President Romuald Wadagni has appointed media personality Claudy Siar as special adviser for culture, media, and the country’s international visibility. The appointment comes weeks after Siar received ...

The International Energy Agency (IEA) says geopolitical crises have intensified efforts to diversify energy sources and reduce dependence on vulnerable external supplies. Global energy investment ...

Benin will exempt all girls in public general secondary schools from tuition fees nationwide starting in the 2026–2027 academic year. The government will fund the measure through its revised 2026–2027 ...

Macron and Kagame inaugurate Paris memorial for Tutsi genocide victims Memorial marks continued reconciliation between France and Rwanda Economic ties deepen despite tensions over eastern Congo ...

Endeavour seeks local partners to develop Mali's Kalana mine Company writes down Kalana, focuses on Côte d’Ivoire project Barrick alliance could expand Endeavour’s presence in Mali Endeavour Mining ...

The financing forms part of a broader UK-Ghana Growth Partnership that includes investments in forestry, artificial intelligence and skills development. Ghana has secured £101 million ($137 million) ...

Libya’s National Oil Corporation generated about $4 billion in revenue in May 2026, its strongest monthly performance in 10 years. Higher oil prices, rising production, and recent sector reforms ...

The African Development Bank has launched a public platform to track progress under Mission 300. The initiative reports that 5.2 million people have already gained access to electricity through ...

The United States plans to reduce the number of African diplomatic missions processing visas from about 50 to 20. The move is part of a broader review of U.S. diplomatic operations and tighter ...

ExxonMobil has appointed Johanna Boothey as its new country manager and president in Mozambique. The leadership change comes as the company prepares a final investment decision on the $30 billion ...

Dangote refinery targets jet fuel exports amid global shortages Refinery operates at full capacity with kerosene surplus Europe and Africa emerge as key export markets Nigeria's Dangote refinery said ...

Côte d’Ivoire plans to invest €175 billion ($203.3 billion) under its 2026-2030 National Development Plan, with transport infrastructure forming a central pillar of the strategy. Authorities plan to ...