Peuls in the Sahel, Joseph Kabila, Patrice Talon, Orano in Niger and Air Côte d'Ivoire: the 5 Infos that Should Not Be Missed

The roots of the ethnic violence against the populace in the Sahel, the lifting of the immunity of former Congolese President Joseph Kabila by senators, how Patrice Talon prepares his succession in Benin, why Orano could definitely leave Niger and the resumption of negotiations between Abidjan and Doha on the future of Air Côte d'Ivoire: here is your Briefing of the week.

Abidjan, 21 May 2025 – The national airline Air Côte d'Ivoire is taking a new step in its development with the acquisition of two Airbus A330-900 Néo aircraft, thanks to a financing agreement of US$76.6 million, or about CFAF 47,913 billion, concluded with the Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa (BADEA). This initiative aims to launch direct and scheduled long-haul flights from Abidjan to major international destinations. Read more»