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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 …
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…