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Flintlock 2026: A Multinational Exercise to Strengthen Regional Security

The military exercise Flintlock 2026 has officially begun, bringing together partner forces from more than 30 countries around a common goal: strengthening security cooperation and improving the ability to respond to threats affecting several regions of the continent.

Hosted mainly in Côte d’Ivoire, with some activities also...

Published on Apr 15, 2026

Nigeria oil output rises in March but remains below OPEC quota

Nigeria’s crude oil production rose to 1.38 million barrels per day in March, up from 1.31 million barrels per day in February, according to the latest monthly report from OPEC.

Despite the increase, output remained below the country’s official OPEC production quota of 1.5 million barrels per day, leaving Nigeria short of its...

Published on Apr 14, 2026

Nigeria identifies new lithium potential as Australian firm expands exploration

An Australian mining company, Chariot Resources Limited, has announced the discovery of lithium-rich mineral deposits in Nigeria following the approval of six mining licences by the country’s mining regulator, according to industry reports.

The licences, issued by the Nigerian Mining Cadastre Office, cover several exploration and s...

Published on Apr 14, 2026

Africa’s Atlantic gas pipeline project moves toward key agreement stage

The proposed Atlantic gas pipeline linking Nigeria to Morocco is set to enter a decisive phase, with an intergovernmental agreement expected to be signed by 13 participating countries, according to regional economic reports.

Estimated at around $25 billion, the project will stretch approximately 6,900 kilometers along the West African co...

Published on Apr 14, 2026

Ghana scraps fuel allowances for ministers in cost-cutting push

Ghana’s government has abolished fuel allowances for ministers and other senior public officials as part of broader efforts to reduce public spending and tighten fiscal management, officials said.

The decision, announced under President John Dramani Mahama’s administration, removes fuel entitlements that previously covered tr...

Published on Apr 13, 2026

Strengthening Resilience in Northern Côte d’Ivoire: European Union Ambassador Visits Odienné and Boundiali

From April 7 to April 9, 2026, the Ambassador of the European Union, Irchad Ramiandrasoa Razaaly, carried out a working visit to the regions of Kabadougou, Folon, and Bagoué in northern Côte d’Ivoire. The mission is part of the EU&rs...

Published on Apr 12, 2026

In Guiglo, Women’s Leadership at the Heart of Governance and Development

Guiglo, a city in western Côte d’Ivoire located in the Cavally region, about 600 kilometers from Abidjan, hosted the Forum on Women and Governance. The event highlighted a key reality: women’s leadership is a powerful driver of sustai...

Published on Apr 12, 2026

Strengthening resilience in northern Côte d’Ivoire

Ms. Djifa Ahado, Director of Development Programs for Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Benin, and Nigeria at Global Affairs Canada, is conducting a field visit this week in northern Côte d’Ivoire (Ferkessédougou, Kong, and Korhogo),...

Published on Apr 10, 2026

Former trainees discover JICA projects in Côte d’Ivoire

Members of the Association of Ivorian Former Trainees of JICA (ASI-JICA) took part on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, in a meeting dedicated to presenting projects of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). The session provided a valuable platform...

Published on Apr 10, 2026

Africa: Aliko Dangote announces $40 billion investment plan

Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote has unveiled an ambitious $40 billion investment plan approximately 22,500 billion FCFA aimed at expanding his industrial operations across Africa over the next five years.

The initiative is part of a long-term strategy to strengthen the position of the Dangote Group in key sectors, particularly energy...

Published on Apr 10, 2026

South Africa Generates $550 Million from Defense Exports in 2025

South Africa generated an estimated $550 million in revenue from its defense exports in 2025. These exports included weapons, ammunition, and various military equipment supplied to 42 countries worldwide, including France, Turkey, and the United Arab Emirates.

Data indicates that the largest share of these exports was directed toward Eur...

Published on Apr 09, 2026

Ghana–France: Strengthening Cooperation in Lyon

Relations between Ghana and France continue to strengthen across multiple areas of cooperation. This dynamic was highlighted during the One Health Summit held in Lyon.

Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama co-chaired the summit alongside French President Emmanuel Macron. During the event, he presented the objectives of the Accra Reset i...

Published on Apr 09, 2026