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Market momentum at risk: Côte d’Ivoire’s cocoa exports face El Niño uncertainty Côte d’Ivoire’s cocoa export market, which has shown remarkable strength with nearly 1 million tonnes already contracted for the 2026-27 harvest, may face disruptions due to the looming arrival of the El Niño weather phenomenon in July. Industry leaders and agricultural commodity traders are voicing concerns over potential climatic impacts on production and supply chains. The Council of Coffee and Cocoa (CCC), headquartered in Abidjan, has taken proactive steps by increasing the premium on additional sales from zero…

Benin’s President Romuald Wadagni arrives in Lomé for key bilateral talks As part of a wider regional engagement, President Romuald Wadagni of Bénin touched down in Lomé this week for a high-level working visit aimed at deepening the strategic partnership between Bénin and Togo. Upon arrival at the Gnassingbé Eyadéma International Airport, the visiting leader was greeted by Togo’s Prime Minister Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé, marking the start of intensive discussions on shared priorities including regional stability, economic integration and joint development initiatives. This latest meeting follows a broader diplomatic tour…

The newly elected lawmakers of Gabon’s 14th legislature convened for their inaugural plenary session this Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at the Léon Mba Palace, where all eyes turned to a pivotal constitutional milestone: the upcoming Parliamentary Congress scheduled for June 15. The President of the National Assembly, Michel Régis Onanga M. Ndiaye, underscored the urgency of this constitutional deadline by directly addressing the Vice-President of the Government, Hermann Immongault. Far from a ceremonial gathering, this joint assembly of the National Assembly and the Senate will serve as the solemn platform…

The transit fee collected by Cameroon on Chadian crude oil transported via the Chad-Cameroon pipeline reached 12.2 billion Central African CFA francs by the end of April 2026. The figure, released by the Pipeline Steering and Monitoring Committee (CPSP), represents a year-on-year increase of 1.2 billion FCFA—an 11% rise compared to the same period in 2025. This growth stems from a cumulative volume of 16.1 million barrels of Chadian crude transported across Cameroon during the review period. Critical infrastructure for Chad‘s energy isolation Stretching 1,080 kilometers, the pipeline connects Chad‘s…

The appointment of Me Moussa Sarr as Senegal’s Justice minister has already raised eyebrows within the Pastef party. Ousmane Sonko, the party’s leader, has publicly voiced concerns about the choice, suggesting it could fuel ongoing judicial tensions rather than ease them. Critics within Pastef fear the new Garde des Sceaux may bring a history of involvement in controversial legal cases that have strained relations between the party and Senegal’s judiciary. Speaking to supporters, Sonko made it clear that the selection of Me Moussa Sarr for such a sensitive role does…

  Lomé became the focal point for a crucial regional dialogue beginning Tuesday, June 3, 2026, dedicated to fortifying the prevention agenda across the Gulf of Guinea. This significant gathering convened governmental delegates, representatives from regional bodies, United Nations agencies, technical and financial partners, alongside community stakeholders actively involved in peacebuilding and conflict prevention efforts. During the opening remarks, Minister of Security, Calixte Madjoulba, delivered a powerful statement: confronting the escalating threats impacting West Africa, only a unified, enduring, and prevention-centric approach can truly safeguard the sub-region’s stability. The Gulf…

The first-ever ministerial Korea-Africa summit, held in Seoul on June 1 and 2, served as a pivotal platform for strengthening bilateral relations between African nations. Among the key diplomatic encounters, the meeting between Togo’s Foreign Minister Robert Dussey and his Egyptian counterpart Badr Abdelatty stood out as a significant step toward deepening cooperation. During their discussion, both ministers reviewed the current state of Togo-Egypt relations and explored fresh avenues for collaboration. Abdelatty praised the robust and forward-looking nature of the partnership, emphasizing Egypt’s commitment to expanding ties with Lomé across…

Bénin and Niger commit to removing all barriers to bilateral cooperation Cotonou and Niamey demonstrated a shared resolve to strengthen their partnership across multiple sectors during an official state visit to Niger by the Béninois President, Romuald Wadagni. The visit took place following an invitation from his counterpart, Abdourahamane Tiani, marking a significant step in West Africa news and regional diplomacy. In a joint statement released after the high-level meeting, both heads of state emphasized the vital necessity of deepening cooperation in political, economic, scientific, and cultural spheres. To facilitate…

The National Police of Chad has disclosed the arrest of 29 suspected criminals in N’Djamena, following a series of coordinated operations in May and early June. The crackdown targeted individuals involved in a range of serious offenses, including arms trafficking and aggravated robbery. Operation yields arrests across multiple crime categories The sweeping operation, conducted between May 15 and June 1, was spearheaded by a multi-agency task force. According to police sources, the joint efforts of intelligence units, public security commissariats, central intelligence services, and the Ngueli border police station led…

The capital of Niger, Niamey, is witnessing a major leap forward in its urban water supply infrastructure with the ongoing construction of its third water treatment and production plant. A high-level delegation, led by Zibo Zakara, National Coordinator of the Integrated Platform for Water Security in Niger (PISEN), Mohamed Nanzoul, World Bank Project Manager, and representatives from the Niger Water Assets Company (SPEN), toured key construction sites on June 2, 2026. The inspection covered critical locations including the water intake site, the plant itself, and the reservoir installation area. a…

The President of Faso, His Excellency Captain Ibrahim Traoré, and his counterpart, His Excellency Romuald Wadagni of the Republic of Bénin, engaged in a high-level bilateral meeting at the Koulouba Palace in Ouagadougou on Tuesday, June 2, 2026. The visit by the Béninois head of state underscores a pivotal moment in reviving and deepening mutual cooperation between the two nations. Following their tête-à-tête, a joint press statement released by Burkina Faso’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Karamoko Jean Marie Traoré, highlighted the significance of the visit. Both Presidents conducted an in-depth…

Libreville, Wednesday, June 3, 2026 – President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema is actively shaping Gabon’s economic future, focusing on housing, vital infrastructure, African finance, and private sector investments. In Libreville, a robust strategy is emerging, built upon the synergy of African capital and global partnerships to foster lasting economic transformation in the nation. At a time when many African nations are striving to balance economic expansion, social equity, and national sovereignty, Gabon is demonstrating a clear intent to accelerate progress on multiple fronts. Recent high-level meetings held by President Oligui…