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Canada: Cynthia-Maureen Aka-Brou, an Ivorian Reaching the Pinnacle of Medicine

In a context where international academic competition is becoming increasingly demanding, some journeys stand out for their rigor and consistency. That of Cynthia-Maureen Aka-Brou is a compelling example. This young Ivorian woman, now a medical student...

Published on Apr 08, 2026

Côte d’Ivoire: UNICEF and Turkey’s Maarif Foundation Join Forces for Girls’ Education and Digital Innovation

On Tuesday, April 7, 2026, in Abidjan, UNICEF Côte d’Ivoire and the ...

Published on Apr 08, 2026

Inauguration of a New Shooting Range for the Ivorian Special Forces in Jacqueville

Ivorian and U.S. military authorities inaugurated a new shooting range on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at the Ivorian Special Forces base in Jacqueville.

The ceremony took place in the presence of the U.S. Chargé d’Affaires in Côte d’Ivoire, Junaid Munir, along with several military officials from both countries. Th...

Published on Apr 08, 2026

Mozambique and Ghana Boycott Africa Energy Summit in London

Two African countries, Mozambique and Ghana, have announced their withdrawal from the Africa Energies Summit, scheduled to take place in London from May 12 to 14, 2026.

According to official statements, the withdrawals are due to a lack of representation of African stakeholders in the organization and leadership of the event. Both countr...

Published on Apr 07, 2026

Military Cooperation: U.S. War College Delegation Engages in Strategic Exchanges in Côte d’Ivoire

Côte d’Ivoire hosted a delegation from the U.S. Army War College on April 3, 2026, as part of a strategic exchange mission with senior Ivorian military officials.

Published on Apr 06, 2026

Nigeria Raises 2026 Budget to Finance Pending Projects

The Nigerian government has announced an increase in its 2026 budget, originally estimated at around $42 billion, now raised to $49.4 billion, representing an 18% increase, according to official sources and economic media reports.

The revision was approved by the Parliament following a request from President Bola Tinubu, who emphasized t...

Published on Apr 03, 2026

Ghana: Free e-Visa for Africans Starting May 25, 2026

The Ghanaian government has announced the introduction of a free e-visa for all African nationals, effective from May 25, 2026. The initiative aims to facilitate mobility across the continent and strengthen African integration.

According to Ghanaian authorities, the system will allow African citizens to obtain a visa online at no cost be...

Published on Apr 03, 2026

Côte d’Ivoire Strengthens Maritime Security in Partnership with U.S. Coast Guard

In an effort to secure its port operations and ensure reliable trade, Côte d’Ivoire, in collaboration with the U.S. Coast Guard, is enhancing its maritime security capabilities at the Port of Abidjan.

The training program primarily targets maritime officers, who are being trained in access control, cybersecurity, and internat...

Published on Apr 02, 2026

Afreximbank Provides $2.5 Billion for Dangote Refinery Project

On Monday, March 30, 2026, an official signing ceremony was held at the headquarters of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) in Cairo, marking a major milestone in the financing of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE project. The African financial institution confirmed that it would underwrite $2.5 billion as part of a...

Published on Mar 31, 2026

Fuel prices surge in Nigeria: a record increase raising concern

Since the beginning of March 2026, Nigeria has been facing a sharp rise in fuel prices, reaching around 60 percent. This increase, one of the highest among major African economies, is raising serious concerns, particularly in the economic capital, Lagos.

Across several filling stations in the country, petrol prices now range between 1,30...

Published on Mar 31, 2026

President Tinubu Directs All Salaries to New Military Support Fund

Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced the creation of a special welfare fund for members of the nation’s armed forces, pledging to contribute all his presidential salaries earned since assuming office as seed funding for the initiative.

The announcement was made on March 29, 2026, as part of the celebrations marking Ti...

Published on Mar 30, 2026

Judicial Cooperation: Côte d’Ivoire’s Court of Cassation and the UEMOA Court Strengthen Legal Cohesion

The President of Côte d’Ivoire’s Court of Cassation, Joachim Yua Koffi, welcomed on March 25, 2026, at the headquarters of the country’s highest judicial authority, a high-level delegation from the UEMOA Court of Justice, led by...

Published on Mar 27, 2026