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Trump Portrait to Be Added to US Passports in Unprecedented Move

The U.S. State Department is finalizing plans to include President Donald Trump's portrait on new passports, in what would be the first time a sitting president has been featured on official travel documents.

Published on May 01, 2026

Côte d’Ivoire, U.S. deepen security ties on sidelines of Flintlock 2026 military exercise

Côte d’Ivoire and the United States have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening security cooperation during high-level talks held on the sidelines of the 2026 edition of Flintlock, the annual special forces exercise organized by US AFRICOM.

Ivorian Vice President and Minister of Defense Téné Birahima Ouatt...

Published on Apr 30, 2026

United States and Côte d’Ivoire deepen strategic partnership in high-level talks

The United States and Côte d’Ivoire have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations following high-level talks between U.S. Under Secretary Richard Michaels and Ivorian Prime Minister Robert Beugré Mambé.

The meeting focused on consolidating what both sides described as a “strong and...

Published on Apr 30, 2026

Ghana Seeks Majority Private Partner to Relaunch National Airline and Build Accra Hub

The government of Ghana has launched a global search for a strategic investor to establish a new national airline, adopting a private-sector-led model aimed at repositioning the country in African aviation and transforming Accra into a regional hub.

Under the proposed structure, the selected partner will hold a majority stake up to 75% w...

Published on Apr 29, 2026

China hands over $56.5 million ECOWAS headquarters in Abuja

China has officially handed over a new headquarters building to the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), a $56.5 million facility aimed at strengthening regional integration and institutional capacity across West Africa.

The building, dubbed the “Eye of West Africa,” was delivered during a formal ceremony in Ab...

Published on Apr 29, 2026

Côte d’Ivoire: A Strategic Forum in Paris to Accelerate Investment and Structure Future Growth Sectors

On March 26, 2026, in Paris, Côte d’Ivoire took center stage at a high-level economic forum organized by Business France, bringing together public decision-makers, investors, and companies involved in Franco-Ivorian relations. The business...

Published on Apr 28, 2026

Ghana launches national artificial intelligence strategy to position country as West Africa tech hub

The Ghanaian government has launched a national artificial intelligence (AI) strategy aimed at positioning the country as a leading technology hub in West Africa and across the continent.

The initiative, announced under the leadership of President John Dramani Mahama, is designed to integrate AI into key sectors of national development o...

Published on Apr 27, 2026

Nigeria: Dangote refinery benefits from strong jet fuel margins amid rising pressure on local airlines

The Dangote Refinery in Nigeria is reportedly benefiting from strong profit margins on jet fuel production, while domestic airlines face mounting pressure from sharply rising fuel costs that are threatening their operations.

The refinery, owned by industrialist Aliko Dangote, has become a key player in the country’s refined petrole...

Published on Apr 27, 2026

Ghana suspends electricity exports after Akosombo substation fire causes major power loss

The Ghanaian authorities have suspended electricity exports to neighboring countries after a fire at a substation within the Akosombo hydroelectric complex led to a significant loss of generating capacity.

The incident resulted in a reduction of nearly 1,000 megawatts (MW) from the national power system, prompting urgent measures to stab...

Published on Apr 27, 2026

Nigeria: Dangote plans major refinery expansion to 1.4 million barrels per day, targeting 95,000 jobs

Nigerian industrialist Aliko Dangote is planning a major expansion of his Dangote Refinery in Lagos, aiming to increase its capacity to 1.4 million barrels per day, according to industry sources.

The project, if fully realized, would position the facility among the largest refineries in the world and significantly boost Nigeria’s d...

Published on Apr 27, 2026

Minister of State Nialé KABA carries Côte d’Ivoire’s voice at the 18th World Policy Conference in France

Responding to the invitation of Thierry de Montbrial, Founder and President of the World Policy Conference (WPC), H.E. Mrs. Nialé KABA, Minister of State, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, represented H.E. Alassane Ouatt...

Published on Apr 26, 2026

Ghana orders mining overhaul to boost local control of foreign operations by 2026

Ghana has introduced sweeping reforms to its mining sector requiring major foreign mining companies to transfer a significant portion of their operational activities to local firms by the end of 2026, in a move aimed at strengthening national participation and increasing domestic value retention in the industry.

According to regulatory d...

Published on Apr 25, 2026