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African regional infrastructure and development

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Latest: Senegal accelerates Plan Diomaye for Casamance development

African nations continue to pursue diverse infrastructure, connectivity, and diplomatic development initiatives. In Gabon and Nigeria, efforts have focused on physical public works. Gabon is advancing road construction i

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Infrastructure development in Burkina Faso, Niger and Benin

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Latest: Infrastructure projects launch in Ouagadougou and Benin

Infrastructure development is progressing in Burkina Faso, Niger, and Benin through various road and sanitation projects. In Burkina Faso, the Ministry of Construction of the Homeland has initiated paving and rainwater

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African educational administration and scheduling

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Latest: Educational updates reported in Benin and Cameroon

African nations and regional bodies continue to implement administrative and logistical preparations for the 2026-2027 academic year. In Cameroon, the Littoral region has set a start date of September 7, focusing on fun

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Electricity outages in Benin

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Latest: SBEE announces electricity outages in eight Benin cities

The Société béninoise d’énergie électrique (SBEE) has announced scheduled electricity outages across multiple cities in Benin. These interruptions, which may last up to five hours, are planned for September 8, 2026, to f

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African regional border governance and cooperation

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Latest: Burkina Faso and Nigeria seek to reset ties amid regional mobility discussions

The National Boundary Commission (NBC) has advocated for increased regional cooperation to manage security and socio-economic threats across African borders, including terrorism, smuggling, and irregular migration. NBC D

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Côte d’Ivoire economic diversification and energy expansion

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Latest: Côte d'Ivoire fertilizer imports reach record high in 2025

Côte d’Ivoire is pursuing a US$206 billion economic diversification and structural transformation strategy through its National Development Plan (PND), focusing on infrastructure, energy, and agro-industry. In the energy

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Benin presidential activities and 2026 candidacy

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Latest: Romuald Wadagni designated as Benin presidential candidate for 2026

In August 2026, Benin President Romuald Wadagni engaged in several high-profile national activities. During the country’s 66th independence anniversary, Wadagni presided over a civil-military parade in Cotonou that featu

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Cameroon-US economic cooperation and trade dialogue

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Latest: US and Cameroon announce $7 billion investment pipeline

In late July 2026, Cameroon’s Water and Energy Minister met with the U.S. Chargé d’Affaires in Yaoundé to explore American involvement in the country’s water and power sectors. The discussion covered technical cooperatio

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Electricity grid reinforcement in Abidjan

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Latest: Power outages scheduled in Benin and Ivory Coast

The Compagnie Ivoirienne d'Électricité (CIE) initiated a program in August 2026 to reinforce the high-voltage electricity network in southern Abidjan. The project involves upgrading the Bia-Sud substation to 225 kV and r

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Angélique Kidjo receives Hollywood Walk of Fame star

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Latest: Angélique Kidjo receives Hollywood Walk of Fame star

Beninese singer and five-time Grammy Award winner Angélique Kidjo has officially received the 2,854th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in the Recording category. The ceremony, held on August 18, 2026, in Los Angeles, m

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DRC digital public finance and administration overhaul

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Latest: DRC advances digital administration and youth tech initiatives

On 23 July 2026, President Félix Tshisekedi endorsed the Inspectorate General of Finance (IGF) 2026–2028 strategic plan, which aims to replace manual financial controls with a continuous, data-driven monitoring system fo

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