The cessation of movement at the border crossings connecting Goma in the DRC and Gisenyi in Rwanda is triggering deep concern among the local population. Jacques Safari has spent years selling eggs as a street vendor near the frontier. Since the gates were locked, his earnings have plummeted. “Our profitsContinue Reading
Just days after taking the oath of office on May 24, President Romuald Wadagni of Benin swiftly embarked on his international agenda. On Monday, June 1, the Beninese head of state journeyed to Abuja, the capital of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. This inaugural official trip abroad serves as aContinue Reading
On the evening of Monday, June 1st, the political landscape in Senegal saw a significant development as Premier Minister Ahmadou Al Aminou Mohamed Lô officially unveiled his new cabinet. This announcement revealed a government comprised of 30 ministers, notably excluding the prominent PASTEF party. This exclusion comes despite the factContinue Reading
PolitiqueNiger Bénin-Niger : les impacts de la fermeture de la frontière Despite efforts to reroute trade through Nigeria, merchants and transporters are reporting substantial financial setbacks and a significant slowdown in their operations. The protracted closure of the border between Bénin and Niger, a direct consequence of the military coupContinue Reading
A significant joint military operation involving Nigerian and Béninese forces has successfully neutralized more than 500 terrorists in the Babanna border region, located within Nigeria’s Niger State. This five-day offensive, crucially supported by local vigilance committees, powerfully demonstrates the effectiveness of shared security strategies. While the triumph is shadowed byContinue Reading
An unprecedented breakthrough in Africa’s restitution movement has unfolded in Bordeaux, where city officials have made a strategic legal decision to refuse a 53-piece art collection bequeathed from former colonial holdings. The objects, originating from multiple African nations, had been preserved in the Musée d’Aquitaine’s reserves until June 1, 2026,Continue Reading
Tchad Chad’s security minister addresses senators on ongoing national insecurity Chad’s Minister of Public Security, Ali Ahmat Aghabache, confronted senators’ apprehensions regarding the persistent insecurity and violence, detailing their underlying causes and the measures being implemented. On June 1, 2026, General Ali Ahmat Aghabache, Chad’s Minister of Public Security andContinue Reading
Just days after their intense showdown in the Champions League final, where Paris Saint-Germain emerged victorious over Arsenal in a penalty shootout (following a 1-1 draw, PSG won 4-3 on penalties), the rivalry between the two European giants is set to continue. This time, the battleground shifts from the pitchContinue Reading
Having been sworn into office on May 24, 2026, Bénin’s new President, Romuald Wadagni, is undertaking a significant diplomatic mission this Tuesday, June 2. His itinerary includes visits to Niger and Burkina Faso as part of an extensive West African tour. The primary objective for President Wadagni, succeeding Patrice Talon,Continue Reading
African nations are grappling with an unprecedented debt crisis, where servicing obligations now eclipse spending on critical sectors like education. In 2024, nearly 18% of public revenues in Africa went toward debt repayments—a threefold increase since 2010. No other region faces such a disproportionate burden, forcing finance ministries to rethinkContinue Reading
Freshly sworn in as Benin’s president, Romuald Wadagni kicked off his first diplomatic mission abroad on Tuesday, June 2, with simultaneous visits to Niamey and Ouagadougou. This early outreach marks the beginning of a broader West African tour aimed at reshaping regional alliances and mending strained ties with Sahelian neighbors.Continue Reading
