperation
Mali and Egypt are exploring cooperation in AI, 5G, fibre-optic networks and digital gover…
Mali
Bloomfield Begins New Assessment of Country’s Investment Climate
Mali has begun a new assessment of its business climate with Bloomfield Investment Corpora…
Mali
Government Reorganizes Powers Between State and Local Authorities
Mali’s Council of Ministers has approved new rules reorganizing how agricultural responsib…
Mali
Army Convoy Targeted in Ambush Near Ber
An armed ambush involving gunfire and improvised explosive devices targeted a Malian army …
Cabo Verde
São Nicolau Hosts Grande Feira do Livro 2026
São Nicolau hosts the Grande Feira do Livro de Cabo Verde 2026 under the theme “Herança Li…
Cabo Verde
DE-CIX and Cabo Verde Telecom Plan New South Atlantic Digital Corridor
Cabo Verde Telecom and DE-CIX are exploring a new South Atlantic digital corridor connecti…
Cabo Verde
Cabo Verde Secures €8.84 Million Financing for Agricultural Water Programme
Cabo Verde has secured approval for €8.844 million in IFAD financing for PRO-ÁGUA, a progr…