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After about ten days of protests, the Democratic Republic of the Congo has suspended inter-ministerial decree No. 015 setting the rates for fees, taxes, and charges related to the digital sector. The text, issued on July 20, 2026, at the initiative of the Ministry of Digital Economy, is to be clarified. This decision comes as […]
Kenya’s foreign exchange reserves rose by $1.54 billion to reach $15.4 billion as of July 30, 2026, according to data released on Friday by the Central Bank of Kenya. This increase strengthens the country’s capacity to finance its imports and support the stability of its currency. The recorded level now allows for the coverage of […]
Since December 2025, the Chinese company Fuhai Energy has been associated with the Barracuda gas project, located off the coast of Equatorial Guinea. The company aims to participate in the exploitation of promising reserves, but its involvement in the project is still pending approval from the authorities in its province of origin. The agreement was […]
Morocco released its first assessment of the migration crisis that erupted nearly five days earlier at the border with the Spanish enclave of Ceuta on Sunday. The Interior Ministry claims that 40,000 people attempted to cross the border illegally, while 11 migrants died. According to Moroccan authorities, one person succumbed to injuries from a fall […]
The World Bank has announced an initial funding package of $425 million to finance the modernization of the road corridor linking Douala, Cameroon, to Bangui, Central African Republic. Work on the Cameroonian section of this strategic axis, which spans approximately 800 kilometers, is set to begin next year. This corridor is the main supply route […]
After their official installation and the adoption of their internal regulations on July 30, the members of the new high parliamentary chamber are preparing for a key step. Following the study of the compliance of the internal regulations with the constitution, which will take place this Monday, August 3, the senators have scheduled a plenary […]
A few days after the installation of its members, the Senate will soon have its internal regulations. The document will be reviewed this Monday, August 3, 2026, by the Constitutional Court. The seven sages are meeting in session today to carry out the constitutionality check of the internal regulations adopted by the senators, a necessary […]
On the occasion of the second edition of the Diaspora Connect Forum held in Cotonou, the president of the Vodun Rites Committee, Professor Mahougnon Kakpo, announced the extension of the Vodun Days Festival. Previously celebrated over three days, the event dedicated to Vodun arts, culture, and spirituality will now last an entire week, according to […]
After several months of intense activities, the Beninese executive takes a break. The President of the Republic and members of the government have officially been on vacation since August 1, 2026. Established under the presidency of Patrice Talon, this annual leave period is now ingrained in the operational habits of the executive. However, this break […]
In the Democratic Republic of Congo, artisanal mining sustains many people, but remains low in productivity and difficult to regulate. The lack of financial resources particularly hampers its evolution towards a small mechanized mine, which is considered to be more structured and efficient. The General Director of the Service for Assistance and Guidance of Artisanal […]
The International Monetary Fund has announced a new disbursement of about $1.7 billion in favor of Egypt. This brings the total amount allocated to the country under agreements with the institution to $7.3 billion. The payment comes after the completion of the seventh review of the program supported by the extended fund facility. It also […]
In Africa, projects funded by the World Bank regularly face execution delays and are subject to insufficient monitoring of their results. In this context, the mere disbursement rate no longer fully appreciates the impact of interventions on beneficiary populations. The Togolese government wants to strengthen the management of projects supported by the international financial institution. […]
The prolonged absence of Cameroonian President Paul Biya raises new questions as the head of state has been out of the country for nearly two months. The government assured on Sunday that he is alive and that there is no vacancy in power. “The president is alive,” said the Minister of Communication and government spokesperson, […]
The President of the Republic, Romuald Wadagni, has granted a measure of clemency to 369 individuals convicted by Beninese courts. The list of recipients, distributed across several penitentiary establishments in the country, has been made public. In Benin, 369 convicted individuals are on the list of beneficiaries of a presidential pardon granted by the head […]
On the occasion of the celebration of the sixty-sixth anniversary of Benin’s independence, the President of the Republic, Romuald Wadagni, has decided to exercise the right of pardon granted to him by the Constitution by showing clemency to three hundred sixty-nine convicted individuals. This measure, which is the first of its kind since he took […]
Applications for parish council elections are submitted on Monday in Uganda, against a backdrop of violence and irregularities observed during the first stage of the local vote. A new election must be organized in 1,135 villages following disputes related to electoral lists. Local councils play a central role in the daily life of residents. They […]
Financed 90% by China, the railway connecting Mombasa to Nairobi remains at the center of debates in Kenya regarding the sustainability of public debt, several years after its inauguration. The railway line, touted as the most modern in the country, reached a symbolic milestone by transporting 50 million tons of goods since its entry into […]
The Democratic Republic of the Congo has extended the temporary restrictions on the import of grey cement and clinker in the western and south-eastern regions of the country. The measures also concern the import of lime in the south-eastern part. This decision is part of a policy to support the local cement industry, which has […]
A drone struck the port of Damietta on the Mediterranean coast of Egypt on Wednesday, July 29, causing a fire aboard two gas vessels, the Egyptian government announced on Thursday. A preliminary investigation established that the incident was caused by a drone, according to authorities, who did not immediately specify the origin of the device […]
The evolution of the jihadist threat in West Africa raises questions about the financing, equipment, and mobility capacities of armed groups. In Nigeria, the persistence of the insurgency in the Lake Chad basin is now accompanied by increased pressure in the northwest, near the borders with Niger and Benin. While several analyses mention the significance […]
