Niger Moves Uranium Stock Amid Rising Tensions with France
A military-escorted convoy transported uranium from the Somaïr site in Arlit on Thursday, 27 November 2025, covering roughly 250 kilometres toward Agadez. The site, which […]
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Benin, Togo and Niger Owe Nigeria $20 Million for Electricity Supply
Nigeria remains a critical power supplier in West Africa despite its ongoing domestic electricity shortages. In the first half of 2025, Benin, Togo, and Niger […]
Five Candidate Pairs Submit Applications for Benin’s 2026 Presidential Election
Five candidate duos have officially submitted their applications for Benin’s 2026 presidential election before the deadline on Tuesday, 14 October, according to the country’s National […]
South Africa Secures 2026 World Cup Spot After 3-0 Win Over Rwanda
South Africa booked its place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Tuesday, October 14, after defeating Rwanda 3-0 to top its qualifying group, becoming […]
Benin’s Finance Minister Romuald Wadagni Named Ruling Coalition Candidate for 2026 Presidential Election
In Benin, the ruling coalition has officially chosen on August 31, Romuald Wadagni, the Minister of Finance and Cooperation, as its candidate for the 2026 […]
WHO Declares Kenya Free of Sleeping Sickness in Landmark Public Health Victory
The World Health Organization (WHO) has officially declared Kenya free of sleeping sickness, a fatal parasitic disease transmitted by the tsetse fly. This milestone makes […]
One Dead, Dozens Missing as Bus Plunges into River in Benin
A tragic accident in central Benin on Sunday, August 17, has left one person dead and 44 missing after a passenger bus (STM Company) carrying […]
France Approves Return of Ivory Coast’s Sacred “Talking Drum” After Over a Century
France’s National Assembly has formally approved on Monday, July 7, the return of the sacred Djidji Ayôkwé drum to Ivory Coast, marking the final legislative […]
Benin Emerges as Digital Security Leader Through Cyber Africa Forum
Benin has positioned itself as a continental leader in cybersecurity, demonstrating remarkable progress in digital resilience during the fifth Cyber Africa Forum held in Cotonou […]
African currencies under pressure despite reform gains, Afreximbank warns
A new report by the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has revealed widespread foreign exchange (FX) challenges across Africa, with nearly half of the continent’s currencies […]