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Tchad Chad’s transport revolution: 66 years on, a path to progress Sixty-six years after gaining independence, Chad faces a crucial challenge: establishing a structured intercity transport network to invigorate its economy and ensure secure mobility for its populace. As Chad marks its 66th year of independence, the nation confronts a striking paradox: despite its vast territory and pivotal location in Central Africa, internal mobility remains heavily reliant on roads and an underdeveloped intercity transport network. The government has now elevated transport modernization to a top priority. But what kind of…

In a rare display of discreet yet effective diplomacy, Morocco has once again positioned itself as a key mediator in the Sahel. Through high-level negotiations, Rabat successfully secured the presidential pardon of Yann V., a French intelligence officer sentenced to 20 years in a Malian military court last June. Mali grants pardon amid regional tensions The Malian transitional government, led by General Assimi Goïta, announced the decision in an official statement. The pardon came with the immediate deportation of the French national from Malian territory, underscoring the gravity of the…

The English defender Djed Spence has arrived in Italy to finalize his highly anticipated move to Inter Milan. The Tottenham Hotspur star landed in Milan late Thursday night ahead of his scheduled medical examination on Friday. The agreement between the two clubs includes an initial transfer fee of €31.5 million, with additional performance-based bonuses that could push the total deal value to €35 million. Tottenham has also retained a 10% sell-on clause as part of the agreement. The 26-year-old defender had no issues finalizing his personal terms with the Italian…

In a bold move aligning with the Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) between Cameroon, the European Union (EU), and the United Kingdom, the country’s Ministry of Finance, led by Minister Louis Paul Motazé, has announced a 70% reduction in customs duties on European imports. This adjustment targets the third category of goods, deemed critical for public revenue due to their significant contributions to the national treasury. The phased reduction, set at 10% annually, will culminate in the complete elimination of tariffs by 2030. The new tariff cuts apply to essential imports…

In Mali, rising telecom tariffs are sparking frustration among users and industry observers across West Africa. For the same price, a subscriber in Bamako receives a fraction of the data volume available to a counterpart in Dakar. This stark disparity has intensified debates over regulation, market competition, and digital purchasing power within the West African Economic and Monetary Union (UEMOA). The gap is glaring: at equivalent costs, mobile data plans in Mali offer around 1.5 gigabytes, compared to nearly 25 gigabytes in Senegal. Regulatory scrutiny intensifies over Mali’s telecom market…

Ivorian cashew producers have achieved a significant milestone with the signing of a landmark financing agreement on June 11, 2026, between the National Investment Bank (BNI), the Cotton and Cashew Council (CCA), and local processors. This tripartite convention marks a turning point for the nation’s cashew industry, which has long sought to enhance domestic value addition through local transformation. Local processors lead industrial transformation drive The Groupement des Transformateurs de Cajou Ivoiriens (GTCI), representing operators handling 100,000 tonnes of raw cashew nuts annually, has been at the forefront of this…